Journal Topics

Something you found interesting
What you like or dislike about the book and why
An interesting or important character
Parts of the book that are puzzling
Thoughts and feelings about the author's message or theme
Why you think the author chose the title
Predictions and whether they were right
How the book reminds you of yourself, or people you know, or something you've experienced in your life.
Similarities and differences compared to other books or authors
The language the author uses
Why you chose the book
Why you think the author wrote the book
Whether or not you would recommend the book and why
What you would change about the book
The genre and its characteristics (is it typical of other books in the genre?)
How the setting affects the characters
How the author captures your interest
Why you abandoned the book