Omg I think I am officially in a reading slump 😢😢 Everything I have tried to read today I have hated. I am sad because today is the only day this week I have actually had time to read. What do you do when you fall in a reading slump/rut?
Tamra Right now I‘m not in a slump per se, but I have too many good TBR so having difficulty picking & sticking. I keep changing my mind, which is the same result like you. I recommend picking something short and different than your last good read. Maybe a comfort read like a series you love or even a reread. 6y
Dolly I check my attitude & state of mind. It's not always the case but sometimes it's me not the books. 🤔 6y
KVanRead I agree with @Tamra A reread could do the trick. Or sometimes I have better luck with audio. 6y
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ghosthost I‘m sorry you are in a slump. When I get stuck in a slump, I usually do something else for awhile or try a different format. If print books aren‘t cooperating, I try graphic novels or take a walk with an audiobook. 6y
brennahawleycraig I‘m in the same boat!!! 6y
Moray_Reads I'm a re-reader too. Pick something you love and it should help get you back on track 6y
silentrequiem Oh no! I do audiobooks when I can't do print books. It helps that I can do other things while listening. 6y
Nebklvr Do you have any Graphic novels or off the wall quirky books? 6y
mgallo1968 I do audio too and if you like short stories those are good for a jumpstart or a change of pace. There is something satisfying about being able to read a complete story in a short period of time. A sense of accomplishment or something. 6y
Dogearedcopy Sounds counterintuitive, but I actually walk away from reading. I‘ll binge watch movies, go hiking, whatever... Sometimes I need my reading breakers to reset. (edited) 6y
Bookcation74 We are in the same boat today! I will say I but aside all my half started books and started this one new and it may be my slump breaker (🤞🏻)![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Wilde in Love: The Wildes of Lindow Castle 6y
Wilde in Love: The Wildes of Lindow CastleTricksyTails I've been in a reading slump for a while. The only way I've been able to get in any stories is through audio, either podcasts or audiobooks. When you find the cure, please let me know! 🤗 6y
Christine11 I sometimes reread an old favourite! Hope you get out of your slump soon 😊 6y
Kaye I really despise Reading Slumps, because that is just about the only hobby or entertainment I choose to have ( unless you count going to the gym, but that‘s more of a Torture Chamber than Fun. ) I usually try to find a True Crime I haven‘t yet read that starts off with a really great beginning, or a humorous book of some sort. If those don‘t help, I just bumble along til I‘m in the mood to read again. 6y
Captivatedbybooks Usually what i do is avoid books (or anything to do with books) for about a week. Than i grab a book totally different to what i have been reading (usually a memoir) and this usually works 6y
Book_in_hands I'm in a reading slump also, it's weird but all I want to do is clean. My boys are in Florida and so I have lots of time to clean. I have lots that I want to read and books that I want to buy just no feeling to read 😢 6y
Teafiend I feel like this often in winter. I tend to reread my favorite romance series. Don‘t have to think too much, quick reads and very entertaining. Good luck! (edited) 6y
Brenda I've had success with audiobooks when I haven't been able to read. Occasionally I will even listen to the book and read along at the same time. 6y
Nafiza Try graphic novels or manga. Those work for me. 6y
ReadingSusan @Tamra oh that‘s a great idea! 6y
ReadingSusan @Dolly yeah I haven‘t really enjoyed reading since my cat died on Friday 😢 6y
ReadingSusan @KVanRead that is also a great idea. I am listening to podcasts right now hoping when I turn back to books I won‘t be frustrated. 6y
ReadingSusan @ghosthost great ideas 6y
GlassAsDiamonds Umm... did your kitty usually read with or near you? Maybe go for a massage or a walk instead, plant a memorial tree for her or do something completely mindless like staring at the sky or flowers & take it easy? Your favourite foods, a nice cup of tea & brainless TV after a bracing walk then ... ease into reading light stuff (I lean towards novellas, Sherlock Holmes or highly trashy romance myself). Take care though. ❤️ 6y
