Hi guys and welcome to Let’s Talk Bookish! Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme, created and hosted by me, where we discuss chosen topics, share our opinions, and spread the love by visiting each other’s posts.
Today’s topic is: Reading Slumps and Ways to Overcome Them
I am not going to take part this week, because I didn’t have the time to write a post, but that shouldn’t stop you from writing your own posts!! Be sure to link back so that I can see them! You can also share your tips and tricks for reading slumps in the comments below!
*You can learn more about LTB and see August’s topics here
This Week’s Participants:
Jane @ Blogger Books | Books On The Brain
Have you ever had a reading slump? What are some ways to overcome them? Is there a specific method that always works for you? Chat with me in the comments below!
I’ve was in a reading slump for a good year or so recently which was so annoying, but thankfully I’m out of it now. Reading other bloggers book recommendation posts actually helped me get out of it and motivated me to start reading again.
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Oh my!! That’s a really really long time!! I’m so glad you are out of it and that recommendation posts helped you! I’ve been thinking about trying to do one myself, but we’ll see 🙂
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I wouldn’t call it a slump neccesarily, but sometimes I’m not that motivated to read. I still read, but it’s like, I’d rather be doing this, this, & this 😂😂😂. If I sit down and read, undistracted, no technology, I can usually jump start my motivation up!!
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Yeah, I sometimes have that feeling too. I’m glad that works for you! I’m a lost cause and have so much trouble parting with my phone or computer 😂 But I might try that the next time I’m in one of those moods. Thanks for sharing 💚
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Yes, I’m in reading slumps all of the time! In fact, I’m in one right now! 😂 It usually happens after I finish a good book, and I’m not sure what to read next.
Lately, I’ve been thinking that I get into these slumps because I’m not used to reading so much. Last year, before I started my blog, I was just fine with reading 5-7 books per year, and the time between reading books would not be considered a slump at all. But now that I’m in the book community more, I feel like I’m expected to read at every moment, which means that if I’m not reading, I’m in a slump!
I usually try to overcome a slump by listening to an audiobook or rereading a short book I liked 🙂 What about you?
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Aww 😂😂 What book have you finished? And don’t worry, you’ll get out of it in no time 😉
You can read as many and as little books as you want, but I understand and I’m like that too! I’m always nervous when my Currently-reading shelf is empty because everyone is reading, so I feel like I have to be reading as well. I’m constantly searching and trying to find a book to put on there lol. So I 100% get you, and you don’t need to worry too much about it. You should do as I say, not as I do 😂😂
Well honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had what can be called a reading slump. There are times when I’m just not in the mood for any books (which I guess is a slump lol) and I usually try to find a book that has been highly recommended, and which will probably be a 5 star for me. Or I go re-read my favorites. It depends on what I’m feeling like doing really.
P.S. Thank you so much for sharing 💚
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Ooh, I love this topic!
The best solution I’ve found for a reading slump is getting outside and NOT using technology there. It could be high-intensity like going for a run/playing a sport. It could also be something as simple as going to the park for a picnic or taking a gentle stroll.
There’s something invigorating (for me) about just being surrounded by nature for a while.
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I’m glad you do! 🙂
Hmm, I’ve never tried that, though I don’t think I’ve ever really had a reading slump lol. Yeah, being out in nature without technology can be really refreshing. I’m so happy that it works for you!
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I just tend to watch tv in place of reading when I feel slumpish! And then typically I soon get bored of that and it makes me want to pick up a book again :)))
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That’s not a bad idea 😂 It’s interesting how everyone has different ways of overcoming these dreaded slumps.
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