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I don‘t get in reading slumps very often but here‘s what I do to jump the slump:

1️⃣ Changing to something light & low-stakes will usually get me moving through it. My top choices are cozy mysteries, cozy fantasy or thrillers.

2️⃣ Switching to a different format (print to audio or Kindle) or choosing a different genre of book from what I was reading mixes it up.

3️⃣ Changing location—reading outside or going to a coffeeshop can help.

I feel like I‘ve been through more book slumps than normal in the past year or two. I do two things.
1. I read the first paragraph of like 5 different books that appeal to me and see if any of them immediately suck me in.
2. Graphic novels or middle grade reads that I can read quickly usually help a lot. Finishing something helps me get my reading mojo back.
#SundayFunday

I usually go through a few slumps a year ranging from a week to a month. I'm still able to read it just takes me longer because I'm unable to focus as much or am less invested.

I find shorter bites like graphic novels and short story collections can be helpful. Something about finishing a story all in one go is satisfying. Fanfiction is another go-to, though I usually don't think of that as reading in the same way 😅

@BookmarkTavern

Part of September and most all of October I have been in a major slump 😞. I‘ve tried several different books and still returned them mostly unread to the library.
We‘ve had some friends (2) that have lost their spouse and my husband‘s almost 2nd dad (his childhood best friend‘s father) pass away. It‘s taken a lot out of us mentally.
I‘ve got some good books going now, still a bit slow but I‘m getting there 🙂

#SassyBookworm😏 #ReadingSlump

**SLUMP ALERT 🤣** Seriously hit a reading slump after the wonderful Tom Lake. I‘ve started four different books and made it halfway, but I keep finding myself not reaching for my current read. I‘d love to hear the last book I got you out of a slump!

Help! I seem to be in a bit of a reading slump. Nothing sounds good and I‘ve started and bailed on a couple of things. Any suggestions? I read a lot of nonfiction, social science, biography and memoir, but also some popular and literary fiction. Not really into sci-fi, fantasy, or horror. Anything you‘ve loved lately and would recommend? Thank you!

repost for @StayCurious

#Pemberlittens #LittensLoveRomance Hi guys! So…life has been sucky for several months and I haven‘t picked up a book. I feel terrible not reading - like a piece of myself is missing. I‘m looking to start up our #LLR Romance buddy reads again and for #Pemberlittens, our #Janeadjacent more modern reads. ⬇

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#Pemberlittens #LittensLoveRomance Hi guys! So…life has been sucky for several months and I haven‘t picked up a book. I feel terrible not reading - like a piece of myself is missing. I‘m looking to start up our #LLR Romance buddy reads again and for #Pemberlittens, our #Janeadjacent more modern reads. Please let me know if you‘re interested in being on either tag list, as I‘m starting from scratch and don‘t want anyone feeling pressured to join.

Is anyone else in a midyear reading or social media slump? These past few months, I have been struggling to be active on Litsy, keep up with online events, or stick with a TBR. Hoping that #Rushathon will help me get back into more frequent Listy visits, as I‘m missing my fellow online booknerds.☺️We know I‘m a listmaker, so I might have to come up with a list of posts to make to get me more active on here…🫣

Please share any suggestions! ❤️❤️

I am in a reading slump. Started several books but nothing holds my attention.

I am going through a reading slump…except it is a very specific type. I cannot seem to find a Kindle book to hold my attention. I have two physical books going and an audiobook I‘m flying through but I just can‘t settle on a kindle book. #bookishproblems

I‘ve started 4 books this week and can‘t get into any of them. I‘m in a slump. ☹️

I honestly didn‘t think this would happen, but I‘ve been in a reading slump for a few weeks now. Arghhh!

Still in a slump...spent the day watching Dance Moms and baking banana muffins. Hoping to snap out of it soon!!

It has been so long since I last posted, I'm so far behind with reviews. Thankfully work seems to be finally slowing down. And hopefully I'm coming out of my slump. Hooray!

I‘m having a mini-slump because it‘s toooo hot! I am not a summer person, I hate being sweaty and I‘m on my ladytime to boot.

I‘ll probably just reread Written in Red...when in doubt, turn to an old favorite.

1. Yes, the end of last year.
2. I stopped reading fiction for about 2 months, stuck to non-fiction only.
3. The Nightside. It's always 3am, dark and dangerous
4. Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said. I thought the book was so-so, but it's my all time favorite title.
5. @Pritchardk156 @Jinster @thierry @2282219414

#wonderouswednesday @eggs

The struggle is real! I have only read 3 books so far this year. I‘ve started several others but can‘t seem to get into anything. I‘m just so tired.

