How to Design a Digital Book Review Sheet

📖 Because every great read deserves a place to live beyond your memory.

If you’ve ever finished a book and thought, I’ll remember what I loved about it, only to completely blank weeks later… you’re not alone. That’s why a digital book review sheet is a game-changer.

It’s part reading journal, part memory keeper, and part creative outlet — all in one beautiful, reusable design. And the best part? Once you make it in Canva, you can use it again and again for every book you read.

Let’s break down how to design one that’s as gorgeous as it is functional.

✏️ Step 1: Choose Your Format

Decide whether you want your review sheet to be:

• Printable → Perfect for a physical reading journal or binder

• Fillable PDF → Great for typing directly into the sheet

• Digital Journal Page → Works perfectly on a tablet with a stylus

Knowing this will help you choose the right page size and layout in Canva.

📚 Step 2: Decide What to Include

Think about what you want to remember about your books. Here are some popular sections:

• Book Title & Author

• Genre & Date Finished

• Star Rating

• Favorite Quotes

• Brief Summary

• Thoughts & Impressions

• Would You Recommend? (Yes/No)

Tip: Keep it short — the goal is to encourage you to actually fill it out after each book.

🎨 Step 3: Make It Pretty (and On-Brand)

Here’s where Canva shines. Choose colors, fonts, and decorative elements that match your reading vibe.

• Minimalist → Clean lines, muted colors, simple fonts

• Cozy Bookish → Warm tones, illustrations of books, tea cups, and plants

• Fantasy Lover → Jewel tones, ornate frames, magical symbols

Make sure it’s visually inviting so you’ll want to use it.

📎 Step 4: Add Usability Features

If you want to make your review sheet super functional:

• Leave enough white space for writing (or typing, if it’s digital)

• Use shapes and lines to keep sections neat

• Add icons for quick visual reference (like a heart for “favorite quote”)

🔄 Step 5: Save & Reuse

Once your sheet is designed, save it as a PDF or PNG. Keep a master copy in Canva so you can update the style anytime you want a refresh.

🛍 Ready-to-Use Book Review Templates

If you’d like to skip the design work, I’ve created editable Canva book review sheet templates — all you have to do is add your book details.

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💛 Final Thoughts

A digital book review sheet turns your reading life into a collection of memories you can revisit anytime. It’s not just about tracking what you’ve read — it’s about capturing how each book made you feel.

So open Canva, set up your layout, and start designing a review sheet that makes you excited to finish your next book… just so you can fill it in.

You’ve got this,

💛 Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures