Attempting to get out of my book slump📖😀 | spoiler free reading vlog 🌟

[@margaretrangel7223]

Also in a book slump!

[@BookObsession2024]

Same but the bad thing is that my book is really good but I still can’t get myself to read it

[@mei.__]

@@BookObsession2024omg same! im in the middle of a series and the book is great but i just cant pick it up

[@BookObsession2024]

@ oof that sucks. I really hope you can start to read it soon and the rest of the series will go by fast and interesting!

[@julianesg860]

Me too

[@joyceromero537]

Sameee

[@nicoleelizabeth1904]

thank you for spoiling us with all of thsese long videos!!! all of your hardwork does NOT go unnoticed, we don't deserve you😭

[@lowrimeganx]

I am in the BIGGEST slump ever, I feel guilty because I have so so many books I’m so excited to get to but I physically don’t have the time nor energy to read and I’m so behind on my goodreads goal UGH. On a happier note I passed my driving test today so I’m so excited to go on solo book shopping trips💕

[@gachademoncookies649]

omg I’ve been in a slump too mostly because I’ve had a ton of homework. Just got on my 5 day break so I’m super excited to spend most of it cuddled up with my book 😊🫶

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

THISSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like I don't know if it constitutes as a slump cuz I want to read it's just school and work literally takes up SO MUCH of my time so I never have the time to read.😭

[@gachademoncookies649]

@ yess it’s the worst! Even when I have a little bit of time in between work I don’t want to read because I know I’ll get so pulled into the story I won’t be able to focus on anything else 😂

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

@@gachademoncookies649 Yes! Or the guilt you feel cuz you could be doing something "productive" instead of partaking in leisure time. The struggle is so real!😩

[@valentiapauwels]

You know what my school does? Test week after the break. 💀 Now I'm spending the whole break learning.

[@KidsActivity-u1h]

omg i have a 5 day break from school too!!

[@lizareadsbooks228]

i was in a really bad reading slump back in June and something that helped me was I started reading my physically owned TBR in alphabetical order by author's last name and it is working i don't know what reading magic I unlocked but it's working

[@Thetrilingualreader]

1) limits anxiety of choice and pressure of picking up a good next book 2) holding books in ur hand is often more grounding in these cases of mild anxiety than kindle

[@1234ilovetaylorswift]

that’s such a great idea thank you!! i’m trying this!

[@natashacorrado]

the way you and charlee look so content and peaceful together is the sweetest thing 🥹

[@avalaubach]

also for a video idea i would love to see you giving us an in-depth view of all your special editions!! (what you think of them, if they're worth it, bonus content, special designs etc!)

[@Jessthebookdragon]

Charli lunging for the strawberry has me DYING!!

[@finjjj]

needed this as i’m also in a book slump :’) thank you for spoiling us with 40+ minute videos girl 🧚‍♀️

[@RobbLiv]

I feel like the seasons changing really fuels a book slump. Also, I tried looking up horror book recommendations on TikTok and I felt like once I’d click on their page I’d see loads of them were actually ads.

[@clearlyagenius]

dnfing zodiac academy is so real. it’s so bad but I binge read the first six in less than 2 weeks. love it and hate it at the same time.

[@gmarie21]

Your review of Anxious People is everything I felt and thought but could not put into words! I read that book a few months ago and loved it, and your review made me feel like I read it just yesterday. Thanks Des!!💛

[@serenitymartinez1043]

you should read my grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry by fredrik backman next! the characters are so memorable and unique; and the way he connects all the characters together is just so incredible and brilliantly done.

[@esull953]

+1 it has a really unique narrator - a highly intelligent child

[@SonnySketch]

I want to read this! It looks interesting!!

[@HannahAmendola]

as a fellow anxious person whose favorite book is anxious people, I am SOO glad it resonated with you too! I thought you might like it!!

