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Listography Journal: Your Life in Lists
It's not journaling! It's listing! With over a million copies sold, list makers love the Listography journals! This fun and imaginative guided journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form. Some lists greatest accomplishments, memorable co-workers, places you've lived, guilty pleasures, and greatest acts of kindness. Each list is accompanied by quirky illustrations. Check out the entire Listography Series, Date Night In, The Listography Boardgame, and more below!
Listography is recommended for adults. Recommended Listography book for My Listography.
Listography is recommended for adults. Recommended Listography book for My Listography.
160 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2007
About the author
Lisa Nola
19 books83 followersLisa Nola is the creator of the Listography Journal series (translated into 6 languages), The Listography Game, One List a Day, Date Night In, and the popular list-making website: listography.com. With over a million copies sold, her books inspire creative auto-biography and reinvention through list-making. The Listography Series journals provide people of all ages with a fun way to meditate on life: past, present and future.
From the author:
"A few weeks before I lost my mother to cancer, I came upon her crying in her room. She said to me, “I am really going to miss eating a piece of toast.” This moment has remained with me as a gift from her. I regularly remind myself to appreciate the beauty of little things and to view my time here with greater perspective —which is hard to keep sight of sometimes.
The LISTOGRAPHY SERIES of journals cultivates our sense of gratitude, and asks us to remember, to redefine, and to be creative with our lives. The journals are here to help us reflect, and focus on our spirit and on love. It borrows lessons I’ve learned from friends, family, teachers, and authors. These journals are also a fun way to keep a watchful eye over our souls, which are ultimately our most important works of art.
What a mystery it is to all be here together on this amazing planet. I hope you have a good life collecting the many wonderful elements of human experience --including a nice piece of toast!”
Your life is UNIQUE, make some lists about it!
Lisanola.com
Listography.com
Instagram: @listography
Lisa earned her B.A. at UC Berkeley, and earned postgraduate degrees from both Mills College and CSU East Bay. She served as a teacher for over 8 years and worked with the Children's Aid Society for 4 years in New York City. In her spare time, Lisa expands her lists into other forms of writing or she is out in the world experiencing things on her bucket list.
From the author:
"A few weeks before I lost my mother to cancer, I came upon her crying in her room. She said to me, “I am really going to miss eating a piece of toast.” This moment has remained with me as a gift from her. I regularly remind myself to appreciate the beauty of little things and to view my time here with greater perspective —which is hard to keep sight of sometimes.
The LISTOGRAPHY SERIES of journals cultivates our sense of gratitude, and asks us to remember, to redefine, and to be creative with our lives. The journals are here to help us reflect, and focus on our spirit and on love. It borrows lessons I’ve learned from friends, family, teachers, and authors. These journals are also a fun way to keep a watchful eye over our souls, which are ultimately our most important works of art.
What a mystery it is to all be here together on this amazing planet. I hope you have a good life collecting the many wonderful elements of human experience --including a nice piece of toast!”
Your life is UNIQUE, make some lists about it!
Lisanola.com
Listography.com
Instagram: @listography
Lisa earned her B.A. at UC Berkeley, and earned postgraduate degrees from both Mills College and CSU East Bay. She served as a teacher for over 8 years and worked with the Children's Aid Society for 4 years in New York City. In her spare time, Lisa expands her lists into other forms of writing or she is out in the world experiencing things on her bucket list.
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July 24, 2008
This book is for someone who likes lists. I love lists and so, this book appealed to me. It's essentially a blank book, with list titles for you to fill out your own entries. Unfortunately I have made one of these already for myself, that I add new list topics to all the time. My current favorite is a list of things you don't turn your back on (near the top are roasting pine nuts and the ocean). So this book is more for people who don't already have their list ideas worked out or who need suggestions (but I always like suggestions). When I got it as a present, we were having a party and went around the room using the list titles as prompts for people to discuss things, which was fun--this makes a good party game, and has already given me new ideas for lists..This would make a great present!
November 3, 2008
Paradise for the list enthusiast
Do you have a list for just about everything and anything? Ever had dreams of penning an autobiography? Listography Journal offers a fun alternative to the run-of-the-mill diary. Author Lisa Nola and illustrator Nathaniel Russell have teamed up to create a fun way of recording information about yourself – a veritable life in lists!
The tangible companion to the popular website, Listography.com, the book will get you well on your way to keeping track of life’s big (and little) facts about yourself. It makes a terrific gift, and is also great for time capsules. The journal boasts a sturdy cover and thick pages ready for your exciting facts and details.
If you are a lover of lists, an avid archivist, or chronic chronicler, you’ll love this quirky take on journaling. Not to mention, the original illustrations that accompany each list will have you in stitches!
Do you have a list for just about everything and anything? Ever had dreams of penning an autobiography? Listography Journal offers a fun alternative to the run-of-the-mill diary. Author Lisa Nola and illustrator Nathaniel Russell have teamed up to create a fun way of recording information about yourself – a veritable life in lists!
