What do you do to get out of a "reading slump"?

[Chloe]

I like to read an 'easy' book, like a cheesy young adult book or click flick. If I know I can finish it quickly I look forward to reading more again :)

[Juni]

I usually go to the bookstore and buy a new book or reread a book I really enjoyed ^^

[Darby]

Wait you mean sometimes people stop wanting to read books? *brain explodes*

But if you're having trouble focusing on a book, then you can read it, and as you read make up 10 questions on a nearby piece of paper. Basically pretend you're a teacher making a worksheet for a student about the plot of the book. You'll notice loads of things you might've otherwise not.

[Yvette]

When I'm in a slump it always takes the perfect book to get me back into reading. Usually I just trust it will come along and it always has! That's not the most practical advice but it works for me! Haha

[Maria]

First I was thinking: "Well, there is this wonderful website called Goodreads that has helped me a lot with reading more, there you can..." and then I had to slap myself in the face.

Those are all great tips! One thing I do is cleaning my bookcase, because then I rediscover a lot of books that had just been lying there collecting dust. I also think of the worst book I have ever read and think that if I could finish that one, I should be able to start reading again. But the best thing is probably (like you have said) to read something nice and easy :)

Do you guys have any Booktuber favourites? I'm not familiar with anyone and would love to hear some tips! xxx

[Yvette]

Oh I'd love to hear some tips too!

[Erica]

I usually come on here and look through my "to read" shelf or look through the recommended books on here. Book recommendations are usually what gets me going the most.

Or I look for new/popular books. When I'm in a slump I usually take a trip to the library and head to the "new YA" section and pick up two or three books. That always gets me back on track.

[Ailish]

In my opinion there's no such thing as a reading slump!! There are times when I'm really not motivated to read so I don't. You shouldn't force yourself to read, that just takes out the enjoyment of it, it's not a race, just do other things, when you want to you'll pick up a book!!

Recently I haven't been reading much because of exams but once there over, I'm sure I'm going to go mental and just hibernate with my books for a few weeks!! :)

[Darby]

Maria: BooksandQuills is my favorite booktuber. I love her and her videos just so much >.< 60% of the new stuff I've read in the past year was recommended by her.

[Zahro]

I either read an old favourite or pick up a few children's books (especially something from the Cosy Classics series!).
Or just force myself through a book. If you get something from the library you have a set of time to read it and my reading list's about 650 books long so I can't stop. :D

[Maria]

Darby wrote: "Maria: BooksandQuills is my favorite booktuber. I love her and her videos just so much >.< 60% of the new stuff I've read in the past year was recommended by her."

Thanks Darby! I'll check her out! :) xxx