Track Your Book Series Progress with a Custom Canva Checklist
- Rea Weeks
- Jul 27, 2025
- 3 min read
You know that thrilling feeling when you finish a book and immediately need the next one in the series? And then the slight panic when you can't remember which ones you’ve read, which you still need, or whether book 3.5 is a bonus novella or absolutely essential to the plot? 😅
Yep. Been there. Bookworms, unite. 📚✨
Whether you’re binge-reading your favorite fantasy saga, collecting cozy mysteries, or making your way through a 20-book historical fiction series, having a visual tracker is a game-changer. And with Canva, you can make a beautiful, totally customized checklist that keeps your reading life organized, satisfying, and—dare I say it?—a little magical.
Ready to design a book series tracker that looks as good as your bookshelves? Let’s dive in.
📖 Why You Need a Book Series Checklist
If you’ve ever:
Forgotten where you left off in a long series
Accidentally bought the same book twice (oops)
Waited months for the next release and then lost track of the date
Wanted to visually track your TBR with joy and color...
...then this checklist is for you!
It’s a simple but powerful tool to:
Stay organized
Get excited about your reading goals
Track progress visually
And celebrate every bookish win!
🛠 How to Create a Book Series Checklist in Canva (Step-by-Step)
You don’t need fancy skills or a graphic design degree—just a free Canva account and a little creativity. Let’s build your tracker!
Step 1: Start with the Right Size
Open Canva and choose 8.5x11 inches (perfect for printing) or 1080x1920px if you want a digital version for your phone or tablet.
You can search “Checklist” or “Reading Tracker” in the template section—or start from scratch for a fully custom vibe!
Step 2: Add Your Book Titles
Make a list of all the books in the series you want to track. Include:
Main series titles
Prequels or novellas
Companion books (if you're a completist 💁♀️)
💡 Optional: Add columns for “Owned,” “Read,” and “Wishlist” if you’re tracking your collection too!
Step 3: Make It Cute (But Functional!)
Here’s where the Canva magic happens. Use:
Checkboxes or icons to mark each book
Frames for cover art or custom drawings
Shapes & lines to group trilogies or arcs
Fun fonts and color themes that match the book’s aesthetic (dark academia, cozy fantasy, pastel romance—you do you)
🎨 Pro Tip: Use Canva’s “Elements” tab to search for stickers like books, stars, bookmarks, or hearts!
Step 4: Add Personal Touches
Make it yours:
A favorite quote from the series
Star ratings or mini reviews
Notes on release dates for upcoming books
A “Bookshelf Progress Bar” or reward for finishing the series!
Step 5: Save, Print, and Start Tracking!
Once you’re done designing:
Download as PDF Print for your planner or reading journal
Or save as PNG for a digital version you can update in apps like GoodNotes or just keep in your phone gallery
Then grab your favorite pens or stylus and check those boxes one by one. SO satisfying. ✅
🧡 Want Done-for-You Trackers?
If you're short on time (or just want something adorable and ready-to-use), I’ve created printable and digital book trackers in Canva that are perfect for series lovers, reading goals, and bookworms of all kinds.
You’ll find:
Book series trackers
TBR lists
Reading challenge pages
Printable journals for readers...and more, all fully editable in Canva!
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Bookish freebies
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Let’s make reading feel joyful, intentional, and beautifully organized.
📚 One Page, One Chapter, One Series at a Time
💛 Final Thoughts
Reading isn’t just a hobby—it’s a journey.It’s getting lost in new worlds, falling in love with fictional best friends, and growing with every page.
Your stories matter. So go ahead—track them in style.
Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures
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