The tangible companion to the popular website, Listography.com, the book will get you well on your way to keeping track of life’s big (and little) facts about yourself. It makes a terrific gift, and is also great for time capsules. The journal boasts a sturdy cover and thick pages ready for your exciting facts and details.
If you are a lover of lists, an avid archivist, or chronic chronicler, you’ll love this quirky take on journaling. Not to mention, the original illustrations that accompany each list will have you in stitches!
January 4, 2015
I am someone who has lists for absolutely everything. I list the Bands I've seen live, the countries I've visited, everyone I ever kissed, the amount of money I spend everyday, daily To Do lists, lists of all the books I ever read (this is actually the list I held the longest), lists of movies I have seen and still want to see,… So I'd say from myself that I enjoy making lists way too much!
Now when I discovered this book, I was like "I need this book immediately!". Having it standing in my bookshelf next to me now makes me really happy. I really liked how I haven't ever thought of some of the things these lists are about, and it makes me want to keep even more lists. BUT: There is only one page per list. And as I have kept some lists many years now, they were way too long to fit into this one small page. Also, I like to keep my lists in alphabetical order - which is not really possible to do here. Nevertheless, this book deserves its five stars (or at least 4.5).
Now when I discovered this book, I was like "I need this book immediately!". Having it standing in my bookshelf next to me now makes me really happy. I really liked how I haven't ever thought of some of the things these lists are about, and it makes me want to keep even more lists. BUT: There is only one page per list. And as I have kept some lists many years now, they were way too long to fit into this one small page. Also, I like to keep my lists in alphabetical order - which is not really possible to do here. Nevertheless, this book deserves its five stars (or at least 4.5).
June 25, 2018
What a nice surprise!
At first I thought it would be silly. A book with lots of empty lists... But it turns out this book depends on how you consume it. If you just flip the pages and read it, it won't be fun. But if you actually fill out the lists and stop to think about each topic, it is a great journey through your own life and self. Nice experience!
At first I thought it would be silly. A book with lots of empty lists... But it turns out this book depends on how you consume it. If you just flip the pages and read it, it won't be fun. But if you actually fill out the lists and stop to think about each topic, it is a great journey through your own life and self. Nice experience!
September 15, 2013
As a lifelong list maker, I love the concept of this book; a place to put all of my lists into one, organized place, as opposed to scattered all over the house and written on various types and sizes of paper - so why didn't I think of this? The only drawbacks I can see to this book are that some of the lists either do not pertain to me or don't have enough room on them. The good news is that listography has a web site where you can create your own personalized lists.
Want to read
April 14, 2013This book is me. Lists are my life - really need to purchase a copy.
November 25, 2020
I've been wanting to get more into journaling and the high rating of Listography made me think it would provide a nice path. It's fun to make the lists, but without context I'm afraid it isn't really journaling. There is a chance to reflect as one thinks about things you'd like to change about yourself or things people should remember you for, but many of the lists are more mundane--places you've lived, your favorite songs--and some could be downright embarrassing to write--your past lovers, your biggest sins. I keep the book by my desk and randomly open it to add more items to the lists, which is sort of fun in small doses. I'm not sure how long it will hold my interest.
October 31, 2017
If you love lists, then you will LOVE this book. Each page is a blank page that has a heading at the top and it is your job to fill in rest of the page with, well, a list.
As someone who writes a lot of lists, and enjoys writing them, I liked this book a lot and it really appealed to me. I also found it relaxing.
Bottom line: If you don't like lists, don't get this book, but, if you do like lists, you NEED to get this book and you need to get is ASAP!
As someone who writes a lot of lists, and enjoys writing them, I liked this book a lot and it really appealed to me. I also found it relaxing.
Bottom line: If you don't like lists, don't get this book, but, if you do like lists, you NEED to get this book and you need to get is ASAP!
March 31, 2020
This is a great fun little book. There's lists in it to write about almost everything and I've enjoyed listing things such as my favourite movies, bands I've seen live etc. Though some lists may not be useful depending on what your interests are, It's still one of those books that keeps you coming back filling in any new things you've done throughout your life.
July 3, 2020
This book is a lot of fun. I enjoyed the wide range of list topics and how there’s even some blank pages in the back to make your own lists.
The one issue I had was with how ugly the art style is. The illustrations either look flat or they plunge into the depths of the uncanny valley. Special mention goes to the drawing of Kojak; I can feel his stare boring into me.
The one issue I had was with how ugly the art style is. The illustrations either look flat or they plunge into the depths of the uncanny valley. Special mention goes to the drawing of Kojak; I can feel his stare boring into me.
May 24, 2023
A series of list prompts to get to know yourself better or as a springboard for a personal history. Lists such as "list your greatest fears" or "list your favorite books;" there is also a place for "firsts" and "lasts" and blank pages to add your own. Beautifully made and illustrated.
