my reading slump has been almost two years

I *always* get into a reading slump when I've finished a really good book, I find that my mind is still stuck on that last book and can't move on

I find that reading slumps are actually Me Slumps. Periods of time when something is bothering me. Stress at work or at home.

I wrote all of my TBR books on a list and hung it on my wall. Each time I read a book I get to cross it off the list and it is so satisfying! It constantly motivates me to keep chipping away at my TBR!

the worst part about reading slumps is the amount of new and upcoming books and series that everyone is reading and you're soooo far behind 😂. I still need to read the books people were raving about in 2013

I think sometimes it is just a matter of pushing yourself to do it. Its embarassing to admit but I've been on the last 120 pages of a book for about a month but i finally finished it last night because i told myself ENOUGH IS ENOUGH I was not going to bed until i finished the book. IT felt so good afterwards and that's the feeling I'm going to hold on to to motivate me when I feel like I'm slumping. Today i was able to read 50 pages on the bus journey to uni, and I still want to read before bed! After all, you do love reading you just need to reawaken whatever joy you find in doing it and hold on to that. Also watching more booktube is deffo gonna pull you out of your slump, (I secretly get jealous when people talk about a book I have no clue about).

When I feel a slump coming on I usually reread my favourite parts of some of my favourite books. I usually go for Contemporary books-they're quick, easy light reads that I fly through most of the time!

I always find that my yearly book quota helps keep the pressure to get me to read. This is why I absolutely love Goodreads that allows me to see my progress. There is so much joy in being able to update my page count. The TBR tip is very helpful alot of times I avoid reading them, and end up reading something randomly.

Watching booktube ALWAYS gets me out of reading slumps, infact, watching this video boosted up my need to read. (that rhymes) THANK YOU CAZ

I'm so glad you did this, a lot of booktubers do this video but yours was different and added more tips that I have used and help me and some that I haven't thought of. I've noticed you've been in a reading slump because you're one of the first booktubers I found and I became obsessed with watching all of your videos and katy's from katytastic. I figured that you were in one, I noticed you've made less videos. I hope you can pull out of it soon :) if I may suggest a few that might help you? The Martian is amazing, And the Percy Jackson series or the new release by Rick Riordan - The Sword of Summer. Or reread your favorite Harry Potter book. The Hunger Games got me into reading again last year but what really made me love reading again was you and katytastic so I hope I can give you something back, maybe those books will help! :)

These are great tips! Testing out a few different books, reading in a new location, and changing up my TBR are things I do and they are really helpful. One trick I've been doing for the past few months that I find helpful for reading more whether I'm in a slump or not is to set a daily page goal and put a tab in the page I need to read to. Having that visual marker helps me feel accomplished as I watch the pages between it and where I'm at disappear.

when I am in a reading slump I always reread books. About a year ago I managed to overcome a two-year slump, in which I basically onl reread books. I got bac into reading because I discovered bootube, which finally made me want to read new books again:) By the way, I love your Eolian T-Shirt:)

Wow this is what your reading slump looks like? Reading 5 books per month ? :p For me it's more like reading 5 books in 5 years haha And the thing is I'm supposed to read Richard III and As You Like It for my exam about Shakespeare next week, so life is hard right now haha I'm halfway through both books but I'm so sloooow this is insane! Also your hair is so long, this is crazy I feel like it took 10 cm in a month !

I've been in a reading slump for about two years now so I'll definitely try these out. I miss reading so much but I usually can get to about chapter four and stop.

I agree with these tips! The biggest thing that helps me get out of a reading slump is to just stop trying to read... forcing myself to do something I don't feel like doing makes everything worse. Eventually I come across a book that interests me and when I finish it, I almost always am rejuvenated and ready to start other books. Watching booktubers also helps me a lot, like you mentioned. Another suggestion I have is to read graphic novels!!

When I started uni last year I also found myself on a bit of a slump, I would pick up books but always was to tired to read or to guilty because oh my god so many things to study. My solution was to balance things, I started rewarding myself with reading time, like I would study two hours then I could read two chapters of one book, it wasn't my normal reading speed but it helped me and I managed to get things for uni done AND enjoy my reading time guilty free.

