Read with me for a week | reading slump edition 🥲 5/15/23 - 5/21/23

[@sorrybusyreading]

I feel that. I’m not really in a reading slump but my book is just hard to get through. It’s good though.

[@raimeyreads]

Yea that can be frustrating when it’s a good book but it’s just dragging! But I’m glad you aren’t in a slump! 🙌🏽✨

[@abigaileley9518]

exactly me rn on page 564/617

[@sorrybusyreading]

@@abigaileley9518 good luck

[@amberkernaghan1585]

Sometimes you need to be in a reading slump to figure out what you really want to read. It sucks to be in a reading slump but once you get out of it you feel like and happy to fine a book to get you out of it. One book that got me out of one and I really haven't been on one for a while now. The book was called "The Seven husband of Evelyn Hugo". Happy reading when you get there

[@raimeyreads]

Thanks for the rec and you are right! Sometimes it’s good to slow down so we can feel the excitement of finding an amazing book again! 🥰

[@trisha.gonzales]

im reading that book currently and it helped me get out of a reading slump!

[@eediemh]

the way i get out of a reading slump is to force myself to pick up my book, and then i slowly get caught in it and keep reading!

[@raimeyreads]

I tried that recently and it was actually a huge help! ❤️ Dedicating time to just sit and do nothing but read! 🙌🏽

[@rihannabkelly]

I'm so happy to see that other people have a reading routine similar to mine. Unfortunately, as time goes by, it seems that reading has become a competition. I feel good knowing that many people have the same reading rhythm. ps: amazing video :)

[@raimeyreads]

Awe I’m so glad! And thank you so much! 🙌🏽 And yes I agree, that there can be a pressure in the reading community sometimes to read more and that if you aren’t reading a book a day it’s not enough! It’s always good to take a step back and realize that having a love for reading can mean not reading for two years and then picking up a book, it can mean reading 5 pages a day or yes it can mean reading 200 pages a day if someone has the time. But there should never be competition ❤️🥰 happy reading 📚✨

[@tatevs6597]

I’m in a really bad reading slump bc the book I was reading was going super super super slow and I started reading it bc my teacher recommended it bc she loved it so much. I’ve started a new book that will most likely get me out of my slump so I’m super happy rn

[@raimeyreads]

That always sucks when a book someone else loves just doesn’t click with you but I’m glad you are moving on to a book that is exciting you 🫶🏽📚

[@kioumim]

Just got out months long reading slump, so im sooo happy to enjoy book content like before without the guilt 😭❤

[@raimeyreads]

So glad you are out of your reading slump! They are not fun! 🥲

[@meredithw1515]

I was in a terrible reading slump all through February, March, April, May, and most of June. It was awful. I only read five books in those five months. I kept somehow grabbing the slowest books in existence. Most of them were really good, but it killed me to find reading so difficult. Thankfully, I was able to snap out of it once I found some faster books that were easier to read and sucked me in more. So I’ve been able to read 8 books since June 25 (it’s July 19), which for me, ain’t bad at all.

[@raimeyreads]

Reading slumps are the worst! 🥲 But I’m so glad you are out of it and reading faster paced, and more engaging books! 🙌🏽📚 that is so great! ✨

[@NaenaeVlogs24]

I have Adhd (undiagnosed) so i’m in a constant reading slump but i’m trying to read more

[@raimeyreads]

Totally understandable ❤️ I’m sorry about the reading slumps, they are the literal worst! Just remember to take your time and read books that YOU enjoy! Any reading is still reading 🫶🏽📚❤️

[@NaenaeVlogs24]

@@raimeyreads Thank you ❤️ I’m gonna sub

[@raimeyreads]

@NaenaeVlogs24 appreciate it 🥰📚

[@mollylol265]

this is so real, i always see people saying that they finished a whole book in one day and then when i say i aint that fast they say "wow!that's really slow!" no babes i do other things other than staying on book all day

[@raimeyreads]

Haha yes! I agree, I mean I think it’s great they can read that much but it’s not realistic for everyone ❤️

[@faycoleman9023]

I have been in a reading slump on and off for like 3 years or so. Basically since a little before the pandemic. I didn't read a lot before it but I could usually work my way through about 4-5 books a year. ✨depression✨ and work/college has made it hard to get as into reading as I was when in high school. I recommend the 7-Husband of Evelyn Hugo (anything by the author is great), The Hate you Give series, and reading childrens fantasy books. Or just smaller novellas.

[@raimeyreads]

Reading slumps suck and I’m sorry you experience them too 😢 I appreciate the recs and I hope you are able to get out of your reading slump and find some really great books! ❤️🫶🏽📚

[@stargirl09]

you are so real for this

[@raimeyreads]

Thanks 😅

[@cherryblossomxx3599]

I’m currently stuck in a reading slump too 😅

[@raimeyreads]

I’m so sorry 🥲🫶🏽

[@biancaslifelog]

I appreciate the honesty! Some days I only read one page as well and I'm just like wth lol

[@raimeyreads]

Yes! 🙌🏽 Sometimes 1 pages is what we can do and that’s okay 🥰📚✨

[@Schleichtallihopeakuu]

Me reading half of the book in a day.

