In this episode we are discussing the dreaded reading slump! Categorized into three types: book hangovers, book burnout, and book conundrums (each with distinct symptoms and solutions), we give recs and tips on how to get out of each slump. All books are listed below!
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Sadie’s Books
Book Hangover Slump:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Caused it
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - Cured it
Anxious People by Fredrick Backman - Caused it
No Ordinary Dog by Will Chesney - Cured it
Cured Book Burnout Slump:
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt HaigÂ
Book Conundrum Recs:
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Re-read one of your favorite books!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Shan’s Books
Book Hangover Slump:
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - Caused it
Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan - Cured it
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn 4, but new era 1) - Caused it
Stardust by Neil Gaiman - Caused it
Cured Book Burnout Slump:
Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog by Dave Barry
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni (The whole series, especially the last book!)
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Book Conundrum Recs:
Read a page turner! (Probably anything by Freida McFadden would work)
Read a memoir of someone you’re interested in
Read something whimsical and fun like The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster or Stardust by Neil Gaiman