[@Alxxisk]

im in a huge book slump because I find it hard to read when im stressed and school has been stressful. its been weeeeeks! but ive learned that trying new genres can be a hit or miss when in a slump. I tend to crave books from a different genre than normal when in a slump tho

[@naomikenya]

absolutely nothing better than a 40 min+ vid as i’m about to eat dinner 💗

[@miahhargrove]

we are so blessed today with bookmarkd, steph AND NOW DES the queen herself… what did we do to deserve you?!? love you des

[@livnpups]

I just finished watching stephs video and now I get to watch destiny!???? what a perfect day omg

[@Tori-dm]

I love how realistic you are being with us, about your struggle to get out of a book slump. I have been going through one right now and literally any book I would pick, I'd dnf before getting more than 30% into it. It just makes me feel not alone, seeing that someone who is such an avid reader may also sometimes struggle getting into new books and finishing them. Also, absolutely love the long videos, thank you!

[@canadalife8462]

OMG DESSSSS YOURE BEING MY LITERAL LIFE SUPPORT THANKS FOR POSTING QUEEEEEEEN Good luck with the slump!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maemarabella7254]

Oh my gosh that dog is such a sweetheart

[@daniela14_]

I am also feeling like only rereading books right now I feel like it is okay to do that, please dont be hard on yourself and enjoy reading. ❤

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

Destiny! I haven't finished the video yet but I'm really digging the longer reviews. They're so in-depth and analytical and it's really nice seeing you going in depth and critique a book. Love all the work you put in!💕

[@jessicamxe]

Cannot stress enough how annoying a book slump is 😒 I have been lucky w my reading this year though, a lot of high rated bookys 😅 love everything you post Des 🥰

[@kaitlynhall335]

18:59.. I also was sort of disappointed in taming 7 but after sitting on it and thinking about it, I think it was perfect.. we already saw the main characters from the other books so we didn’t need a long story detailing them meeting and stuff but then we also had some glimpses of the other couples too and that was perfect too. The only thing i wish we got was more past pov of Claire and gibs

[@melinabbbbb]

Thank you❤❤❤ you do an amazing job of describing what you do and don’t like about a book!! I’m so tired of creators saying I didn’t hate it but I’m not obsessed three stars😂😂😂 like so many of them give me a whole lot of nothing about the story, so thank you!! I imagine it’s tricky to stay spoiler free while still giving substance, you are amazing✨

[@JenevaGriffin]

I ADORE Kennedy Ryan's books. I'm working my way through her back log and I'm low key sad when I'll be done. 🤣 I love her writing style. I literally binge all of her books.

[@kaylanelson2661]

Been thinking about this whole idea of "book slumps" and how these didn't exist like 7-10 years ago. I'm assuming they seem more of a "trend" because A) if you're a booktuber and you literally have to read for your job, of course you're going to start getting into more slumps. Reading stops being this enjoyable and relaxing hobby and becomes more of a way to make money, a side or main hustle, and this weird competitive thing - competitive with your self like with your reading goals and competing with other "faster" readers you see online....and B) the more that you start seeing that book slumps are even a real thing, the more you subconsciously start thinking "oh because I'm not super excited to read right now, that must mean im in a book slump" when in reality maybe you just want to go do something else? It's just a strange reason we've created as a community to beat ourselves up over....anyway. NOTHING against you Destiny, always love your videos! Just wanted to share my overall thoughts on this topic

[@highland42]

they’ve always been a thing on booktube more to your first point. regular people in your day to day won’t talk about book slumps but when you come online you’ll see it a lot more. your points are valid but i don’t think anything has necessarily changed

[@gracmantheman]

I love anxious people. One of the first books I read and loved, one of the first books I ever reread. I will continue to reread it often

[@bluefleur57]

Rereading has saved me from a book slump so many times and imo still counts toward your yearly goal

[@glassofkiffies4034]

In regards to anxiety have you seen Inside Out 2? It made me so emotional as I thought it portrayed anxiety so well and it genuinely made me tearful as someone who struggles from it. Great film x

[@syedarithi4295]

i'm loving these longer length videos sm

[@helene5829]

I just finished my book and was searching for a Video to Watch to recover from what I just read. Perfect timing ! ❤️❤️✨

[@octojas]

Loved anxious people so so much! I just finished Beartown also and it’s now one of my faves. Just can’t believe it’s a trilogy - didn’t even realize - so I’m starting the book 2 today 💛

[@BeingDaphne]

Anxious People is one of my all time fave books. I’m glad you loved it ☺️

[@emmaskapetis7603]

I'm also in a slump. I literally can't read anything right now so I'm just going to focus on my audiobook because I'm sick of only being able to read a book for 5 minutes. Great video💜. Also you're making me want to reread the Boys of Tommen series even though I read all of the books this year.

