Welcome, BookDragons! In this video I’m setting up my 2026 reading journal from scratch and leaning fully into a dreamy dark academia vibe. I walk you through how I choose a journal that feels like a proper little literary haven, then I start building out the structure—dividing it into sections that make it easy (and cozy) to actually use all year. The goal is to create a journal that holds my reading life in one place: the books, the feelings, the quotes, and all the tiny moments that make a story stick with me. As I build the pages, I share ideas for curating layouts that are both practical and visually captivating—think reflections, favorite quotes, and space for bookish “wonders” that pop up as I read. I also talk about personalising the journal so it feels like a true reflection of my reading adventures, not just a checklist. And of course, I’m pulling inspiration from sticker designs I love (and shouting out BujoJej), because the cozy details are what make me want to come back and write in it again and again.