Reading Log Printable
Reading log printable in PDF with columns for date, title, author, pages, and rating. Print on US Letter or A4 and log every book you finish.
A reading log printable is a simple way to make reading visible. The PDF on this page is a 16-row table with columns for date, title, author, pages, and a five-star rating. It works for adults tracking a personal reading year, for parents logging read-alouds, or for students filling out a summer reading requirement.
What is on the page
The header row is set in teal so it stays out of the way of your handwriting. Each row is tall enough for a title and a longer author name without cramping. The rating column has five faint outlined stars already printed, which you fill in as you go so the rating is a quick visual scan instead of a written score.
Ways to use a reading log
For personal use, one sheet is usually enough for a season of adult reading or a month of picture books. For a summer reading log, keep the sheet on the fridge and hand the pen to the child at the end of the day. For a book club, use one sheet per member and compare notes at the meeting.
Related trackers
A reading tracker printable is the same object with a different name. A summer reading log free printable is the same table with a seasonal header, typically used with a target number of books. A bible reading tracker printable narrows the entries to chapters or passages rather than titles.
About reading
Reading is the decoding of written symbols into meaning. There is good evidence that consistent leisure reading is associated with vocabulary growth, sustained attention, and empathy, which is one reason a small habit like keeping a log tends to compound.
Printing tips
Print at 100 percent scale. If you plan to keep multiple sheets, use hole punches at the left margin and store them in a small binder. On A4 the sheet sits with slightly larger margins than on US Letter, which is fine.
Frequently asked questions
How many books does the log hold?
Sixteen entries per sheet. Print another sheet when you fill it up.
Can children use this reading log?
Yes. Younger readers can fill in the title in their own handwriting, or a parent can write the title and the child can fill in the star rating.
Is there a summer reading version?
Not yet. The plain reading log works for summer reading and any other seasonal target. A version with a summer header can be requested.