BOOKS TO GET YOU OUT OF A READING SLUMP! | Fast Paced and Engaging Favorites!

[@samanthaaiello]

Short chapters are my jam!! I love a long book. Some of my favorite books creep close to 1000 pages, but short chapters make a book fly by, no matter the page count. My favorite thing in the world is saying, "ok, just one more chapter!" knowing full well I'll likely be saying that again in just a few pages.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Same!! I honestly think if books had shorter chapters it would be easier for non readers to get into reading!! I love them!!!

[@gaelicalopez6783]

THANK YOU! I could not agree more this is my exact thought process. I do not mind Long books but I prefer short chapters because it just goes quicker and it is more enjoyable!

[@KeaLynn]

Yes!! The book I’m reading now, each chapter is like 20-22 pages and while I’m genuinely enjoying it, it’s kind of hard for me to get through 😅

[@kurtistownresident3999]

so true, long chapters just feel like a huge commitment

[@kurtistownresident3999]

@@KeaLynn imagine the surprise on my face when haruki murakami decided that *110* pages would be a good idea for a chapter’s length :|

[@cc-wb3ve]

The song of achilles got me out of a reading slump and put me back into one😂

[@tiaboddey]

omg I love your pfp

[@natalieyu5597]

lol

[@genevievedale8357]

Same

[@aelingalathynius9963]

Bruh same tf 😭😭

[@xtian.alonso]

Lmfaooooo yes!

[@zephyr2266]

I read "The Ocean at the end of the Lane" and "The Girl who drank the moon" at your recommendation and you made my reading life so much more magical. Can't thank you enough

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omgsh THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@IM-uh5tk]

1:10 ready player one . 2:54 the midnight library . 4:40 the girl who drank the moon . 6:01 the unhoneymooners . 7:11 the ocean at the end of the lane . 9:20 lock every door . 10:30 the unkindness of magicians . 11:50 nevermoor . 13:03 if we were villains . 14:40 the house on the gerulean sea

[@Saville08]

The midnight library got me out of my slump. Such a great book, it made me cry.

[@lisamandolin4454]

what is it about? i’ve been hearing so much about it

[@Saville08]

@@lisamandolin4454 warning it is about someone committing suicide and they go to this library in limbo that shows all the other lifes they could of had

[@lanej.6458]

Girl just watching your videos can get me out of a slump! Your energy and overall vibe is so lovely 😭

[@traceyanderson7489]

I read The House In The Cerulean Sea just recently and it’s become one of my favourite books ever.

[@EpicReads]

The cover of If We Were Villians is just soooo intriguing!

[@mc2091]

I wish I could find this cover!

[@jaydas8976]

The unhoneymooners is such a great book, I really enjoyed it. It got me out of my reading slump and now I’ve been reading more than ever

[@tayloralexandra18]

Love this! Just found your channel. We have very similar tastes. I’m reading Ocean at the End of the Lane right now for the third time. Probably my favorite book - I think about it a lot. It stays with you. Also reading Midnight Library and Cerulean Sea is on hold at the library for me right now! It’s meant to be!

[@jamied3688]

I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! I was in a huge reading slump and you’ve inspired me to pick up a book. You’re such a breath of fresh air!

[@kaylafransen3550]

I really want to read all of these books based on your descriptions. You have a wonderful way of describing them all without repeating yourself. I can't wait to start on this list!

[@jessicagolden1631]

I read If We Were Villians last year and I still shed a tear over it every once in a while. I loved it so much

[@tatianatopczewska5789]

The way I’m getting out of a two year reading slump is poetry. I find it a lot more digestible to read and pick apart a single poem than it is a novel. Also working though a poetry book (the worlds wife atm) and a book (the song of Achilles) at the same time gives me a good breather and allows me to keep going

[@kerisbookishcorner2864]

I 100% agree with short chapters helping a ton! I wish all books had short chapters. If the chapters are short the page count doesn’t intimidate me nearly as much either. I’m going to have to check out An Unkindness of Magicians, the rest are ones I’ve read and agree, or on my TBR. Sometimes for me, rereading a favorite helps pull me out of a reading slump also.

