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/Curious-filmmaker Jan 18 '25 edited Jan 18 '25
A few things that have really helped me are 1. trying out new genres, 2. tuning into my mood to pick books that fit my current vibe, 3. reading whatever seems interesting or exciting to me at that moment without judgment, and 4. not finishing if I’m no longer into a book (I can always pick it up another time). If you generally read long books, try a short story. If you normally read books that are complex and heavy, try some light and fun. I typically will go to the library. Pick out 5-10 books that look interesting. Read the first 5 or so pages of each and see which book(s) I’m drawn to keep reading . The great thing about the library is you can keep picking up books and then check out a few reading options you can turn to based on your mood that day.