Hi friends—this video is my full 2026 reading journal setup, from a fresh notebook to the cozy little details that make me excited to actually use it all year. I’m setting everything up in my A5 gold vintage dot grid notebook from Tiefossi (it’s green and feels so fitting for the soft, leafy vibe I wanted). This one is definitely a long, slow setup—more of a “put this on in the background and journal with me” kind of video—because I wanted it to feel like a cozy day at home. I walk you through the supplies I’m using and how I keep my pages clean but still pretty: gold accents with the Uniball Signo, crisp lines with my fineliners, and gentle color with Crayola Supertips, Tombows, and Mildliners (olive + lilac is such a comforting combo). I also add butterfly stickers and little touches like washi and tape to make the spreads feel special without being overwhelming. If you’re making a reading journal for the first time (or restarting because you want a fresh year), my biggest takeaway is to keep it simple and build a setup that makes you want to come back. I hope it gives you inspiration—or just a calm, cozy watch while you plan your own bookish year.