[@michelea2326]

ANNND Will Wheaton reads the audio version of Ready Player One. He's adorable.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yes!!!

[@womenwotreads]

Thank you, such a useful video for me . I love reading but often have book slumps due to mental health issues . They can last for so long so now I feel armed !

[@crushgoil]

What a list. So many of the books on this list are ones I rated 5 stars. If you haven’t read the thriller No Exit yet, that’s one I’d recommend for this type of themed list.

[@lizpierre5858]

The audiobook “The House On The Cerulean Sea” was AMAZING!!!! I love it!!

[@nicholemcmahon3517]

YES this narrator did an incredible job!

[@vamieses]

Truly! Chauncey’s voice was so cute 😭

[@jessicagolden1631]

If you haven’t already song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a perfect book to get you out of a reading slump!

[@alexandraroselyn]

THATS MY FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME OMG!!!!!

[@jessicagolden1631]

@@alexandraroselyn a true masterpiece!!

[@Harrysmababyhorse]

I’ve just bought it and was thinking of starting it along side my big fantasy book!

[@nuhanajihan5725]

sadly I didn't like it and very disappointed:(( everyone seems to like it. the book was a bit slow paced in my opinion

[@meghanwalsh8952]

I'm reading that right now and I'm loving it!!

[@samanthathomas9338]

My first Riley Sager book was actually home before dark - it not only got me out a slump, I read all his other books in less than a week. His books are incredible

[@strawberrygamesxx]

Lexi first I want to say is that I love your channel. My husband, 7 year old twins and I can’t get enough of your videos! 🥰😁You are my go to person when I am looking for a great book to read. You even got my husband out of his reading slump!!! He read The Midnight Library and he devoured it! When he finished reading it he said and I quote “I am official out of my reading slump!” Thank you for what you do!!

[@emilylondt]

How refreshing to see good book recommendations that aren't just the same as everyone elses. Good job :)

[@kayciepressley9499]

This is great, I've been in a reading slump for about...10 years.

[@theteachingromance]

The Ten thousand doors of January definitely helped me getting out of a reading slump to fell right back into love with reading as it changed my views on books and stories. Also, I am not too critical for me. I count everything I read as reading. So, my university reading does also count!

[@alexandraroselyn]

I have that book but haven’t read it yet!! I might try it out sooner now thank you!!

[@crystaljordan7318]

I came here to recommend this book! It changed my reading life! 3 books that made me want to read again for myself as an adult (I read piles of books picture and chapter to my 4 kids 😉)... 1. The Ten Thousand Doors of January 2. Where the Crawdads Sing 3. Educated

[@bunnyopz]

If We Were Villains is my new favorite book...there are so many elements to it. I pictured myself being there with all the friends and boy oh boy did I cry at this book lol

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg I CRIED SO HARD!! It’s so good!!!

[@laurenherweyer2659]

Circe is a great slump breaking book! Also reading deadly education and then the grisha trilogy back to back get me out of my multiple year reading slump. (I think switching from adult contemporary to fantasy really helped)

[@CannotpickoneT-T]

I think my first actual reading slump was in the middle of Goblet of Fire, which I don't know why because that book was amazing. What I normally get is that I pick up a book and suddenly feel like reading something else, then I finally give up and pick up the other book and start eyeing another book🤦‍♀️Like I am currently reading a book I have been meaning to read for a while, but I can't focus on it because I've suddenly got this intense craving to re-read Nevermoor(Which may be partially your fault mind you😑) But I love that book so I am not complaining...not much. Great video though! Can't wait to pick some of these up

[@laurenbrender3671]

Got to agree with Ocean at the end of the Lane, read it for book club at work and we all loved it.