[@carolinebritton]

THIS JUST MADE ME SO HAPPY AHHHHH

[@Readshannon-e3m]

Love Johnny and Shannon like the river☘❤

[@byarinicole4893]

I love a good ‘to be continued’

[@hannahfay4950]

Okay I’m glad I’m not the only one who has the Espresso SNL sketch stuck in my head 😂

[@lillianklymiuk]

same, girly! i read one book this month and i usually try at least 5

[@kayleighballesteros]

This came at the best time (also in a book slump) 😃 been doing rereads only yay!

[@kace7993]

i’ve been in a slump for weeksss now and i only finished one book in the whole of october and it took me 10 days to read when usually it would take me 2… but i was thinking of rereading binding 13 and this has definitely solidified that thought!!

[@lauraleesamuel-joseph3396]

third time coming back to this! there is some comfort vibe in this video and I am grateful🥰

[@lizzie.kirk02]

Love how you moved the chair bc of the natural lighting and the books as the background!

[@renee8906]

the “too much brain power” thing is SO real des! i actually realized that as soon as u said it. thank u this vid is gna be so helpful for me in the future 💕

[@madiinichole15]

Incidents around the house genuinely gave me uneasy feelings. I don't think its the scariest book I've ever read (I also do NOT read horror at all) but I audio booked it and the audiobook was voiced by a child and I felt soooooo uneasy

[@BreezyRenee333]

I did the audiobook too and I really enjoyed it

[@halleylong9212]

Also been in a book slump ... I've had Anxious People on my shelf forever .. that'll be my next attempt. Thanks, Des

[@Abby-jc2hp]

des if you love emotional books with incredibly well fleshed-out characters, you need to check out cloud cuckoo land by Anthony Doerr!! best wishes on continuing to get out of your book slump

[@roguemia]

Yay des posted 🥳🥳

[@BooksStarringMissy]

It’s so ironic that as I was zoning out thinking about how amazing the poppy war is (since you were suggesting rereads) I see in the background the poppy war lol

[@jenniferrcote]

I spy paint samples on your office wall!! I love the orange (paler color)🧡 9:11

[@camilleb4440]

Saw that too !

[@ivy-ys8or]

i was in a year long reading slump but then i read an ember in the ashes (series) and it cured me

[@haylesaswiftie1989]

I needed this right now 😂 i just finished tog and im in the worst reading slump

[@brittanyhokin]

You should read ask for Andrea !!!!!!! Such an amazing thriller that would get anyone out of a slump

[@victoriaemerald6677]

Excited you wanted to read incidents around the house! I read all but the last like 15% in one sitting and it actually got me squealing in some parts! I only put it down because it was night and I got really paranoid lol

[@once-lers-one-and-only]

I’ve been in a slump for months but I recently picked up assistant to the villain for a buddy read and I love it :DDD

[@camfan54lisa]

Freida or a fun cozy are my go to slump busters!

[@ThatBookChikka]

I was in a book slump for a couple of weeks but then I picked up Shadow & Bone and BOOM. No more book slump. I actually read that entire series in less than 48 hours

[@TaylorJ]

Posted this at the perfect time! I read 2 books in October but I’m ready to get back into it and out of the little slump

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

30:11 those earrings are very pretty also just got out of a huge slump currently reading Six of Crows!

[@emshrtsuuu]

I’ve been in a slump too and i am currently reading powerless so i’m fighting it with both hands rnnn

[@lauren._chanchan]

unpopular opinion: i don't like johnny kavanagh. but i've only read binding 13 so hope he improves in keeping 13

[@readingwkatelyn]

Fredrik Backman is suchhhh a good author

[@JehnReads]

Absolutely loved this video! Thanks for being so transparent

[@niikacaine427]

Okay that hoodie at 20:20 is giving grimace 💜 love

[@melodiebeaudoin9992]

I would be amazing to have a video of your SJM collection and all of your special editions/rare books

[@suzella3609]

Exactly what I was waiting for. Slay Queen Beautiful as always

[@celialopezsanchez8950]

i can't wait for the ''reading classics'' video

[@Showtunediva]

Me neither!

