Create Your Reading Notes

Record your thoughts and notes on books you've read in Reading Forest

Choose a Template

Choose a template that suits your needs to quickly create documents.

Start from Blank

Create freely from a blank document

Reading Notes

Format for recording book title, author, and thoughts

Reading Diary

Record what you read by date

Study Notes

With key points summary, questions, and memo sections

How to Create

Create from Menu

File → Create New

Keyboard Shortcut

Ctrl + N

Creation Steps

Screenshot showing the 'File → Create New' menu selection
  1. Select "File → Create New" from the menu (or press Ctrl + N)
  2. The Create New dialog appears
  3. Select the template you want to use
  4. Enter the file name (can be changed later)
  5. Select the save location (Local/Cloud)
  6. Click the "Create" button

Create New Dialog Example

Create New

Blank
Reading Notes
Reading Diary
Study Notes
Local
Google Drive

Use Cases

Book Reviews

Record your thoughts on finished books and memorable passages. The Reading Notes template is recommended.

Quote Collection

Collect your favorite phrases and quotes to create your own personal collection.

Reading List

Manage your to-read and already-read book lists. You can also track your progress.

Study Summary

Summarize key points from technical books and textbooks to create review materials.

Tips and Notes

Cloud Save
If you save to Google Drive, you can access your files from multiple devices. It's also great for backup.
File Naming Tips
Give your files easy-to-understand names like "Book Title_Reading Notes" or "January 2026_Reading Diary" so you can easily identify the content.
About File Format
Newly created files are saved in HTML format. If you need other formats, you can convert them from "Save to Local".
About Files Being Edited
If you have a file currently being edited, creating a new file will open it in a separate tab. If there are unsaved changes, a dialog prompting you to save will appear.