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Reading Journal: Based on a True Story
Series: A Reading Journal
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Reading Journal: Based on a True Story is a reading journal for memoir and biography readers who want a dedicated space to record and reflect on all the nonfic books they love, hate, or love to hate. This journal is for readers who like to keep...
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A reading journal for the memoir and biography readers who want a dedicated space to record and reflect on all the nonfic books they love, hate, or love to hate.
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Reading Journal: Based on a True Story is a reading journal for memoir and biography readers who want a dedicated space to record and reflect on all the nonfic books they love, hate, or love to hate.
This journal is for readers who like to keep it real. Whether it's a memoir, an autobiography, or a biography, you love reading about real lives that are worthy of the words. There's no better place to collect all your wisdom and learnings than this journal.
Whatever your thoughts are, this is the perfect place to organise and collect your thoughts about the nonfic books you read (or DNF โ we wonโt judge).
This journal, Based on a True Story, includes:
- Entries to record each book you read, with ratings, thoughts, favourite quotes, and more
- Space to sketch your favourite covers of the year
- Fun exercises to explore your reading styles
- 50 of the best memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies
- And so much more!
With multiple covers to suit your reading personality, this journal is perfect for the solo reader or for the book club member.
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Reading Journal: Based on a True Story
Reading Journal: Based on a True Story is a reading journal for memoir and biography readers who want a dedicated space to record and reflect on all the nonfic books they love, hate, or love to hate. This journal is for readers who like to keep it real. Whether it's a memoir, an autobiography, or a biography, you love reading...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781922468437
Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Sweet Hearts Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 159g
Pages: 224
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