A little about me
Hi, I'm Joy.
Bookworm. Journaler. Creator of Read Around reading journals.
My Story
Hi, I'm Joy — a bookworm, journaling enthusiast, and the creator behind Psychonaut Journaling. I'm on a mission to read one book from every US state and every country in the world, and journal every single step of the way.
The reading challenges started as a personal goal and grew into something I couldn't stop talking about. There's something magical about letting a book transport you somewhere you've never been — and then writing about it until those places feel like yours.
“Join me as I read my way across all 50 states and every country in the world.”
Along the way I've created the Read Around the World Journal and the Read Around the USA Journal — guided reading trackers so you can follow along on your own adventure. You'll find them on the links page.
I share honest book reviews, journaling spreads, and cozy reading content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Come find me — I'd love to read along with you.
The Reading Challenge
I'm working through 50 US states and 195 countries — one book per location. You can follow my progress, see what I've read, and find out what's on my list next.
How I Journal
The supplies I reach for every single day.
The Pens
I write with fountain pens almost exclusively. There's something about the feel of a nib on paper that makes journaling feel like a ritual.
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The Journals
Dotted pages, lay-flat binding, fountain-pen-friendly paper. My current favorites are all on the links page.
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The Trackers
I track every book, every page spread, every country checked off. My reading tracker spreads have become a whole thing.
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