[@ambermoe2228]

LOL the jelly cat thing is so real. Can’t have a single stuffed animal in the house with my dog🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@madrachelp]

I would love a video of just reading Frederick Backman books, he’s become one of my favorite authors because of you and he has so many books I’d love to know your opinion of

[@rachf9686]

My dog also thinks my jelly cat is hers 😂

[@sugarpetal]

I met my reading goal so all of October I’ve taken a break and I need to jump back into my book!

[@meredithclark6580]

I need to get out of a reading slump too. The semester has been a lot and I’ve been putting off my books 😭😭

[@SarraFradi-i3e]

I was in a slump just because of school and that work but i have a 7 day break to prepare for exams 🙃 soooo i read the entire dark verse😅

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Ok this video came to me at the PERFECT time

[@GracieLovesHorses]

I’m in a kinda slump too!! I get like 100 pages in and then pick up another book😭😭

[@avalaubach]

i agree with everything you said about before i let go i wish we got more of them originally getting together!! im excited to read the second one soon- this could be us, hope you read it too! :)

[@lexiec333]

Omg i agree 100% on Incidents Around the House. Everyone hyped it up so much, but I thought it was so boring and repetitive.

[@pinky6069]

Also on a boom slump cuz I’ve been binge watching a kdrama recently and it’s so addicting

[@Paaula_af]

Love this video!!! 🩷🩷

[@RiverMay0515]

I have the first book in the taming series and you're making me want to pick it up when I know im done with my book slump lol

[@brooke.michele]

lmaooooo when you were talking about charlie thinking the jelly cat was her toy and then she just pops out of no where and tries to grab it 😅

[@alyssavb42]

Read this could be us!! It’s so much better than before I let go

[@maloumasereel966]

I’ve been trying to read Firefly Lane for 2 weeks now 🙃 Also, I started reading in June and I started with every book that was super popular like Just for the Summer, Funny Story, the 7 year slip… and now I feel like I’ve already read the best/most fun books and everything else seems boring to me 💀

[@shakotapaasch1989]

i do love all the books in the background 📚

[@cdotcdot780]

love the country intro music, Texas is getting to you lol

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

Thank you for sharing some amazing and inspiring advice on book 📕 recommendations that might break my slump since my mom died five weeks ago ❤❤❤

[@luanajasmin5125]

I'm also trying to get out of a book slump rn!! i hate book slumps😩

[@LottieSmalley]

DES that sweatshirt at the 9:00 is YOUR COLORRRR 🩷🌸

[@ninarosarodrigues7340]

Reading Binding 13 in one sitting is so impressive, I had to take some breaks because of how heavy it can be

[@Showtunediva]

Hi Destiny, You have inspired to pick up Anxious People again after DNFIng it a few months ago. TYSM. BTW if you haven’t seen the movie of Beautiful Boy yet you definitely need to watch it. Love you.❤

[@zennies4636]

i think rereading is not a book slump cause youre getting another perspective of the book and interacing with it in a new way! Also, you're still reading! It's like a palette cleanser before starting something new again

[@bearsfliter]

i’ve been in a book slump basically all year it’s so bad 😭😭 i think i’m at like 40ish books when my goal was 100 …. it’s over for me i fear

[@leen34568]

40 books is awesome though

[@leen34568]

40 books is awesome though

[@SavannahGrace-tb3vp]

IVE BEEN IN A SLUMP FOR FOREVER ALSO EARLYYYYY

[@shelbybee93]

Book slump over here too. Never started and stopped so many books in my life 😂

[@morgan7005]

now THIS is all i needed for halloween🥰💓👻

[@melodycollis]

Honestly meant to be editing a video but now I have to watch this first 😍🤭🥰♥️🫶🏼

[@layanyousef178]

Des will always be real

[@juliacash8135]

If you want an actually scary book I would recommend the troop and the Deep by Nick Cutter. I have not personally read them but my dad did (who loves horror) and he said they were so scary and even scarier than Stephen king books. So maybe try those.