One of my go to reading slump tricks is to re-read a favourite book/series in a different format- basically I just listen to the Harry Potter audiobooks (currently doing that right now) and honestly, it just made me fall in love with the series all over again, it was like I was reading it for the first time (I wasn't in a reading slump at this point, but it's worked wonders in the past and not including the audiobooks my pile of read books in October has definitely grown- I've read 4 going on 5/6 since the beginning of October, and last month I only read three over the whole month!)

Completely agree with the audiobooks, love them. Not reading can make me feel guilty due to my enormous tbr but having someone else read to me means I can still get lost in a story during a slump. Your travel mug matches my phone case, yay for little ferocity!

I agree that surrounding yourself with others who enjoy reading and get excited about reading helps to motivate you. BookTube is great for finding book lovers. I think finding a comfy, clean, and arty area to read helps get you in the mood to read. If you're around a mess or paperwork it just reminds you of your "to do" list and work. When the weathers nice reading outside in nature is peaceful. Pets are wonderful for relaxing and making everything better. When you're in a good mood you'll want to do things you enjoy, like reading. Walk your dog, play with your cat, or volunteer at a local animal shelter. They always need the help and hugging a dog that needs a hug is priceless.

So many good ideas! I've experienced this so badly recently and I realised it was because I just resented the book Iw as trying to read so much for stopping me reading other things. Setting it aside and reading other things felt so very good! Also letting other people (via booktube) get you excited is the best idea.

I had a killer reading slump last year that I only got out of this February. I found a book at a bookstore that perfectly matched my interests at the moment, and so that series really pulled me out of my slump and got me back into reading. Buying new books that feel like just the right kind of thing at the moment is my biggest go-to, but the library also helps a ton.

I find that watching book tube helps. When someone is raving about a book that's on my TBR I'm like oh my god I need to read it now! I am in a bit of a reading slump at the moment because I have so much reading to do for uni (mainly 50 pages journal articles) and it's driving me crazy. When I'm done I usually watch an episode of whatever TV show and just sleep because I'm done with words for the day. I found recently that what's helping is catching up on the Bane Chronicles and on the Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy. I hadn't had time to read those yet and I find that because I love the characters so much it motivates me to read and it also feels like I'm reading lots but I'm really just reading short stories. We can all get through this together! I hope.

I'm so glad I'm not the only one! My reading slump lasted a year. After the year was up I told my self enough was enough and I browsed through my extensive book collection, trying not one but 10, until I found a series that I could read through the first few pages without getting agitated. Once I got over those intial chapters... I finished that book and the next 4 books in the series. I'm still not fully over it but I'm also relieved I haven't lost my reading touch!

I was in a slump for years until I discovered book tube. Watching booktubers kind of made me aware of just how many different books are out there and gave me the idea to challenge myself. So thanks for that. You helpes me renew my love for books!

I usually have reading slumps every time I finish a book,however, I always come back to reading a few days later.Thank you so much for this video.All of your tips are absolutely helpful .I usually get rid of reading slumps by watching booktubers,but mostly,it's our passion to read is what gets us back into reading.thank you and i hope you overcome this reading slump very soon.

I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!! and thank you for making this video ive been in a reading slump for 2 weeks and i have so much i need to read!

I'm I've been on a reading slump for a few weeks now and I've been listening to audio books to help me and so far it's helping me. This video was just so good and unique. I know a lot of book tuners do this video but I feel this one was different and could help a wide variety of people

I needed this more than anything. thank you very much. and I have to tell you that I'm love with your hair and your accent

Your advice is spot on. I thought I was the only one that had this problem. When I hit a particularly long slump, I tend to believe that a deep seated intellectually inferiority has taken over and I'm doomed to never read again. However, as you said, it passes. Forcing myself to read at least a page helps. As you pointed out at the beginning, tough books tend to bring on these slumps quite often. That and bad books.

I love all the owls I see! And Toothless! Also, the music choices are amazing. You really know how to effect a viewer's mood! These tips are perfection!