[@AtelierShibani]

I’ve read most of these and agree with all the things being said. Nevermoor is a duology I haven’t heard too much on Booktube about, but it deserves so much more hype. It’s so good ♥️

[@FaeryLaume]

This is a great list with so much variety. Half of these I've already read (all favorites) and half are already on my TBR.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg yay!!! I feel like we have very similar taste!

[@chelsea2059]

I’ve had Lock Every Door for awhile now without reading it and I feel like this is my sign to start it considering I’m in a slump.. thank you!!!

[@romitachakraborty8915]

oof ironically, ready player one took me like, three months to finish. okay but i did finish it in two halves of obsessive 3 hour one sitting readings lol so i get what you're saying. loved it, absolutely crazy book, now i wanna reread it. side note: loving the hat

[@pattyoct.9300]

YESSSSS! Any getting out of reading slump should always include "The House In the Cerulean Sea"! So glad it's on your list. I'm going to try some of your recommendations, nice picks!

[@CloTricots]

I wasn't in a slump but just wanted a good fast paced read. I read Ready Player One thanks to you. It was great so I'm back to check out your other suggestions.

[@caitrose543]

I feel like the universe put this video on my recommended page. I've been trying to find new books to read for MONTHS and so much of "booktok" is focused on YA fantasy which is not my vibe. definitely adding some of these to my goodreads, thank you!

[@leslie.L773]

Omg I bought a couple books as well as gift some at the library can't wait to dive in ! Not reading slump but you sold these books to me !

[@jaimie8689]

I just freaking love the way you give book summaries. 💜

[@viridiandragon7331]

The Girl Who Drank the Moon is one of my favorite books of all time! I've read it twice already. I highly recommend it!

[@sashie1232]

The Midnight Library sounds so good as well as Ready Player One.

[@stardustindy70]

Great recommendations! I have some great books to add to my TBR. I tried to read The House in the Cerulean Sea earlier this year and could not get into it.

[@christinebagara7198]

The cover and just entire physical book of the unkindness of magicians is sooo beautiful!! I added it to my TBR as soon as you whipped it out, without even listening to the synopsis haha

[@LizzieTimewarp]

I had to pause this video and download The Midnight Library. I have not been able to put it down and I’ve spent the entire day reading! I love it!

[@alyssabarroga6518]

Loved this, thank you for the recommendations! I also love how you included middle school books, you’re right that they feel like Disney movies.

[@erinstinson5735]

More books to add to my goodreads list. One book that I found really fast paced was The Da Vinci Code. I could not put that down. I loved the whole thing.

[@alexandraroselyn]

I loved it too! I read it years ago and I agree it was so fast paced!

[@dannieros3]

I’m so glad you mentioned Nevermoor. It’s my favourite series. I love it so much. I can’t wait for the fourth one to come out. Also the audiobook is absolute perfection. Gemma Whelan kills it

[@Amanda-qt6lc]

I've read the unkindness of magicians, nevermoor, and the house in the Cerulean Sea. They're all 5 stars! I'm gonna have to add the rest to my TBR.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yay!!!!

[@taylorwilliams4179]

Lock Every Door sounds really good. Not only that, but the cover art is aesthetically really appealing to me. I first got into thrillers a few years ago. I think my introduction to it was, of course, You by Caroline Kepnes. But, here's my recommendations for really good thrillers: 1- The Good Girl, Don't You Cry, and When The Lights Go Out (all by Mary Kubica) 2- An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 3- The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre (Book 1 in a 3 book series, I haven't read the other 2) 4- The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (I predicted the ending correctly, but that doesn't mean the story wasn't still unenjoyable. We love a good unreliable narrator).

[@jennifertonneau3647]

To all the boys I’ve loved before has helped me get through a reading slump before. The chapter are really short and the books themselves are too. And it’s just a really cute love story, pretty fast paced... yeah Highly recommend!

