Reading Log Google Sheets Template

Reading Log: Track Your Books with an Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Spreadsheet

Reading Log users can now bring a spirit of exploration to every book. Whether hiking through fantasy lands or navigating nonfiction, this Google Sheets template turns your reading journey into a visual adventure—complete with progress tracking, stats, and a rustic outdoor theme. Designed for book lovers who feel most at home in nature, this reading log supports physical books, eBooks, and audiobooks alike. Fill in your bookshelf, update your trail-style progress, and watch your reading stats unfold—no apps or subscriptions required. With genre breakdowns, format summaries, and goal tracking built in, it’s perfect for readers who want clarity and calm while staying inspired. Looking for your next great read? Check out the Goodreads Choice Awards and start planning your next literary expedition.

Why Readers Love This Reading Log

Forget rigid apps and endless screens. This spreadsheet is simple, visual, and travel-ready. Whether logging books from a cabin, a hammock, or a study desk, it works beautifully on Google Sheets across any device. The adventure theme keeps things grounded and motivating—with visual dashboards and stat-filled pages that feel more like a map than a spreadsheet. Need some goal-setting fuel? Try the Penguin Reading Challenge and let this template keep you on track.

What You Can Track:

• Total books read and in progress
• Reading formats (print, eBook, audiobook)
• Genres, authors, and star ratings
• Yearly reading goals and challenge milestones
• Pages read, start/finish dates, and quotes

Features You’ll Love:

• Adventure-themed visuals with natural colors and icons
• Live dashboards for genre and goal progress
• Optimized for both mobile and desktop use
• No sign-ups or accounts—just Google Sheets
• Customizable sections for goal types, formats, and favorites
• Easy export options for journaling or sharing

Perfect For:

• Readers who love the outdoors or nature-themed layouts
• Adventurers doing reading challenges (Goodreads, StoryGraph)
• Students, book clubs, and reflective journalers
• Audiobook fans tracking on the go
• Minimalists seeking app-free, visual organization

This Reading Log feels less like a tracker and more like a map of your reading life. Designed to motivate, organize, and spark discovery, it helps you make the most of every book—wherever the path leads. Need help getting started? Read our beginner guide: How to Use Spreadsheet Templates. Looking to reflect on your reading year? Check out Elaine Howlin’s Year-End Wrap-Up Cards for journaling prompts.