On the plus side the reason I‘m so tired is that we are expecting a baby in August!!! We are so excited!!
🥰 🤰🏻🤱🏻🍼🧸❤️😍
Anyone else out there struggle with reading when pregnant? Any book recommendations welcome!
#futurereader

I am just not inspired to read at all right now which is a shame because I want to but there's nothing holding my attention! 🤦

What's your go to things for reading slumps/ being uninspired?

Decorations are done! Trying to shake myself out of my current reading slump! 😂

I‘ve felt like I‘ve been in a slump for the past few weeks. I just don‘t feel like the books I‘ve been reading have been holding my attention. Part of it I think is I usually read in the evenings but with the time change it gets dark so early. Ugh I need a
Motivation boost.

Finally feeling like I‘m crawling out of my recent reading slump and getting back to my favorite addiction 😏📚📖🤓

#SassyBookworm😏 #LateNightThoughts #BookQuotes #ReadingAddiction #BookAddict

-Introvert
-Need sleep!
-Either. Movie if I must choose.
-Cook.
-Not sure. Maybe find a good series so you‘ve got another book already waiting when you‘ve finished your current read.
#bookslumpblues

I used to be VERY extroverted. As I get older, I just want to hide away.
Do more! If I sleep in, I feel like I‘ve wasted time.
Movie. I don‘t do audiobooks. I‘m rewatching The Green Mile today.
Cook. I have someone come in to clean. Hate it!
Having just gotten out of the worst reading slump of my life, it was hard! I finally lined up new books from a few of my favorite authors and it worked!
#BookSlumpBlues

1. Introvert, that people see as an extrovert if they don't know me well.
2. Do more, I don't sleep much
3. Both, though not at the same time, even I have my limits
4. Put the book down and find something more engaging, you can always come back to it later.

#bookslumpblues
@hermyknee

1) Introvert...a shy & socially anxious introvert 😩
2) Do more...just because I don't really sleep that well generally & I always feel a bit drained.
3) movie, but audiobooks are growing on me.
4) Cook because food is delicious although I hate doing the dishes.
5) keep trying, you'll eventually find a book that will get you out of a slump or revisit an old favorite.

@hermyknee #BookSlumpBlues

Introvert
I would like be to do more but what I need is sleep
Movie
Cook/bake
Short stories, graphic novels, don‘t put pressure on yourself. It helps to know if there is something I am in a mood for. Or if I saw a movie I liked, finding a book along the same lines.

#bookslumpblues

Introvert
Sleep more - I never get enough as is
Audiobook
Clean - I would rather not poison myself or others

Don't force it. Take the reading break and try something new during it. Crochet, hike, yoga, volunteer, whatever.

The books will always be there waiting and willing to be read when you're ready.

@hermyknee #bookslumpblues

1. Introvert
2. Do more. I don't like sleeping during the day, my head gets all groggy when I do.
3. Movie. I'm a visual learner.
4. Clean. But the thought of cooking intrigues me as I like to bake from time-to-time.
5. Uhhh... don't get into one? I just have to tell myself that what is putting me in a slump is not going to help in tackling my TBR. Usually when I start a book, I can keep reading it.

#BookSlumpBlues
@hermyknee

Haven't been able to break the reading slump, but I've listened into three #audiobooks and read a scientific journal paper.

Thanks for all your tips.

No TV at rehab. Which is actually quite good. 😉

I‘ve barely read anything this month but that hasn‘t stopped me from 1-clicking like it‘s my job. Sigh. I miss my books.

Ugh guys I‘m in a reading slump! Motivate me!!

How to tell you might finally (FINALLY) be out of your reading slump: After you swore you weren‘t going to do any challenges in 2018, now you‘re like, “well maybe I‘ll do one...” and you‘ve finished the last three books you opened. 🙌 🙌 I thought being in a reading slump was the worst - but now I‘m actually glad I had one. Sometimes taking a break from something and then coming back to it makes you appreciate it more.

1) difficult to say, anywhere between 1 and 20
2) both!
3) reading brain candy - romcom
4) it was 20, then I set it to 100 and I'm at 115 or so
5) biographies
6) postcard
7) about 1,000
8) is there a limit?
9) I hate shopping for clothes, but ask me to accompany you to the book shop or IKEA. 😉

@Josie

I'm in a reading slump 😣 I am no longer a librarian so I think my incentive has got lost. Feel like starting a new job has taken up all of my brain space. Am determined to start again tonight. So watch this space 📚

Omg after finishing three dark queens last night now I don't know what I want to read.. HELP!! Mind you I just got more books from the dollar tree

Anyone have any light, quick read suggestions to get out of a reading slump? What are your go to's?