April 28, 2018
An autobiography of your life in list form. Lots of neat list prompts! Some things I’m not sure I’d want my family reading about, but it’d be easy to skip over those.
March 26, 2016
I'm kind of a list maniac, so this book is right in my wheelhouse. It's so much fun, with such a huge variety of topics that it will keep me occupied for a long time, I'm sure. Sometimes I stick with one list, and other times, I skip around from one page to another. The interesting thing is how these lists have stimulated so many forgotten memories and also provided fodder for more detailed projects. In fact, you could do a journal for each list, or write a story for each list! Or they could be art prompts or Pinterest subjects or photo organization ideas or subjects for family discussions. And the really cool thing is that you can skip any lists that you find boring or objectionable and cross out the suggested idea and replaced it with your own! I could go on and on! If you like lists, you can't go wrong with this book! In fact, I've already given them as gifts to family members and friends.
My only criticism, and it's really minor, is that I dislike the cartoonish illustrations that accompany each list. Maybe some day, I'll cover them with personal art, photos, or illustrations of my own. So, another idea!
My only criticism, and it's really minor, is that I dislike the cartoonish illustrations that accompany each list. Maybe some day, I'll cover them with personal art, photos, or illustrations of my own. So, another idea!
October 15, 2017
The idea of this book is actually rather interesting: it works almost like a diary. In each page you'll find a theme like "list your favorite songs" or "list your favorite movies" or "list all the places where you lived" and things like that, and all you have to do is fill the pages with things about your life. However, it didn't really work for me, since I have a relatively stagnant life. But for people who live their lives in its fullest, this book may be an interesting for to take notes on the most remarkable moments of your life.
July 15, 2015
Eso es, tu vida mediante listas: grandes miedos, libros favoritos, cosas malas que hiciste cuando eras pequeño, tus mascotas, hogares, recuerdos de las personas con las que has trabajado, personas que más has querido, tus primeras veces...y lo pones tú, cosas que desearías hacer por segunda vez si tuviese ocasión.
No están todos los que son pero sí todos los que están. CUADERNO BASTANTE COMPLETO CON EL QUE DEJAR UNA IDEA DE TU PERSONA MEDIANTE LISTAS MUY GRÁFICAS A TUS SERES QUERIDOS..O TAMBIÉN POR DIVERSIÓN, CLARO.
No están todos los que son pero sí todos los que están. CUADERNO BASTANTE COMPLETO CON EL QUE DEJAR UNA IDEA DE TU PERSONA MEDIANTE LISTAS MUY GRÁFICAS A TUS SERES QUERIDOS..O TAMBIÉN POR DIVERSIÓN, CLARO.
February 6, 2017
I got my husband to get this book for me after days spent ill in bed and I wanted something to do. I'm obsessed with writing lists so thought this would be heaven. It's kind of ok, it is entertaining but it could be so much better and a lot of the list titles are really similar. I haven't finished all the lists yet, I've just done the ones I was interested in, maybe I'll get more out of it when I go back to it.
April 10, 2008
I saw this at the bookstore this week, and had three observations: 1.) I really liked the weight/material the cover was made with, as well as the cover illustration 2.) I really like the concept of a book where you write your own lists and 3.) I did not particularly like the artwork throughout. Needless to say, I did not buy it : )
September 14, 2011
The idea for this journal is great, especially if you're able to take any topic and run with it. However, some of the brainstorming topic suggestions are so out there, that not all of my gift recipients were able to have as much fun as I thought with this book.
May 25, 2015
This is a great book for personal assessment. It allows you to list your travels and explorations and gives ideas for variety within your explorations. Recommend to everyone. It is a continuing project.
July 2, 2016
First I bought this journal when I thought it would be fun to list my favorite things about past but after a while I got really bored of it and I thought I'm not a person who would like past as much as I like the future.
Want to read
January 8, 2008Just 'cause I love workbooks. And lists.
Want to read
February 19, 2008i want to read this
March 4, 2008
This is a cute book. I am always making lists of all kinds so it was nice to get insight on other's personal lists.
June 3, 2008
This book/journal is great for anyone who loves to make lists. There are all sorts of inspiring list titles that really make you think and reflect. Perfect for an introspective moment.
October 30, 2009
Loved this!
December 5, 2009
I liked this so much I gave several as holiday gifts. I love writing. Listmaking has been a favorite of mine for years. So this book was perfect for me.
December 22, 2010
I love making lists!
September 14, 2013
Not really a book of course.
But a lovely pastime if you like making lists and enjoy thinking about things you like or did or want to do.
But a lovely pastime if you like making lists and enjoy thinking about things you like or did or want to do.
February 3, 2014
Fun too fill out!
December 18, 2015
Love this book. Love writing lists when my brain is fried after a long day and on the weekends when I can't take work anymore. Try it. You'll love it.
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