Celestial Journal (Diary, Notebook)

I'm not kidding, I have bought about ~13 of Peter Pauper Press's journals since 2021. I love them so much and will continue buying them. My only problem I'm running into now is not having enough new covers to chose from lol! I like the large size but I've happily gone down in size (like with this one)to continue having new covers without repeating ones I've purchased before. But - I know this is a me issue lol. Pros: - Smooth paper (doesn't feel catchy / scratchy when writing fast & smooth feel when writing) - Embossed covers (nice to stim with when thinking) - Ink doesn't bleed through - Stays open / flat - Ribbon to hold place - Edges are pretty gold - Spine even decorated and embossed so they all look awesome together on my shelf. - Gorgeous - Superb quality - Affordable (especially for the quality - thank you so much Peter Pauper Press!) - Good amount of pages (doesn't fill up as fast) Cons: - Addictive (lol) - NEED MORE (lol) - Need more covers to choose from but I will happily decrease the size to have more / even rebuy covers eventually. - Hard to search for the right size I need via amazon (lots of clicking and looking at descriptions since I can't select a size on their company page but that's okay! And yes, I'm going out of my way to copy paste this on the ones I've bought! I'm not sponsored or paid, but anything to support Peter Pauper Press!! Thank you!

This notebook is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The deep blue cover with gold detailing feels elegant and high-quality, and the craftsmanship is excellent—from the binding to the pages. It feels sturdy and thoughtfully made. I bought it as a gift for a friend, and she absolutely loved it.

Solid purchase, great quality for the amount you spend. Beautiful design on the front, back, and spine. The pages are nice and smooth and i love the spacing of the lines. Love the gold trim on the pages. The ribbon book mark is a huge plus for me in keeping my spot for my daily entries. Beautiful dark blue color on the outside, and feels smooth with lifted texture on the gold designs. I've gone through plenty of journals, definitely one of my favorites.

This is a really gorgeous journal. It’s a reproduction of a 1933 design by Henry T. Wood bindery of London. The celestial design is very pleasing and unusual. The journal is a very pretty cerulean blue with gold accents. The book doesn’t have a flat one-dimensional design; it’s embossed with a beautiful design of the sun surrounded by the planets, stars with borders and scroll work. The page edges are gilded and the spine is embossed in a gold look also with a design of Saturn and stars. The journal measures 6.25 x 8.25 inches. The inside cover and back cover are gold which is an extra added touch and makes it look more expensive. There are 160 ruled pages and a built in blue ribbon marker. I love these reproduction designs of books that were designed years ago. The detail and thoughtfulness back then is a joy to see and it’s a shame books don’t have the same thought put into the covers anymore. What I love about this book is the possibilities. Not only can it be used as a journal but if you are a sky watcher it could be used as a book to write down your observations of planets, stars, eclipses or any other astrologic thing you like. There are how to videos on line that show you how to make your own Harry Potter school books and this one would be perfect for an Astronomy book and maybe even a Divination book. Just do a search for Harry Potter DIY school books and I’m sure you can find it. If not just leave me a note and I will link you. The bindings are tight and the book is well-made. A really lovely journal.

This provides a high quality, visually inspiring writing experience that also satisfies the tactile sense. It is one of several journals I have ordered and it is the home of nature, science, technology and discovery writing for me. I keep what I see as related topics in the same journal in order to keep myself focused This cover tells me, "Think about the discoverers and the changes they helped bring about and how in your lifetime things will change". To me, this cover relates to the image on the Daniel Boorstin book "The Discoverers". I may actually paste that image on the inside front cover. The quality and attractiveness of this book makes writing a more pleasurable and special experience, which is how it should be. There are other ways of writing like using a binder with loose-leaf paper or a computer or a spiral notebook from the grocery store or a legal pad or a dictation machine or even the old Underwood typewriter, but this type of journal is right for me in that it has sufficient permanence and character while not immediately demanding a flawless masterpiece. It's a friendly and recognizable place where your ideas can germinate. This journal has a durable, attractive cover, gold edged heavy weight paper that stands up to fountain pens and dries quickly, It is just the right size for my purposes.

I love this celestial journal. It's pretty and sturdy. Once I'm done with my current journal, I'll happily begin writing in this one. I've had multiple journals from PETER PAUPER PRESS and they never disappoint. Definitely get yourself one.

First, I have a LOT of journals. I'm a pen and journal hoarder. It's a reality. These hardcover, lay flat, Peter Pauper Press journals are by far my favorite. I've used both the 7.25 x 9 and this smaller size. Whenever I need another new journal (it actually does happen despite my collection), I automatically go to Peter Pauper Press. The only decisions I ever have to make are 1) how many and 2) what design(s). Every design I've ordered from them (I think I'm on my eighth and ninth journals - I just ordered two more after filling up this lovely journal) has been absolutely gorgeous. I make an effort never to order the same design twice, and so far, that's been very simple. There are just so many beautiful designs to choose from and they are all exquisite. And they are always adding new ones! I have so many favorite features, but some of the things I like the best about these are: 1) They lay flat (sometimes they forget to mention that) (the ones that have the elastic closure - i.e. the really small size, however, do not - at least in my experience. This is only in reference to the 6.5 x 8 and the 7.25 x 9 journals). 2) They have a ribbon bookmark. 3) The paper is really, really smooth and easy to write on. My thoughts tend to go faster than my pen, so I don't want to be further bogged down by rough, hard-to-write-on paper. 4) They are acid-free which means they'll last just about forever. If you are considering whether or not to buy a journal from Peter Pauper Press, particularly the hardback version that lays flat (either size), don't hesitate. You WILL NOT be disappointed!

I’ve tried a few different types of notebooks and journals, and this one is the best fit for my needs. The pages lay nearly flat, and the paper is thick, smooth, high quality. The pages are lightly ruled, and far enough apart, making them neater looking , easier to write on, and to read later. The cover is hard. The cover color and design are beautiful. Because the pages lay flat, the book is easy to write in, and I can use both sides of the pages. I like the ribbon page marker. I would love this journal even more if there were an attached elastic band to hold the book closed, or some other way to hold the covers together. I will definitely buy Peter Pauper again, the quality is wonderful, a bargain for the price.