Ever felt completely uninspired by your bookshelf or Kindle library? Like no book is calling your name? Welcome to the world of mood reading! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m diving into what mood reading really is, why it’s the best way to break out of a reading slump, and how to embrace it guilt-free.

We’ll chat about:

• My personal experience with a massive two-year reading slump (and how I got out of it).
• The pressure of TBR lists, ARCs, and book blogger life—and why they can kill the joy of reading.
• How to use tropes as a mood-reading menu to find the perfect book.
• Why DNFing books is NOT a moral failure—plus, my tips for deciding when to put a book down.
• The power of hyperfixating on an author, trope, or genre—and when it can backfire.
• How random things (like a TikTok video) can inspire your next favorite read.

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Let’s Chat! Are you a mood reader? What’s the last book you picked up purely on vibes? Drop your thoughts in the comments or join the discussion over on Substack!

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