This is honestly the best reading slump video out there, in my opinion. Great job and you look absolutely STUNNING!

I am in a reading slump right now so I needed this video!

Thank you so much for making this video! It´s really helped me to get out from a horrible reading slump.Usually they only last 1-3 days but this time it´s been half a moth. So i immensely thank you for posting this video! I hope you also can get out of your reading slump!

Your hair and eyeliner is on point 😍 I wonder if maybe nanowrimo will help you get back into reading once it's over? Since (if you're participating) you'll be getting the creative juices flowing maybe that will inspire you to pick up books after (or during) I hate slumps. I watch a lot of Netflix when I'm in them 👌🏼

I'm so glad you made this! I'm also going through a reading slump, granted mine hasn't been going on quite as long as yours. I wrote a blog about it hoping maybe even just writing would help...no luck so far. I'm going to have to try some of these tips though!

This video really helped. I was in a book slump for four months because I started high school *sigh* and i was trying to force reading. I waited, rewatched the Carrie Diaries and Friends, and then waited for a huge stack of books on Christmas. I picked up a few books and now I can't stop. Thank you. :) and your hair looks amazing!

My go to way to get out of a reading slump is to join in on readathons and read-a-longs. I find that with how competitive I am, I snap right out of the reading slump I'm in. I've also found talking to my booktube friends helps because 99% of the time they recommend that I read a book that they liked and I really enjoy it! Then after I read a book that was a favorite of theirs we can all talk about it together!

Thank you! I am actually in a big reading slump right now and was surprised to find a video in my subscriptions about it so soon! It's like you're physic xP

These are great tips! I always find that taking a break for a little helps and watching shows to get my mind off reading a little bit is great (:

Audible has been a big help in bringing me out of a reading slump! I have about an hour round trip commute for work so it's helped me catch up on books and series I never would have before!

Awesome video. Helped me a lot. I appreciate your work!

Thank you for a great video. I re-read my go-to comfort books, those books I know will only take me a day or two but will make me feel warm and fuzzy at the end.

Reading goals can backfire on me and end up stressing me out LOL but I 100% agree with you, especially with number 1. Netflix helps a ton. So does The OC on DVD lol

Thank you so much for this. I see so many people have reading slumps for a few weeks but mines been months now. Nothing has helped. So as much as I feel your pain I'm glad I'm not the only one whose on a very long slump.

Great video, hope your slump gets better. If I am in a slump I head for my favourite books from either my childhood or from the last couple of years - this tends to work.

Great tips! Really loved this type of video and i will definitely be trying these out:)

Thanks for the tips! I love how your hair looks! It's grown so much!

I had a reading slump for a good.... 5/6 years. starting from my A Levels, and all throughout my degree course. Thing that got me out - finishing my degree, and having a huge expanse of time suddenly open. Also, I went on a huge book-haul. I gathered around 10/15 books... some from series I'd read, some brand new ones, as much variety as I could. And left them. In a stack. So I would see this glorious stack of beautiful books every day. However, another thing I can truly say helped was, and now is, watching booktube. Watching people get passionate about books... it makes me want to read. Not just the books they talk about, but read... anything at all. It's contagious, and I love it.

I just got over a reading slump and your tips are great! I ended up taking a break and just watched some Netflix for a few days. :) Then I reread one of my favs and that always seems to work. Great vid!!

These are such great tips. I'll be on track again. I've been in a teribble reading slumps for about 6 months and kept buying new books just to make me motivated and push myself into reading again but it never worked. now I have tons of unread books and it makes me frustrated.

I've been in a terrible reading slump for the past 2 months! It's horrible :( I gave myself a bit of a break to Netflix and other things, but I didn't really think that was helping me and it just made me feel less motivated to do basically anything. Now, I'm trying to start reading some books that have interested me: The Martian (after hearing about it on BookTube and seeing the fantastic trailer) and Magnus Chase (so exciting!) i have some other books I'm excited about, too, which is good because that means I'll have backups if I'm not in the mood for reading the books I'm currently reading!;) (Also, your hair looked really pretty in this video=D)

This video is absolutely amazing

This is the best video on overcoming reading slumps I've ever watched, so thank you

Loved this video! I was in a reading slump just a few days ago but I got over it ! My tip is like you said to get excited for reading, I usually just go on instagram and search a book that is on my tbr and look at all the pretty pictures and read the good reviews ( the 5 stars ones) and that helps me , if not I try to tell myself that if I finish reading that book I'll be able to buy another one, this is literally my secret weapon, I love buying books ! Hope you can get out of that reading slump soon xx

I was in a reading slump for a good TEN years. I feel like high school and college was a big part of it, having to read things that were not of my choosing. Nothing grabbed me, nothing felt right. I totally lost my love of reading, my urge to read for pleasure. I have finally got back on track, learned my needs and preferences, and I am zooming through all the books I feel that I missed out on. Patience is key. The right book will find you right when you need it!

I find watching booktube videos and going to reading events to be the most effective when I'm in a reading slump. I guess seeing people excited about books makes me excited about books :) BTW, your hair and makeup are on point in this video!! Sending you love all the way from Argentina

I used to read and finish 2-3 books a day, but I've been in a reading slump for close to five years now. In fact, I think in the past few years, I've only managed to read 4 books. My TBR list is currently about 5 A4 pages long, but no matter what I try and do, I just can't seem to get out of it! I personally think the slump was brought on by my English teacher, who has force-fed me so many books I absolutely loathed in the years I've had her and made me over-analyze every little detail in each story I was given. This video really helped, gonna try and do the tips and tricks you recommended this weekend, and hopefully I can recover. Thank you so much!

This is so helpful! My worst reading slump was three years, and by the way- your hair looks amazing in this video! :)

I've been in a really big reading slump where I've only read about half a book the past year- just so much other hobbies and so little time, I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things now and this should really help- thanks!!

the get excited helped me a lot. I was in a huge Percy Jackson slump. I just finished the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and I needed the next series... but I didn't have any money at all for new books... so I started reading an other book and there is where my reading slump started... but after a month or 2 I finally could buy the books... and now I am so excited and totally out of my reading slump... Yeah:D

I'm stuck in a reading slump currently and like someone else in the comments, I find myself slowly dipping into reading slumps after reading a book I really enjoyed. So far this slump has lasted 2 days going into 3. I'm finding this video really helpful and am also finding the comments helpful just seeing what other people tried doing and what they did to help them helps me because it makes me want to try those things.

This video was so funny and extremely helpful! I loved it so much!! Thank you for the amazing video.

Great video!! Goodie tips and trix. Thanks so much!

I had a reading slump lasting about 8-10 months. I just recovered, lol. I still read throughout the slump sometimes but veery slowly and I wasn't always enjoying it, I was glad if I could read 1 book/month. What mostly got me back into reading, I think, is that I started watching more booktubing videos more often. TBRs and Wrap-ups mostly made me want to read again. I think surrounding yourself with happy reading vibes is a really good motivation. :)

Such a great video! Slumps are the worst, but you give so many good ideas on how to overcome them. Also, your hair looks fantastic in this video! :)

Tigger!!! :D Well, I've found that buying new books tends to help me get excited and out of a slump and also reading a graphic novel. I read Rat Queens Volume 1 last night and it really helped get me into the mood to finish a few more books on my currently reading list which has 5 books AGAIN.

I've been in a reading slump for about 5 years now. Ever since my teachers actually started giving out time-consuming homework, I just haven't been able to make time. I just started watching BookTube this summer, and that's been really inspiring, so hopefully I'll get back into my reading habits.

Thank you so much! These al helped sooooo much! I LOVED this video! It got me out of my reading slump I have had for 3 months now! Maybe, you could do a part 2? If not, that is totally fine! This video is enough! Is awesome! Thank you! (It's rare for me to comment on a video...;)) *i subscribed!*

I've been in a reading slump since about march and I finally feel like it's over. It's mostly because I have a lot of school work and when I have free time I watch Outlander lol. At first I tried to force myself to read but personally I think the best things you can do is stop reading. It's hard because we're so used to reading so much anywhere, anytime. But I found that just giving reading a rest made me miss it so much I just really want to read so many books right now!! Great video btw! nice Eolian shirt :)

Great video on this topic. Thank you!