[@BecsMarie6]

I am in a little slump right now, and have The House in the Cerulean Sea on my nightstand just waiting to be opened....thank you for inspiring me to open that tonight!

[@alexandraroselyn]

I hope you like it!!!

[@moder_nord2475]

It is SOO good! 😍

[@AIEatingwithAnnie]

Not sure if you've read these but I really like the Jackaby books by William Ritter. Very quick read.

[@iamPurpleStarZ]

Thanks for this! You have a few of my fave books in there and have made a list of all the ones I don't yet own.

[@lindav4378]

I took your advise a pulled “The Girl Who Drank the Moon “ off my shelf. You were right. I am enjoying this book so far. It has helped spark my need to read. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@xtinamorelos]

I read (listened to audiobook, actually) Ready Player One, Unhoneymooners and House on Cerulean Sea last year because of your recommendations. Great books. All three. Really enjoyed them on audio. Thanks for the recommendations today-definitely need to get back into reading this year.

[@case4147]

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is also my favorite book of all time. It’s just magical!

[@sharmisthadas2026]

I am currently in a reading slump so THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@naptownblue8593]

This hooked me as a subscriber. Ready Player One is one of my all time favs.

[@georgiefarr1094]

Oh my God I need this because I've been in a bad reading slumping because there are things going at home, as well as the lockdown in England but we are coming out in April so thank god for that. But I need to get out of a reading slump so badly 😊😊

[@alexandraroselyn]

I hope you find something that sounds good to pick up!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marcelabarron5898]

Thanks for your suggestions! I find it is the most challenging time to read is when I'm in school! Hopefully these will help me feel motivated to pick up reading for fun again!

[@madisondrivon8328]

My TBR pile is so big but I just can’t motivate myself to read ANY of them...🥲

[@sammibowden3164]

I understand I’m having the same problem right now. 🙁

[@aisyahsuandi5395]

Sameee and i already set aside money to buy two more books hahahhaha

[@SpacemanTheo]

When that happens, roll a digital die and force my self to read whatever book it lands on (I have all my books listed on a Google spreadsheet in no real particular order) for my when I'm on my breaks at work since that's when I kinda stuck waiting anyways. If I'm still not feeling it after a few days, I'll do it again.

[@greeneggsandsambooks]

I watched this in my spare time- honestly not thinking that any of the books brought up would really peak my interest, but when you began explaining The Midnight Library, I felt excited about reading something for the first time in way too long. I can't wait to get my hands on it!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Oh I’m so glad! I hope you like it!

[@xpopstarx1]

i love your videos, they just make me so happy to listen to you talk. im excited to get to lock every door after i found it in a thrift shop. love seeing the positive outlook on reading middle grade as an adult. that’s one genre i love always want to read more of.

[@by.hannahelaine]

I absolutely LOVED Lock Every Door....anything by Riley Sager really is a gem :)

[@patwanner1781]

Just subscribed. Thanks for sharing...I’m in a bit of a slump and can’t wait to try some of these books.

[@donnadrane4977]

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet are my favorite two books.

[@lizdorrington2851]

I hate reading slump also, I've just come out of one, yay!! I love The Girl Who Drank The Moon, it's my favorite. Another book I'd recommend is Goblins by Philip Reeves, love the book cover, the sprayed edges and the plot. Something that helped me out of a reading slump is reading the mini Penguin Modern series of books and manga could also help.📚📖💕

[@dropdeadbudgets]

I am currently listening to The Midnight Library on Audible right now and I am really enjoying it! I decided to check it out after watching one of your recent vlogs so thank you!😊

[@rhia9872]

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins is one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. Don’t let the title fool u bc there is so much depth to this story. It’s 372 pages and it’s written as a love story. But it definitely develops the characters and it truly is such a raw and realistic viewpoint about love and feelings. There’s also spin off book of one of the friends. Anyway, if you’re in a reading slump go read this book as well. If I could I’d wipe my memories of this book just to read it again for the first time.

