tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post1448139086741709530..comments2024-01-30T17:24:27.175-05:00Comments on Paperback Princess: Paperback's Pondering's: My Dreaded Reading Slumppaperbackprincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-31441335001517352142015-06-19T14:02:40.068-04:002015-06-19T14:02:40.068-04:00I don't usually go for graphic novels, but I f...I don't usually go for graphic novels, but I find them so easy to get through. Could be a great time to start! paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-90212332729639953432015-06-19T14:01:38.690-04:002015-06-19T14:01:38.690-04:00Thanks Ruzaika! I definitely need to clean up my T...Thanks Ruzaika! I definitely need to clean up my TBR, so many books, so little time lol! paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-63712871399859328132015-06-19T07:21:35.183-04:002015-06-19T07:21:35.183-04:00They really are! They're so fast paced and eas...They really are! They're so fast paced and easy to get through, because let's be honest, there isn't actually much to read in them! Plus, it can be fun to read something a little unconventional every now and then. The change can be good for slumps, I think. That's why I save my unread graphic novels for emergencies haha. :)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068135640413650969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-11944370959518499452015-06-19T03:20:09.885-04:002015-06-19T03:20:09.885-04:00A break is quite healthy once in a while- even whe...A break is quite healthy once in a while- even when you love reading to bits like we do! Don't ponder on it too much :D Try re-reading old faves or clean up you TBR- that might give you something you actually wanted to read, but forgot about!<br />Ruzaika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a>Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-22549350831554404032015-06-18T15:22:21.314-04:002015-06-18T15:22:21.314-04:00Thanks for the recommendation, Rachel! Re-reading ...Thanks for the recommendation, Rachel! Re-reading is really good for me too!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-30257232485587956592015-06-18T14:59:04.238-04:002015-06-18T14:59:04.238-04:00When I started watching the tv show Full House, it...When I started watching the tv show Full House, it took up all my spare time and I was afraid of getting into another slump! A lot of people say graphic novels are great for slumps, I might have to give it a go!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-26494602714213903232015-06-18T14:56:21.251-04:002015-06-18T14:56:21.251-04:00Thanks Jillian! A while back I was in quite a dile...Thanks Jillian! A while back I was in quite a dilemma because I hadn't read any books lately and I had basically run out of books to review! Hopefully it won't happen again. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-81449566355987038792015-06-18T09:16:49.898-04:002015-06-18T09:16:49.898-04:00Reading slumps happen to me ALL THE TIME. I like t...Reading slumps happen to me ALL THE TIME. I like to reread some of my favorite books to pull me out of a slump. Either that or I go so long without reading that I start to miss it and finally pick up a book. I hope you get out of it soon!! I recommend The Wrath and The Dawn ;) Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/06616299360211920794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-33292396216330286482015-06-18T05:04:25.016-04:002015-06-18T05:04:25.016-04:00I can totally relate to having something take over...I can totally relate to having something take over reading. When I started binge watching Dexter at the start of this year, I just couldn't get into anything, and then that kind of clung around and this year has been one of my worst reading years. Even though I'm sure it doesn't look that way from the outside.<br /><br />Like you, I need to realise when I need a break and just take things easy. I put a lot of pressure on myself in regards to my own blog, and it seems to be backfiring and making me enter a blogging slump!<br /><br />Usually though, to get through a slump, I read something short or a graphic novel, and sometimes revisit old favourites - even if it's just a chapter or two. Sometimes, I read something I know I'll hate so that it makes me angry enough to want to read something else to take away the horribleness. Plus, I find I write more reviews when I get angry about books. ;)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068135640413650969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-25955473358920724042015-06-18T03:34:51.245-04:002015-06-18T03:34:51.245-04:00This happened to me, too, before I finished school...This happened to me, too, before I finished school. But mostly because I had tons of schoolwork to do, my focus was placed elsewhere that ISN'T books. It was a dilemma! I remember I only managed to write 2 or 3 reviews in March because I had a reading + blogging slump, which isn't a good combo :( I decided to wait for my mood to come back instead of forcing myself because I know it wouldn't be any fun to simply make myself do something I'm not in the mood for.<br /><br />Great post Emily!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-20270257265962718502015-06-17T20:40:41.201-04:002015-06-17T20:40:41.201-04:00Final exams has really taken it's toll on me a...Final exams has really taken it's toll on me as well. Hopefully the summer will bring more reading and writing time! Good luck in your exams and move :)paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-3758836102008315452015-06-17T19:52:16.943-04:002015-06-17T19:52:16.943-04:00At the moment, I'm not exactly in a reading sl...At the moment, I'm not exactly in a reading slump, but more of a reviewing slump. The past month has been all about preparing for final exams, keeping my grades up, finishing sports, and preparing for a move, so I've lacked time and motivation to review books. I've still been reading books, especially at nighttime before bed, but I just haven't found the time to push myself to write reviews, or really any type of blog post. So I guess it's a blogging slump. I'm hoping the summer will open up some more opportunities for me to get refreshed and start blogging regularly again, though. I need to read Harry Potter again this summer. You're right, HP always makes us readers happy:)Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103704290284308846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-18177529088552965862015-06-17T19:00:36.230-04:002015-06-17T19:00:36.230-04:00Contemporaries really help me when I'm feeling...Contemporaries really help me when I'm feeling slumped too! paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-69203073165300008482015-06-17T14:16:36.282-04:002015-06-17T14:16:36.282-04:00I was in a bad reading slump a couple months ago, ...I was in a bad reading slump a couple months ago, and I feel like I'm getting into another one again. It's usually one book that I just can't get into and I'm forcing myself to finish that puts me into a slump. I think it's better if you just set the book aside and read something else. For me it was contemporaries and graphic novels that helped.Emma (emmalikesbooks)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08449223698731738387noreply@blogger.com