I wanna say this video is sooooo helpful!! I tried reading a fluffy romance novel ( The summer I turned pretty ) and it totally helped I feel like I can read more books and I feel like the slump is OVERRR haha , I can't thank you enough. Definitely subscribing!!

I think having required reading can really cause and or prolong/worsen reading slumps. What works for me (I've started uni like seven weeks ago so I am by no means an authority on the subject) is to get excited about the books I am required to read. For example I had to read a book for an analysis course and it was really dense and confusing and hard to read, but talking about it with classmates and overanalyzing stuff and coming up with crazy theories kept me interested in reading the book. Talking to students who are further ahead than you are can really work, because they can tease you for what is to come and make you want to find out, and even if you can't get anyone to discuss the book with you, for me just taking notes and putting sticky tabs on everything that stood out to me and scribbling in the sidelines helped me a lot! So I hope that's somewhat useful to people who struggle with required reading-related slumps!

I have been in a reading slump for about two months... I mean I've read books during that time! But not many probably only about 10. But I am ready to start reading a lot more again! I plan on writing every single book down I read this year (my choice not what the school makes us read) for at the end of the year I can see just how many books I have read throughout the year

This viedo was really helpful, thanks!! I usually have reading slumps, so I'm definetily going to follow your tips ;)

I'm definitely fond of the reading goals strategy. In grad school, I would set timers to make myself read. 20 minutes here and there really added up.

Actually what I do is research about plot and characters anytime I fall into slump, so through the context get involved with the story to then comeback to engulf the book. I love your videos :D

I always turn to tv when I fall into a reading slump! Nothing like some great television to give yourself a nice break! As always great video :)

i went through a big reading slump, & only recently have i gotten back into reading regularly. i do read a lot & sometimes numerous books at once, i find i don't get confused by all the plots, & different kinds of books being read at once all going on at the same time & really enjoy it. ( :

Hi Katrina (sp?)! I recently stumbled across your awesome KZfaq channel! I hope you're out of your reading slump. I can relate to your plight. When I attended graduate school I had no time to do any leisure reading. Even after I graduated, it was over a year before I picked up a book. Instead, I got back into reading comics and graphic novels. So I guess reading something illustrated may be another option for folks in a reading slump. Best wishes to you!

What I usually do to avoid reading slump is stop reading for 2 days and then I back into my reading by picking up a different book and read it for 15 min before I go to sleep. When it is really difficult for me to go into reading again, I just take one week and over it, I watch motivational videos and speeches on KZfaq and even movies inspired by books and I think how much detail I had missed for not have read the book until the present moment, so the next time I pick one book before watching the movie. I also dramatize to myself that I'll be the last person in the world to finish one book and that I'll not be able to interact with my friends about it. And one of the most important things I do is to talk to friend about a book or ask for recommendations. You know, that kind of booklovers friends that you have and they are always going to be there to try to help you and inspire you, and show you that there millions of books to read yet. I really appreciate your videos! Thank you!

My longest reading slump was 2013, I think I´ve read two books that whole year, which was pretty shocking since I was very used to read a lot. But then there two things that saved me: 1- I didn´t really know about booktube since I´ve met your channel, and your tips and tricks have helped me A LOT getting back on reading, and 2- I used to only read classics and non fiction before I went into that reading slump and I decided to get out of my comfort zone by trying something I had a lot of preconception: YA fiction. I had just watched Maze Runner, which I loved and decided to go through the books and see where it goes and OMG, I was so amazed by it :D I just read the whole trilogy plus the prequel in a week, which was pretty motivating for someone who spent a whole year without reading before it. Anyway, those are the two things that saved me from my reading slump and opened my mind to a whole new genre of books. Thank you for your inspiring channel :D

I just got out of a several month long reading slump. I finally got out by reading some easy middle grade books to ease myself back in.

Something that helped me get over a reading slump in high school was watching a book to movie adaptation of a book I haven't read. I normally don't like doing this but it got me right out of my 6 month long slump.

