What to do when you're in a reading slump.

[Richaar]

Please help me out. I'm currently reading Empire of Storms, and it takes me forever because I'm in a reading slump. What do you usually do when you're in a reading slump??

[Elramor]

What helped me while I was in a reading slump was to put the book down and start one that made me obsessed with books again

What happened to me was that I read a shitty romance book like two years ago and I just couldn’t read again for like a year and a half, I picked up scythe by Neal shusterman and that book made me OBSESSED with books again.
Then I tried reading the book again and I finally was able to finish it.

That’s what worked for me!

[mkia_18]

I watched loads of booktok and booktube finished the book that put me there bc I was almost done then read an anticipated read of mine

[Ashley]

Reread your favorite childhood books. Maybe read some magazines or articles. I’ve found it helps to get your brain out of the genre it’s stuck in.

[Ritah]

Fast paced books ! another thing that helps is watching aesthetic book videos on TikTok to immerse you into whatever book they’re recommending.

[Tanja]

I just pause for a moment, pick up another shorter book or a manga. And if I cannot read as much as I want I'm trying to not pressure myself and suddenly the desire comes back. Don't worry, sometimes we need distance from a thing we love to be aware of its meaning and value

[Kimiko]

I usually read murder mysteries or thrillers so when I get in a "slump", I will pick up a cozy mystery...something light (like a Jessica Fletcher Murder She Wrote or similar) which is a fast and easy read or a Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, book which gives me a great laugh following her hijinks as she struggles to "get her man". Those usually pick me up again and then I can go back to more hardcore mysteries again.

[Jenna]

what I like to do is reread my favourite parts of my favourite books. mostly parts from the shatter me series

[Julia~]

I love to re-read my favourite books or to read a book I have been excited for so long

[✯~IRENA~✯]

Take a break and do other things, browse thru friends reviews, walk, craft, look at your TBR list and ratings. I love picking my next books as I'm reading one.

[Kai's]

I like to read bit by bit. even if it's a few words or just a sentence or two. eventually I snap out of it and become the obsessed book reader again, pestering my mom again about books she doesn't remember or hasn't read :)

[Nina]

Percy Jackson and Six of Crows!

[Malissa]

I switch to a rom-com or something else in genre I don't often read in that is light-hearted. It resets me.

[Brian]

Take a break, or re-read a favorite.

[Kristina]

read fast funny reads

[Ash]

I usually pick some fast paced murder mysteries, thrillers etc to get out of slump. or a very short book/novella for a quick read

[rowan]

i pick up little spicy novellas that i know i wont care if the writing is shite and speed thru the book in one night

[Angela]

On occasion this has happened to me, I

[Angela]

start another light reading book. I predominantly read this then read my slump at bedtime. I either regain my interest or I continue reading this way until I finish the book.

[Cece]

Either re-read a book that I know I love and can get through or listen to an audio book that I have a physical copy of and follow along

[TimeFliesAway]

cry about it and accept that the universe doesnt want you to read atm (thats what i did, i'm still crying btw)

[TimeFliesAway]

Richaar wrote: "Please help me out. I'm currently reading Empire of Storms, and it takes me forever because I'm in a reading slump. What do you usually do when you're in a reading slump??"

if the book doesnt happen to be an (a)rc, then drop/pause it and read sth else

[Robert]

Try reading short stories there are plenty out there

[Gyan]

Switch up the genres and read a short book that is highly rated on gr in a genre you know you will like.

[Kailah]

Do another activity (gaming, watching tv, etc.) until it passes. Could be days or weeks before its over but I just accept it.

[William]

I relisten to old favorite audiobooks, so that I can pay attention or not as the mood hits.

[Gypsy]

I will either change the format I've been currently reading, read a different Genre or read/listen to a favorite one I've already read, if it's a really bad slump, I take a break and watch a movie or tv show. I never force myself to read when I'm not feeling it because that just takes the enjoyment out of it.
Another thing rearrange my book shelves, most times I'll come across a book I own that I forgot I had and that will inspire me to read.

[♤Lizzy♤]

Either stare at my shelf building motivation or think about the series I've finished

[Eli]

Read a graphic novel like heartstopper or an archie comic that I can finish in a day, and I also set a routine for reading.

[Rebecca]

Do a different hobby like my diamond beads painting. Read a great WHO DONE IT book one that keeps you on your toes guessing ....