Record Your Reading in Detail
Complete guide to all reading record entry methods. Pages, thoughts, notes, and ratings explained in detail.
What are Reading Records?
In Reading Forest, you can create multiple reading records for each book. You can update and add to them as your progress changes.
Creating multiple records for a single book allows you to track your reading progress in greater detail.
Manage Completion Status
Setting your book's completion status helps you see at a glance which books you're reading.
Types of Completion Status
Want to read
Books you haven't read yet. Can be used as a "Want to Read" list.
Currently reading
Books you're currently reading. Progress can be managed by page count.
Finished
Books you've completed. Good for recording thoughts and ratings.
How to Change Completion Status
- Display the book detail screen
- Click the completion status choice in the reading record area
- Select from "Want to read", "Currently reading", or "Finished"
- It saves automatically
Record Pages Read
Recording pages read allows you to visualize your reading progress with graphs.
Page Number Fields
Reading records include the following page information:
- Start Page - The page number where you started reading this time
- End Page - The page number where you stopped reading this time
- Time Recorded (Optional) - The date and time this record was created
Examples of Recording Pages
Recording across multiple sessions shows detailed progress:
Less Detailed Record
Single Record:
Start: 1
End: 300
(No recording until finished)
Detailed Record
Multiple Records:
Record 1: Pages 1-100
Record 2: Pages 100-200
Record 3: Pages 200-300
(Record each time you read)
Tips for Entering Pages
- Start page of new record = End page of previous record - Prevents page overlap
- Batch recording - If you read all at once today, make one record for the entire range
- Record by section - Recording when each chapter ends makes it easy to see where you are
When you record pages, the "Reading Progress" graph updates automatically,
making it easier to see your reading progress.
Record Thoughts and Notes
Recording your thoughts about books allows you to reflect on your reading later.
Difference Between Thoughts and Notes
Thoughts: Subjective opinions and feelings about the whole book or your current progress
Notes: Things you learned or memorable passages and quotes to remember
Effective Thought Writing
- Write concisely - 1-2 sentences is enough. You can add more later
- Be specific - Instead of "It was interesting", write "I was moved by the main character's decision"
- Record what you learned - Note knowledge and insights gained from the book
- Record suggestions for improvement - Note what you'd like to change for next time you read from this author
Effective Note Writing
- Memorable quotes - Phrases or expressions that stood out to you
- Important information - Facts and statistics you want to remember
- Character names - For complex stories, list main characters
- Action triggers - What you plan to do after reading this book
Useful Note Features
The note field supports various features beyond plain text.
Text Formatting
Select text to show the formatting menu. Apply bold, italic, font color, highlight, and more.
Insert and Rotate Images
Insert images using the 🖼️ button in the formatting menu. You can also rotate inserted images 90° using the ↻ button.
OCR (Text Recognition)
Use the "OCR" button in the formatting menu to extract text from scanned book pages or screenshots.
- Click the note field to enter edit mode
- Click the "OCR" button in the formatting menu
- Drag & drop an image, or click to select
- Click "Extract Text"
- Review and edit the extracted text, then click "Insert Text"
Supports Japanese and English. Clearer images result in better recognition. Handwritten text may not be recognized accurately.
YouTube Links
YouTube URLs in notes are automatically displayed as clickable links with the YouTube logo. Useful for saving links to author interviews or related content.
Rate Your Books
Rating books on a 5-star scale helps you reference the quality of books you've read.
Rating Criteria (Example)
- ⭐ 1 star - Didn't enjoy it. Difficult to finish
- ⭐⭐ 2 stars - Mediocre. Something was lacking
- ⭐⭐⭐ 3 stars - Normal. Enjoyed it
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars - Good. Want to read again, want to recommend
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars - Excellent! Impacted my life
Rating Tips
- Consider genre - Standards may differ between technical books and novels
- Rate after time has passed - You might be excited immediately after reading
- Can change later - Ratings can be changed anytime, so take your time deciding
Summarizing ratings of books you've read reveals patterns in what genres and authors you prefer.
Record in Multiple Sessions
Creating multiple reading records for one book allows tracking progress in greater detail.
Multiple Record Patterns
Pattern 1: Daily Records
Record pages read each day
Pattern 2: By Chapter
Record when each chapter is finished
Pattern 3: By Session
Record by reading session (continuous reading unit)
Benefits of Multiple Records
- Detailed view of reading progress
- Can see which parts took longer
- Helps track reading habits
- Time to complete each book becomes reference
You can also record just once after finishing.
Choose the method that's easiest for you to maintain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I handle books without page numbers (e-books, etc.)?
A: The page field can be left blank.
Alternatively, you can record progress as a percentage (0-100%).
Q: How do I manage rereading the same book?
A: You can create multiple reading records for the same book.
Example: "First read: My thoughts" and "Reread 3 years later" as separate records.
Q: I accidentally wrote in the wrong field
A: You can edit the record and move the text between fields.
You can also delete records from the edit screen.
Q: How many reading records can I create?
A: No limit. Create as many records as you want for each book.
Q: Can I change the rating later?
A: Yes. Ratings can be changed anytime.
Edit the record and update the rating.
Q: Can I add thoughts later to a page-only record?
A: Yes. Edit the record and add your thoughts and notes.
Next Steps
Once you've recorded your reading, use these features to manage and analyze: