Where to get good journals?

[Marlet]

I wasn't quite sure where to post this but I figure this is a rather good spot.

I want a journal. No I NEED one as of late. I want it to be large (I've found tons I love but they are too small), lined, and unique. I'm having a hard time! I don't want to pay a million bucks for one either.

I LOVE this shop but they are too small for my preference and seem a bit stiff. I don't want to fight the pages as I write (not that I want limp either ). I'd love to get a laether one but obviously those are going to be more spendy.

So, where do you get your journals/writing books? I know I can go get something plain and add my own touch but I don't want to. I just want to get it and be ready to write.

[NellieKatz]

Since I require spiral journals (being left handed, I find other bindings a real pain), I go to Barnes & Noble's "Bargain" racks. They almost always have journals on sale there. They usually offer several sizes, with the nice O-wire bindings and lined, smooth paper. And the large ones are usually around $6.98 (8.5"x11" size). I get those for when I'm at home and write with the journal in my lap. The more portable size that I take with me in my backpack (5.5"x8.5") is only $4.98. I just love them. Sometimes they are ugly as sin, but other times I've found pretty ones! It's hit-or-miss.

[NellieKatz]

I just Googled them and they are by a company called Piccadilly. Like I said, the sale ones are usually the nice O-wire style, where it folds neatly around, no "fighting" with paper.

:-)

Good luck! I know how important finding the right journal is!

[fullofgrace]

Originally Posted by Marlet

I LOVE this shop but they are too small for my preference and seem a bit stiff.

Ooooh those journals are gorgeous!

[fullofgrace]

This shop has slipcovers for regular composition notebooks. She sells them with the journal included, but then the cover comes off for when you need a new book.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id...ion_id=5960372

I may have to get one of these, especially since they are reusable. I feel like I can justify it to myself. lol

[Pernwebgoddess]

I buy mine at Target, actually... not a HUGE selection, but they're nice and sturdy, and that's what I'm writing my current WIP in!