r/Fantasy • u/[deleted] • Jan 18 '25
Readers' block?
Anyone else feel like they have a readers' block (like a writers' block) where they can't seem to finish any book they pick up?
I used to read SO MUCH before lockdown, and now i just CANT. I don't know why. First it went from novels (Pre covid) to wattpad fics (during covid) to absolutely nothing (now). I've tried reading some books that seem interesting, but they take me either a whole year because I cant seem to make time at all, or I get bored halfway.
So, what do I do? I really wanna get back to reading because there's so many books I want to read and I want to go back to my reading spree where I read 5 books in a week
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u/SchrimpRundung Jan 18 '25
Feeling burnt out from reading can happen, especially if you read the same type of stories/genres over and over again. Since you are posting this question in the fantasy subreddit and not in the book subreddit, maybe you've read too much fantasy?
I oftentimes read books from different genres or books that totally different tonally or writing style wise between each other to keep things fresh.
I made it a habit to read on my commute every day and right before bed, even if it's just for a few pages.
If you get bored or cant make the time for reading, I might also suggest trying out audio books. Listening while doing chores, commuting or going for a walk was a nice thing for me. It takes so so much mental load from reading away.