It happens to everyone. You’re cruising along through a nice run of books, then all of a sudden, you’re just…not. Reading slumps, while frustrating, are totally normal, and they have a diverse array of causes and cures.
Here are a few of our favorite tips for getting your reading groove back:
- Switch Up Your Formats: If you normally read in print, try an engaging audiobook. If you’re typically an audiobook fan, pick up some comics. Fight your literary ennui with novelty.
- Revisit a Book You Loved: Go back to a book you remember fondly, not just for comfort but with curiosity. How much do you really remember? What’s different or surprising? Use the familiar to find something new.
- Lean Into the Slump: Sometimes, a reading slump is a signal that other areas of your life need to take priority. Don’t sweat it. Do what you’ve gotta do, and know the books will be there when life isn’t lifing quite so hard.
Hear our conversation with Anne Bogel of the podcast What Should I Read Next? for more tips and book recommendations for breaking a slump.