Bad reading spell
I’m experiencing a prolonged period of almost zero-reading. Ive picked up too many books from the library and returning the equal amount of books without having read half of any of them. I keep picking a book up thinking I’ll enjoy it, and putting it down before even reaching the 20-page mark.
I’m choosing thinner and slimmer books with every library trip I make. I’m trying to convince myself that I’m not reading because the thicker books intimidate me. But even with novellas, I’m having a hard time just keeping my eyes on the pages.
It’s not the books; I know I’d enjoy most of them had I been in a more bookish mood.
It has been a super long time. I’m hoping it’ll blow over soon.
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Don’t be despondent about it. It’s only natural. I wish I could get off my addiction once in awhile, refocus and regroup again.
Take care, take your time.
Don’t be sad, it happens to all of us. Have you tried reading any of your comfort books? Or comics/graphic novels (I like Asterix). I go through phases of watching a lot of tv/dvds and then going back to reading. See what works for you.
Don’t feel bad–I do think we all experience reading slumps once in a while. Maybe you’re feeling too much pressure to read (because of your blog?). Take a break, then try reading something of a different genre. Good luck!
I second sakura. In time like that I’d do something else: watch movies, play games, read comics. Books will come back when it’s time. Oh and how about trying non-fiction? I’m sooo in non-fiction mood the past month or so!
Don’t worry – it will pass…
…and then you’ll have fifty reviews to write and will wish that it hadn’t
Bookish moods can be elusive little devils. Hope that all is well, and that you’re doing what you want to be doing. Merry Christmas!
Hi Michelle,
came across your blog while surfing goodreads.com – cool website, huh? Anyway, thought I’d start a blog about reading too. Please check it out and tell me what you think.
I am also having a bad reading spell… but I’ve barely even started! So impressed at how much you’ve read.
Cheers,
booksgraduate
I’m not sure how many books you read for the challenge, but there are 3 giveaways up for participants of the Vietnam War Reading Challenge. I hope you’ll enter and spread the word.