OK so I'm new to your channel but you have no idea how much I fangirled when I saw you had an FMA volume on your shelf

Love these tips thanks for sharing!! Btw hair is so on point

For me, changing the reading schedule is crucial in avoiding reading slump. For example, if you're only reading at night before bed-time and suddenly feeling uninspired, try reading (at least a couple of pages) at any other time; breakfast or brunch for instance! Secondly, have a book-buddy. Brew some tea, lure your book-buddy with cookies and read along (or is it together? I can't decide) so that you and your friend can read together cozily. I find this pretty helpful in giving you that moral support, that encouragement to settle your daily reading deadline. Plus, you can immediately have a discussion after the session, which somehow will motivate you to get out of reading slump. :)

This is good advice. I've been on a reading slump for over a year. Maybe this will help me break out of it.

I came last year and took the "stop reading" tip and it made me miss books so much i became a bookaholic again!!!

Reading slumps are difficult for me. Even when I'm in one and find myself unable to actually read, I still feel like I WANT to. I'm not sure if this means I'm just reading the wrong book or what, but I tend to get out of it by going back and reading a favorite. The problem with that is, I breeze through my favorite and I'm left feeling like very few new books I'm attempting to read can hold up to how good my favorites are. It makes it hard to just appreciate books for what they are rather than comparing them to books that hold a special place in my heart.

Thank you this helped so much I have been in a reading slump for 2 years

It also helps watching a movie based on a book, it makes you want to read it :) thanks for the tips, I had a big reading slump not long ago, but now i'm out of it thanks to cruel beauty btw, Your hair is so pretty!

All your tips are on point!! And you're so pretty!!!

AMAZING VIDEO AND YOUR HAIR LOOKS BEAUTIFUL FLAWLESS!!!!!!!!

Graphic novels / comics!! I find if I'm in a reading slump, and I take an hour to read a graphic novel I feel super motivated and productive after finishing it!

Haha, I just bought a different book to try and get me out of my reading slump. We shall see if it works! Loved the different take on this topic though. xx

I have been on booktube since January, and I haven't gotten into a reading slump since joining. Probably because I keep hearing about more books that I can't wait to read. So maybe finding a book that you can't wait to read can help. I like the "tigger says keep reading!"

My last true reading slump hit after my Dad died in mid-September 2014. I didn't read anything for three months. In mid-to-late January, I started with rereading some of my most favorite books. But it wasn't until March that I really got back into reading. I had purchased the entire Nightside series by Simon R. Green while my Dad was still with us. I had previously read - and loved - the first book (maybe more?), so I dove back into the secret heart of London and got sucked in and didn't come up for air until two weeks later or thereabouts, when I finished the series. And that was what got me interested in restarting my library addiction. Since then, every week I go to the library for new-to-me books. Also, I am finding that Reading Challenges are helpful. Like Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge, which is an annual challenge with 24 tasks, some of which call for the reading of books that are most definitely outside of my interest areas/comfort zone. And it turns out that those books I would not read otherwise are GREAT for keeping me reading the genres I do love. :-) Now if I could just learn to say NO to distractions, my reading life would be sublime. ;-)

I can definitely identify with your current situation. I studied English Literature at uni and by my final year I was struggling to even read the books for my course let alone consider reading for pleasure. I wish I had some useful advice for you, but I really don't. I didn't read for pleasure much for years after that. The very few books I did eventually pick up were Harry Potter and Twilight, so basically just very popular books that had a lot of hype. From there on, those amazing books gave me the motivation to slowly start reading again. The whole process took several years and it's only now that I read as much as I did before my course. I really hope someone has some wonderful advice to help you out of your slump quicker than what I experienced.

i just had a revolutionary idea. My favourite series of all time BY FAR is the Inheritance cycle and i don't care if i'm in a reading slump or not i will still love it and so i will just read that to get out of a slump. The power of book obsession

I definitely agree with watching Booktube videos especially book hauls :) Also read a classic that only goes for 100-180 pages. If the book is a classic then its most likely written well and it won't make you book rage like poorly written books would and there is something satisfying about finishing a classic in a few hours.