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

Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by! Do you have any book recommendations for me? If so, leave a rec in the comments and have a lovely day!
Books Mentioned:
1. Ready Player One
by Ernest Cline
Adult, Sci-Fi, Video Games, Book to Movie adaptation
2. The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
Adult, Speculative, Contemporary
3. When the Girl Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Middle Grade, Fantasy, Witches, Found Family
4. The Unhoneymooners
by Christina Lauren
Adult, Romance, Hate to Love, Vacation
5. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
Adult, Fantasy/ Sci-Fi / Speculative
6. Lock Every Door
by Riley Sager
Adult, Thriller
7. An Unkindness of Magicians
by Kat Howard
Adult, Fantasy
8. Nevermoor
by Jessica Townsend
Middle Grade, Fantasy, Found Family, Secret Society, Trials
9. If We Were Villains
by ML Rio
Adult, Dark Academia, Literary Fiction, Thrillerish
10. The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
Adult, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Found Family
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[@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!

[@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 :|

[@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

[@brittnyraup905]

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

[@brittnyraup905]

@@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

[@EpicReads]

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

[@mc2091]

I wish I could find this cover!

[@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.

[@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

[@michelea2326]

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

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yes!!!

[@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 😭

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@_naiad]

So glad you've posted a video Alex! I can always rely on them to bring me joy and I needed it today ❤️ Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

[@jaimie8689]

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

[@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!

[@kayciepressley9499]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@emilylondt]

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

[@kduck_18]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@sharmisthadas2026]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@desireeluna1594]

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!😊

[@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!

[@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

[@sashie1232]

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

[@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)

[@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!

[@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!

[@steelcutoaths3033]

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

[@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!!!

[@ShibaniNayak]

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 ♥️

[@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

[@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!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 !

[@case4147]

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

[@_JustaGirl-WhoReallyLikesAnime]

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

[@mariaong3398]

Love this! Great recommendation list. Added several books to my TBR. Thank you. I hate DNFing any books, but I rather do that than fall into a reading slump 😭...again.

[@catchingmotivation]

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

[@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.

[@lanielischke9390]

I'm halfway through reading Nevermoor because I saw you recommend it in another video and I am loving it! It is a lot better than I was expecting. Earlier today I read the race scene that you talked about and I was on the brink of screaming, I couldn't sit still, and I had to know how that scene would end. This book is so good and I think it is going to get even better.

[@alexandraroselyn]

THE RACE SCENE IS MY FAVORITE! That’s when I got really really into the book!!!

[@LadyCroft86]

This video is a lifesaver Lexi!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@naptownblue8593]

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

[@patwanner1781]

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

[@Juless132]

Omg I was literally looking for this exact video right now and then I saw one of my favs just posted this video!!! You must be psychic 💜💜💜

[@alexandraroselyn]

Hahahaha yayyyyy!!! I love it when that happens!!

[@maryseneverwithoutmymascar6672]

A lot of books I've never heard of before ! Refreshing :) Subscribed xx

[@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! 😍

[@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!!

[@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!!!!

[@lmariona4568]

Love your picks. I have a few to read from this list. I just finished The Girl Who Drank the Moon and I loved it.

[@irenevillatoro]

One of my favorites.

[@amayagarcia7296]

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

[@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!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Great recs, ocean at the end of the lane is my favorite Gaiman book

[@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!

[@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.

[@ProspectivePlans]

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

[@michellemengele99]

I added all of these to my GoodReads TBR! Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@alexandraroselyn]

Oh yay! I hope you find one you end up loving!!

[@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!

[@hannahebrownie]

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

An Unkindness of Magicians sounds so good! I'm not a big fantasy reader, but this sounds super interesting. Also, I recently ordered If We Were Villains and I cannot wait for my copy to arrive!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Oh yay!!! I hope you like it!! And yes I loved An Unkindness! I’m not as big a fantasy reader as some of my friends but I really loved this one!!

[@Meg_intheclouds]

What got me out of my most recent book slump was re reading the land of stories by Chris colfer, I love it so much!

[@bethlovescake8783]

So glad this came up on my recommended! Instant sub! 👌 Thank you for this video! 💞

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg thank you!!

[@IlFilodiArianna_vlog]

Thank you for these recommendations, they were great ❤️

[@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!

[@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?

[@laurenbrender3671]

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

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Yay Lexi!!! Just love that you’ve done this. I’ve been totally in a reading slump - sadly it started while starting From Ash and Blood. But I’ve heard such great things about this book so I can’t understand why I’m in a reading slump with this one...🤣💚🙏🏻xx

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Think I just butchered the title...🤦🏼 xx

[@alexandraroselyn]

I’ve heard about that book too! It’s a fantasy right?? Sometimes fantasies can put me in a reading slump and I’m not entirely sure why? But I’ve heard amazing things about it as well!!

[@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!

[@amberfox7164]

The midnight library! It was my favorite book last year. So so good. 🥰🥰🥰

[@maryc3991]

I’m picking up a few of these! Thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@sheenxxx9871]

I love your highlighter sooo much it's beautiful, what is it please? Also I love the list of books, I've been eyeing up the midnight library for a while now. I would also recommend graphic novels for a reading slump they helped me alot when I was in a reading slump and depressed and they are short and whitty, you can get through a few and it helps. Pumpkin Heads helped me alot. And also I recommend middle grade, The Wizard In My Shed by Simon Farnaby, Honestly I'm surprised no-one mentions this book it's absolutely amazing it was the first mid grade book I read and haven't stopped since. It's so well written, so whimsical, it makes you feel so happy inside I can't recommend it enough it's actually amazing 😄 😊 and now I am currently reading the Pages and Co series by Anna James.. again amazing. 😊 xx

[@rasaslase]

I loved Ready Player One. One of my fave books from last year and now just one of my fave books in general. :D The House in the Cerulean Sea... I could look at that book forver is such a cute cover and an amazig book. Thank you for recommendations. All the books that I`ve read from the mentioned i have loved or m wanting to read. Need to get the ones I don`t have yet. :)

[@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!

[@cleg78]

Great video Lexi and you brought up some amazing books 📚💙

[@alexandraroselyn]

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😊

[@hannahcanreadsometimes]

Get me out of that reading slump Lexi 💜💜💜 ready player one is soooo much fun!! I loooovvveee the girl who drank the moon!! We love Neil in this house 💜💜💜 YESSSS lock ever door is soooo good!! Trials are one of the best tropes for sure!!

[@Ezek44]

I’m dreading the day this “reading slump” comes 😖