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Reading Journal: Based on a True Story

By Sweet Hearts Press
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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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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 – we won’t 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
    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...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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Biography & Memoir Journals Non-Fiction Series: A Reading Journal Stationery Sweet Hearts Press

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