[@ProspectivePlans]

I need all of these books on my bookshelf immediately! 💫 Keep rising to be who you want to be! 💫 #keeprising #risingtobe #aswerise #riser

[@brandytaylor1485]

Middlegrade is so great I think it’s re\iting is the most imaginative

[@stewart335]

When i was younger i would read a book a day! Then university came and life was just so so BUSY. Plus Netflix came along and I found it so much easier to binge Real Housewives. I tried to come back to reading and it’s been so hard! My first read after years of not reading was Atwood’s The Blind Assassin. It was so so good. However I’ve noticed lately I seem to be more enamoured with the act of browsing and buying books rather than actually reading!!! Any advice? I even went back to old childhood favourites like A Series of Unfortunate Events to try and reignite the spark.

[@setayeshsbooks]

Omgggg I'm gonna read the unhoneymooners asap

[@MoJordanReads]

I just found your channel and I just re-read The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which is one of my favorite books, too!! Can't wait to see more of your videos and recommendations :)

[@alexandraroselyn]

Aw thank you!

[@francescakelly3033]

I am getting all of these ASAP!! You describe them so well! I just read The house in the Cerulean Sea and loved it!

[@WhimsicalFamilyLife]

Thanks for a great list of books! When the Girl Drank the Moon is on my tbr for next month & I can't wait to read it!

[@amberhensley2999]

I love Nevermoor I am reading the third right now. The girl who drank the moon is stunning! The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite books ever!

[@esliet]

Oh Lexi I just put two of these I had not heard of on my list ❤

[@sunnistrawberri]

love these recommendations and i seriously love your channel! this was the first video i found of yours, and i love your energy. i have attention and focus issues, and i very rarely find book tube youtubers that can get my attention and keep it, and most videos on yt in general i often can't stick to one whole video. yet you managed to captivate my focus with your very happy vibes for the whole video, not to mention i have added six books to my tbr list! thank you and i'm definitely subscribing!

[@amayagarcia7296]

Reading slumps are the worse! But I love these videos to watch when I am in a reading slump!!

[@britalyson7180]

I love books with short chapters, helps it go by so much quicker, lol Quick read for me was The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. A quick thriller that's not too long

[@alexandraroselyn]

I agree so much. And oo!! I’ve heard such good things about that book!! I have it I was saving it for Halloween but I might just have to read it sooner now!

[@RTWeatherBasedGirlie]

one of my favorite book series of all time that is actually pretty fast pace and creepy too is the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Its a mystery series...about books....and there's life, love, death, mystery, more death, books, more death, and more mystery. I love it so much!

[@sammibowden3164]

My aunt is obsessed with this series after my uncle recommended it. Now it is on my TBR pile scratch that “mountain”

[@summerdavis3437]

I read the first one and somehow forgot that this was a series. I’m going to have to get to reading the rest! The first one was so good!

[@nikkid7963]

I’m in a reading slump atm, I got off of an amazing stretch. I read 5 books in a row that I loved. Now, nothing seems even meh. Also, yes “Ready Player One”, is amazing. Just don’t bother with the sequel, it was a pointless. I was so shocked with how great, “The Girl Who Drank The Moon” was! I thought it would be just for kids, but it was beautiful, magical, fun, and just cute.

