The Story Behind My Book Journal: Cover Reveal, Real Talk, and a TBR Update

I've been working on something quietly since January, and today I'm lifting the curtain on The Book Up Reading Journal . In this special bonus episode, I share more about the journal I've created for fellow book lovers — why I made it, what makes it different from every other book journal on the shelf, and the real story behind picking the cover.

It wasn't all easy, and I get real about that in this one. I also share a TBR update on the books I've been meaning to get to, including a couple I'm still deciding whether to DNF.

Whether you're here for the books, the story behind the story, or just to hang out in the book nook with me — I'm so glad you're here. LINKS The final cover !!

Sign up for The Book Up email list to be the first to know when the journal is available (and grab a free reading bingo card while you're there!) TBR Top Up #2 TBR Top Up #3 More about Carl Wilson , the journal's graphic designer This episode is hosted, produced, and edited by Verdell Walker. Music by Jason Shaw on , licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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