First Chapters Journal

Welcome to my First Chapters Journal project page. If you’re new, my First Chapters Journal project is where I’m transcribing the first chapters (sometimes two) of my favorite books. I’m using it as a reason to revisit favorite books, as a journaling/mindfulness practice, and as a way to play with all of my stationery (particularly fountain pens and inks).

On this page, you’ll find the list of books I have done along with the supplies used and some possibly helpful links. If you want to see some of these pages, I highly recommend checking out my Instagram or TikTok account.

This page will be periodically updated. If you’re looking for information about a specific book from my journal not listed yet, please let me know! (Note: Any Amazon links on this page are affiliate links. All other links are provided for your convenience.)

First Chapters Journal

Notebook: A5 size Stalogy Editor’s Series 365Days (Notebook Review)

  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Pilot Kakuno <F> with Diamine Aurora Borealis
  2. Keystone by Katie Delahanty
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold <EF> with Lennon Tool Bar Atmospheric Twilight
  3. We Are Not Free by Traci Chee 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Traveler’s Company Brass Rollerball with a Blue-Black cartridge
  4. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Lamy AL-Star Bronze <EF> with a Blue cartridge
  5. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Pilot Kakuno <F> with De Atramentis Jane Austen
  6. The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Lamy AL-Star Bronze <EF> with a Bronze cartridge
  7. Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold <EF> with Diamine Writer’s Blood
  8. I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Siegal 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Pilot Kakuno <F> with Sailor 50 States California
  9. Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold <EF> with Sailor Shikiori Yodaki
  10. The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Blue Pilot G-2 0.38
  11. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Lamy AL-Star Cosmic <EF> with Robert Oster River of Fire
  12. Smoke and Key by Kelsey Sutton 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold <EF> with Sailor Manyo Haha
  13. Flame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh 
    Book Links: Book Review, GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Pilot Kakuno <F> with Colorverse Dark Energy
  14. Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: Lamy AL-Star Cosmic <EF> with Birmingham Pen Co. Fruit Punch
  15. City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
    Book Links: GoodReads, Amazon, B&N
    Pen: TWSBI ECO Smoke Rose Gold <EF> with Colorverse Pillars of Creation