In this episode we are discussing the dreaded reading slump! Categorized into three types: book hangovers, book burnout, and book conundrums (each with distinct symptoms and solutions), we give recs and tips on how to get out of each slump. All books are listed below!

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Sadie’s Books

Book Hangover Slump:

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Caused it

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - Cured it

Anxious People by Fredrick Backman - Caused it

No Ordinary Dog by Will Chesney - Cured it

Cured Book Burnout Slump:

The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig 

Book Conundrum Recs:

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Re-read one of your favorite books!

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Shan’s Books

Book Hangover Slump:

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - Caused it

Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan - Cured it

The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn 4, but new era 1) - Caused it

Stardust by Neil Gaiman - Caused it

Cured Book Burnout Slump:

Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog by Dave Barry

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni (The whole series, especially the last book!)

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Book Conundrum Recs:

Read a page turner! (Probably anything by Freida McFadden would work)

Read a memoir of someone you’re interested in

Read something whimsical and fun like The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster or Stardust by Neil Gaiman