Book Beginnings & Book Blog Hop

Book Beginnings on Fridays by Rose City Reader -  Share the opening sentence (or so) of the book you are reading this week. You can also share from a book that caught your fancy, even if you are not reading it right now.

"Kell wore a very peculiar coat. It had neither one side, which would be conventional, nor two, which would be unexpected, but several, which was, of course, impossible." A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

So I quite loved this series and am rereading it to break out of a reading slump. I think it was better than The Villians duology which was also quite lovable, and way better than The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue which was however enjoyable, a little overrated (unpopular opinion). And the fact that I'm using it to break out of a reading slump makes today's Book Blogger Hop question very well timed. 

Q: How do you deal with reading slumps or moments when you can't get into a book? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

A: Honestly I just take a break from it. Usually reading slumps are synonymous with burn-out which is your mind's way of saying you've over done. When I get burnt-out, I stop. When the urge to read reappears I ease back into reading by rereading a book I already know I enjoy. 

Comments

  1. TeresaNovember 29, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    I agree with you, sometimes it's best to take a complete break from reading and then wait for the desire to return. It always does.

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    1. Idea-ist @ GetLostinLitNovember 29, 2024 at 7:24 PM

      The need to read does comeback with a vegenace, when it's ready.

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  2. Anne@HeadFullofBooksNovember 29, 2024 at 1:53 PM

    That is a good plan to assist getting out of a reading slump. I've been reading novellas all month and have found them so refreshing since one can breeze through them in a day or two. Come on over to my post and add to the Friday fun with the Friday56 quotes. https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2024/11/review-women-in-castle-friday56-linkup.html

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    1. Idea-ist @ GetLostinLitNovember 29, 2024 at 7:26 PM

      Sometimes I'll do short stories, as a break between books. but for me, that's more of a preventative measure against slumps.

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  3. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)November 29, 2024 at 4:25 PM

    I do the same as well. I tend to take a break from reading until I have more time to read again.

    My Book Blogger Hop Post: https://rabbitearsbookblog.blogspot.com/2024/11/book-blogger-hop-59-dealing-with.html

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  4. AnonymousNovember 30, 2024 at 11:38 AM

    I don't ever take a break from reading or find myself in a reading slump. I have plenty of good books to read. Have a great weekend!

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  5. EmilyNovember 30, 2024 at 12:37 PM

    Good advice.

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/book-blogger-hop-how-do-you-deal-with-a-reading-slump/

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  6. Ashley SappDecember 1, 2024 at 11:31 AM

    That's great advice for being burnt out! This book has been on my TBR list for way too long. It sounds really good. Hope you have a wonderful week! :)

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