ReadingSusan @brennahawleycraig it stinks 😭😭 6y
ReadingSusan @Moray_Reads I have been rereading the Betsy Tacy books but I never read the last one so maybe I will do that! 6y
Tamra @ReadingSusan well, no wonder! It‘s hard to concentrate.😑 6y
ReadingSusan @Nebklvr I haveBitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine 6y
Bitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary MachineReadingSusan @mgallo1968 that‘s a great idea!! 6y
ReadingSusan @Dogearedcopy that sounds good. I am listening to podcasts now. I may go watch tv for a little bit too. 6y
brennahawleycraig @ReadingSusan I‘ve started like 5 different books and none have stuck. It‘s the worst! 6y
ReadingSusan @Bookcation74 yeah that‘s probably what I need to do! Just pick a completely different book. 6y
ReadingSusan @TricksyTails sorry 😭😭 it‘s such a frustrating feeling for someone who normally loves to read everything. 6y
ReadingSusan @Christine11 thank you!! 6y
Dolly So sorry to hear about Dizzy 🌈😟💖 6y
ReadingSusan @GlassAsDiamonds no she lived with my sister so I only saw her when I was over there. But my other kitty who died last year did read with me and I think Dizzy‘s death has brought back a lot of feelings from that time. 6y
ReadingSusan @Tamra 😢😢 6y
ReadingSusan @Dolly thank you 😢😢 6y
ReadingSusan @Kaye yeah I am just so frustrated because I usually use Reading as my therapy and comfort! I don‘t have any other hobbies either. 6y
ReadingSusan @Book_in_hands I never want to clean 🤣🤣 6y
ReadingSusan I also have Bout of Books this week and I don‘t want my slump to carry over! 6y
ReadingSusan @brennahawleycraig yeah it is the absolute worst! 6y
Tamra @ReadingSusan might try bookish podcasts. Their enthusiasm is contagious - you might find a book you really want to read and order it with anticipation. 6y
GlassAsDiamonds @ReadingSusan 😭😭 maybe just a few hours taking care of yourself then? They leave such a huge hole in our hearts, you might just need a break? Many many hugs. (Or... trashy romance novellas ... I read a bunch at the end of last year when things got really difficult... a little like fairy floss for the brain..). 6y
Jenshootsweddings Audiobook + bath 6y
readordierachel I usually reread something quick and easy that I loved. 6y
bio_chem06 I do graphic novels when I get in a slump. It really helps. 6y
TricksyTails It started after losing my #souldog and then lost a few loved ones soon after. My brain just refuses to cooperate now. Thinking of you and sending hugs. ♥️ 6y
Reviewsbylola I usually just try not to force it, which is so hard. 😩 I would take a few hours to do something else, even if it‘s just cleaning or laundry, and then try again later. 6y
ReadingSusan @Tamra can you recommend any good ones? I have been having the hardest time finding one I like. 6y
ReadingSusan @Jenshootsweddings ohhh that‘s a good idea! 🛀 6y
ReadingSusan @TricksyTails you too my dear ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Tamra @ReadingSusan right now there are lot of best of ‘17 lists out there so my TBR has exploded - again. Those episodes are great for ideas. Fellow Litten @ReadingEnvy has the Reading Envy podcast that is excellent, Book Cougars, What Should I Read Next, All the Books, Adventures with Words, The Readers, Get Booked.....etc. 6y
Tamra @ReadingSusan also try booktube channels on YouTube. Lots of yearly wrap up lists. Start with Simon Savidge (Savidge Reads) and his channel will also send you down a rabbit hole to lots of other booktuber channels. 6y
ReadingEnvy I read something that I can finish fast like a thriller or a graphic novel. 6y
ReadingSusan @Tamra awesome thanks! I forgot about the Readers! I used to listen to that all the time. 6y
LiteraryinLawrence I‘m so sorry for your loss. 💗💗 There‘s no question it would be really hard to focus after that. 6y
Reggie I read something easy breezy like a romance or horror. Easy to judge and maybe eye roll but will finish cause you wanna know how it turns out. 6y
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