[@katie_ig3969]

normally it takes me a month to finish books, I loved that book so much I finished it in three days oml it was so good (in my opinion! Everyone has different opinions :)

[@raimeyreads]

That’s so interesting! And yes that’s what I love about books! 📚🥰

[@liv_urbestiee]

Well. That’s more than I can read in a reading slump when I don’t have school and have to read

[@makennahosler158]

I’m in a terrible reading slump. I only read 3 books last month and nothing this month. I keep picking up books but they just don’t do it and I have looked everywhere for this book I want to read for free but it isn’t available and I don’t have enough money to buy it.

[@raimeyreads]

I’m so sorry, being in a reading slump is terrible especially when you have a certain book in mind and can’t get it! Make sure you are utilizing your local library and Libby, as well as used book websites and BookBub can also tell you when a book goes on sale! Even seeing if you could borrow it from someone 🥲 also make sure to not be hard on yourself about how much you are reading, it’s okay to fluctuate in your reading habits and you are still a reader no matter what ❤️❤️❤️ best of luck to you 📚🥰✨

[@Girlyypop]

Just got out of one after finishing the books we were liars it was just so sad I could do anything but what I did was go book shopping got some new books on my tbr book list didn’t read the entire day than in the morning watch fun videos to get my hyped about the book I am going to read or just book tok video and book challenges (Haley pham) and I read a small short fun paced book!

[@raimeyreads]

That is a great way to get out of a slump! I’m glad you took time to step away and then picked books that excite you as well as getting inspired by the book community! 🙌🏽📚🥰

[@SophieGout-eo6zm]

Ugh I hate slumps, hope you get over it soon!

[@raimeyreads]

Thanks! 🥹🫶🏽

[@sophiatheenglishrider]

so relatable 😭

[@raimeyreads]

🫶🏽🥲

[@peatricklimbeng5962]

So cool

[@terrystaxi4253]

Your reading slump is my average 😂

[@raimeyreads]

That’s a-okay! 🥰 reading any amount is amazing! 🙌🏽

[@terrystaxi4253]

@@raimeyreads aww thank you! Makes me feel much better ❤️‍🩹

[@yarapost-gi8tq]

Right now i am reading the lost bookshop how many stars yall gave it?

[@raimeyreads]

I haven’t read that one yet but I’ve heard good things! Are you liking it??? ᵕ̈

[@snkksss]

I don’t know if it’s count as a « reading slump », but I just read really really slow.. like before I could read a 500 pages book in 2 day, but now I can’t read a chapter In less than hours. I can read 1 page in 20min.. I’m just stuck but I really want to read too! Idk what to do…

[@raimeyreads]

Yes I feel like that is a reading slump for sure! And I’m sorry you are feeling it right now 🥲 what helps me is not feeling pressure to read or finish a specific book. Trying different books and also listening to an audio book if you can sometimes helps break through the slump! ❤️ best of luck and hopefully you will be back to reading 500 pages in no time! 🫶🏽📚

[@snkksss]

@@raimeyreads Thanks you so much !! idk why but i have the feeling that audio book will not help bc i have issues on reading and not in motivation.. btw do you have some shorts and really good book recommendations ? I’ll really appreciate it ❤️❤️

[@raimeyreads]

I could understand that! Book recs are difficult but I’ll give you some of my favorites! Fantasy: Assistant to the villain Dance of thieves duology The girl who fell beneath the sea ACOTAR (of course) Romance: The cheat sheet When in Rome The bromance Bookclub Check and mate Litfic: Malibu rising In five years Mystery/thriller: Truly devious series Rock paper scissors Memoir: Crying in h mart Hope that helps ❤️🫶🏽📚

[@snkksss]

@@raimeyreads Thanks you ❤️

[@LittlePinkBonBon]

Song?

[@raimeyreads]

Cottonwood Firing Squad - hospital beach

[@Lena-gi3sw]

I kinda don't understand reading slump. If reading makes you bored just don't read, don't make reading sound like something you need to do. I'm not saying this to author of the video btw just like general statement. No hate

[@raimeyreads]

That totally makes sense and I think personally I feel like I get into a reading slump when I read a book that I’m not really loving but I make myself read it anyway. Which I am trying to not feel guilty about DNFing a book because you are totally right, we shouldn’t feel pressure when we are just reading for fun! ❤️📚✨

[@TheLocalRat4Life]

Yeah some books you just can’t get in to

[@raimeyreads]

🥲❤️