How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
1) Try a different genre
Burnout can be caused easily by too much of one thing, but that doesn’t mean you are burnt out of all books, maybe you just need to try a new kind of book. If you have been nonstop reading fantasy, maybe try a contemporary romance, and if you have read all of those, try a thriller. By mixing up what you read you can help to avoid burnout.
2) Try an audiobook or novella
Similar to how reading a bunch of similar books or books from the same genre can become redundant, how you read can, too. Sometimes, reading a short book with a quick plot will catapult you back into reading, or you can try an audiobook that you can listen to while relaxing or doing a puzzle. You can get back into reading by engaging other parts of your mind or having a guaranteed quick read.
3) Try a buddy read or join a book club
Sometimes to keep up with reading you need a little motivational boost. I have found that attending a book club is just the push I need to finish some books outside my comfort zone. It also keeps you reading so you can attend the book club and discuss things; even if you hate the book, it can make for a good conversation. A buddy read can do the same and you and your buddy can keep each other accountable for keeping up on your read.
4) Forget or reorganize your TBR
An easy way to fall into a slump is to try and force yourself to read a book you're just not interested in. While it's hard to give up on reading goals or large TBR piles, sometimes you just need a little reset. By forgetting your TBR you can pick up a brand new book you're excited about, or you can reorganize and find an older book you have been wanting to read. While it's fun to pick out your next reads, don’t let yourself get stuck in what you “have to read” next.
5) Take a break
Sometimes you just have to take a break and focus on something else. This can be for just a few hours, or a few weeks. It's easy to get bogged down and feel like you must keep reading, you bought all those books after all. But it's okay to take a break guilt-free and focus on a new or old hobby. It's also okay to skip reading to binge a TV show or listen to an album on repeat. Reading is supposed to bring you joy, and if you are miserable and forcing yourself to keep going, what's the point?
I hope these 5 ways to help a reading slump help you out! Drop a comment on how you have gotten out of a past reading slump and any quick reads you recommend.