[@dettymakesart]

Alexandra, I must say your energy is immaculate 🌟

[@LaceyGoodBooks]

A great book to read on with it I’m still winning this book I’m halfway done it is called Overcomer and is a really good story that I think honestly that you should try to eat because it is just a good book

[@catchingmotivation]

This list was fantastic. Subscribed, as I think our tastes match up. I'm excited to watch your other videos now. Thank you :)

[@lisag4527]

I just read The Unhoneymooners and absolutely loved it! Im not big on romances but had so much fun reading this one. I read it in less than a day and I was actually sad it was over lol I laughed out loud so many times reading it and that rarely happens for me in books😊

[@veronaeekma]

Don't know where to start... Let's begin with you're editing skills, girl #goals love the music in the background 💕👌 (I'm not that long an subscriber 😬) 2nd... My TBR just grew, I really really loved lock every door and ready player one, verry curious about the other books, so my bank account is now screaming at me 🤔😂 thanks for these recommendations I have a major major reading slump, the worst in my life for 6 months now allready 😭 gonna start the house on the cerulean sea, I want a new favorite! Thanks again!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Oh no I hate reading slumps!! I hope you like one of these! And thank you so much for the kind words❤️

[@kait9445]

Ready Player One was such a good book!! Not the genre I usually read but my husband had recommended it and I LOVED it!

[@kduck_18]

Perfect timing! I have picked up and put down SO MANY books this week!

[@danireader2087]

“Neil Gaiman is a god.” To the point and I totally agree. You should read his Norse Mythology. And An Unkindness of Magicians was fantastic. I heard there’s a sequel coming.

[@brandiglyon]

Ready Player One was amazing! I recently read this and I agree, I couldn't put it down. I got so excited because there was a movie. And I was like if the movie is even half as amazing as the book...I don't know what I'll do with myself. I'm so glad I read the book before watching the movie, because if I hadn't, I would have never picked up the book. The movie is absolutely horrible. Maybe even worse than that. I can not believe that was a Spielberg movie. Probably one of his worst movies! But I'll definitely be checking out Lock Every Door and Evermoor! And I just have to say, this is my first video that I have watched of yours and you're my new favorite booktuber. Seriously! How do you only have 28k?

[@klarsen117]

Booked marked all of them on Overdrive, thanks 😊

[@steelcutoaths3033]

This is my first video from you, Lexi, and your bookshelves are bookshelf goals. I love them.

[@BinxThinx]

I really loved Nevermoor, House in the Cerulean Sea, The Unhoneymooners and I need to get to the rest soon! Thank you for a great rec video!

[@baybay8667]

My go-to for getting out of reading slumps is Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. It’s one of my all-time favorites. I’ve read it like five times

[@mousquetaire86]

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime spring to mind.

[@mabifraga5243]

I love so much Ready Player One!!!! It's so great ❤❤ The midnight library I read in one nitght hahahaha And The Ocean at the End of the Lane its on my lis because of you, I'll read next year!

[@lindaharrison3240]

I've read most of these. Have you read Convenience Store Woman? That's a good one. Less than 200 pages and very quirky. So fun, too.

[@alexandraroselyn]

I haven’t!! But I’ll check it out now thank you Linda! :)

[@aisling8308]

My copy just arrived and I can't wait to read it this weekend

[@lindaharrison3240]

@@aisling8308 take your time or it will end too quickly. I think it’s only 180 pages and the book is smaller than usual. Have fun!❤️📚🥰

[@matthewowens1451]

even if its not quite the same... 1 book comes to mind of a simular concept though far more brief mind you based on your videos #2 book the midnight library and you find books on ones choices in life , comes from the book The Magician's Nephew from Narnia its book 1. its to bad it wasn't given more of importance and magic. What happens is the nephew visiting his uncle ends up getting 2 rings 1 being green and when its used the kid and reader are pulled out of the planet he's in and ends up going up a body of water lands ashore by a nice tree. you find THE Wood Between THE Worlds. im sure youd find many different adventure possibles with the wood and ring.Personally I thought it sounded interesting and Id have brought a large reflected object to place by the pond and tree of your world pond. anyways just sharing. thanks maby ready player 1 book could be fun

[@ananyakonar9824]

SO.I.CAME.HER.TO.THANK YOUUU Ijust finished Love and Gelato and ...I officially declare I'M IN GIDDY-LOVE WITH ITTTttt💓😻