11 Best Bullet Journals for a More Organized 2024

When you’re spending so much time making the inside look all fancy, why not pluck a notebook with a cover to match all of that inner beauty? Papier makes all kinds of eye candy, but this foil monogram option is one of our favorites for something as personal as a bullet journal. It’s not just a looker, either. The dotted journal (you can choose between plain or lined) is a manageable half-letter size and houses 96 pages of thick paper that can stand up to brush pens and other creative mediums without bleeding.

• Pages: 96
• Paper weight: 120 GSM

For those who want something a little more fun, check out this notebook, which features a watercolor cover complete with an inspiring message: “Do more of what you love.” Of course, you can’t judge a book by its cover, but the insides of this one matches the exterior. The notebook houses 144 pages, each with a weight of 120 GSM—meaning it’s thick enough to prevent bleeding and ghosting. Each page has dotted grids that make it easier to create whatever templates your heart desires. Importantly, the book also opens to a full 180 degrees, so it lies flat as you design. Also nice: It comes with bonus sticks for flair, a ribbon bookmark, and an elastic closure. The cover is water-resistant—a worthy add for those who tend to bring their bullet journal on the go.

• Pages: 144
• Paper weight: 120 GSM

If you really want to lean into the creative freedom of a bullet journal, this beautiful notebook is a worthy option. Not only does it feature a truly stunning linen and gold-foil-embossed cover, but it also boasts extra-thick, quality paper that won’t bleed, even when using watercolor dual-tip pens, watercolor paints, pencils, pastels, or highlighters. The book has plenty of other features you’ll love, too, primarily an unnumbered (start at any time of the year!) lie-flat design that makes it easier to create each page. It comes with two matching page markers, a back pocket for any stray papers, a pen holder, and a wide elastic closure band.

• Pages: 160
• Paper weight: 160 GSM

Although the paper may not be as thick, this dotted journal comes at a very manageable 5.7 by 8 inches—ideal for anyone who commutes with their trusty BuJo. The faux leather notebook comes in a whopping 22 color options for personalization. We love that the pages are acid-free for posterity—you won’t experience yellowing or fading through the years. It’s a lay-flat design comes and with an expandable inner pocket for loose documents, sticker labels for organization, a ribbon bookmark to hold your place, and an elastic closure to keep everything secure.

• Pages: 160
• Paper weight: 100 GSM

When it comes to journaling, Moleskine is always a classic, and the brand makes a dotted version that’s just right for a BuJo. The leather notebook is affordable and manageable 3.5-by-5.5-inch pocket size (there are two larger sizes available, if you prefer). Plus, it comes in 15 colors to suit your style. At 100 GSM, these aren’t the thickest pages, but they’re perfectly suitable for your average fountain pen. They’re a beautiful shade of ivory white and are unnumbered and undated for flexibility. The journal also comes with an elastic closure band and inner storage folders to corral any loose documents or souvenirs throughout the year.

• Pages: 192
• Paper weight: 100 GSM

Scribbles That Matter is another popular pick, largely because of its heavy-weight paper. At 160 GSM, the 150 bright weight acid-free paper won’t bleed through or ghost, no matter the medium you’re working with. If you’re at all concerned, the book does come with dedicated pen test pages, so you can test out new pens and markers before you get started on the real thing. Choose from 16 vegan leather cover colors to suit your personal preferences. Each one includes features like an expandable back pocket, two colored bookmarks, an elastic closure, and a pen loop.

• Pages: 150
• Paper weight: 160 GSM

Just because you’re working with an old-school notebook doesn’t mean you can’t have all of your most important notes digitized too. This reusable dotted notebook uses the Rocketbook app to scan your page designs. Let the ink dry for 15 seconds, then upload it to any number of popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, Slack, and iCloud, as well as email hosts. Once downloaded, you can use smart search to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for in a flash. When you’re ready to start all over again, use the included microfiber cloth to wipe the notebook to a clean slate.

• Pages: 42
• Paper weight: N/A

The Dingbats A5 Wildlife Notebook boasts more than 13,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, and it’s easy to see why. Sure, the book is relatively simple, but that’s part of its beauty. It comes in a range of colors, plus a handful of layouts beyond dotted, if you prefer: lined, blank, and squared. The hardcover is a soft vegan leather that opens flat but stays securely shut, thanks to an elastic closure. The 100-GSM cream-colored pages are acid-free to ensure your bullet journal stands the test of time. Bonus: It includes a fountain pen holder and a back inner pocket for any loose documents.

• Pages: 192
• Paper weight: 100 GSM

Designing a bullet journal isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a time-consuming process that takes a certain level of artistic skill. If you’re missing one (or both!) of those components, this premade bullet journal is a fantastic option. The dot-grid journal is designed like a coloring book—all of the hand-drawn templates are there, but in black-and-white to give you some creative freedom in the design of your BuJo. Each section comes with a handful of blank pages, should you want to experiment with creating your own designs. Similar to other quality bullet journals, this one has a lie-flat design that makes it easier to work with, plus a beautiful vinyl cover with soft round corners. The pages inside are all an impressive 170 GSM—you won’t experience any ghosting or ink bleeding, and you can even use watercolors.

• Pages: 224
• Paper weight: 170 GSM