Real Simple selected PAPERAGE's Lined Journal as its budget pick of The 14 Best Journals of 2024. Their review:

"If you want an affordable journal without compromising quality, we recommend the Paperage Lined Hardcover Journal. This journal has a water-resistant cover, an inner expandable pocket, a ribbon bookmark, an elastic closure band, and a sheet of sticker labels. 

Best of all, you can choose between 160 or 252 ruled pages and 20 solid colors. Keep in mind that this journal doesn’t lay as flat as other journals when you leave it open. However, it stays flat while you write, and all its quality features make it an excellent value."

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