Books to make reading fun again when you hit a slump

You might be here because you've read a book that you can't really advance on, because you already have so much to read for your course that you have no energy left for reading, because you've forgotten about reading during this busy assignment period or because of any other reason. Whatever the reason is, it's okay.  

If you are in a reading slump, leave the classics. Yes, we all have some classics in our racks waiting to be read, but this is not the time. What you need now is an easy, simple, entertaining book that will take your mind off everything else. This might be a book that you've never read before or that one book that you would re-read over and over again.  

Remember that book that made you love reading, that story that captured you, those 400 pages that you finished in a day? That is exactly what you need right now. If it helps, mine was Binding 13.  

As university students, we often read dense, demanding texts, so it's understandable if we sometimes lose the joy of reading for fun. So, if you use up your time to read other complicated books, you might never want to read again. You already have so much on your plate!  

If you are already reading a simple book that you thought would be the most entertaining, leave it, take a break, and pick up another book. Maybe you need a change of pace, or maybe you just need a change of genre. You could try reading something completely different. If you are reading romance, move to thriller, maybe adrenaline is what you need!  Normally, I am a big fan of romance books, and I loved One True Loves from Taylor Jenkins, Everything I Know About Love from Dolly Alderton, and so many more! But every once in a while, I need a change and reading some thrillers, such as The Housemaid books by Freida McFadden, really helps me when in a reading slump.  

Yes, reading can teach us so much, and learning from books is a beautiful thing, but remember, it is also made to help us escape reality, to immerse ourselves in different worlds. It is supposed to be a safe place, somewhere you love to be. So, this month, pick up a new book, one whose first line has already captured your attention, go to your favourite cafe, park, or lie in bed. Go wherever you feel most comfortable, and allow yourself to relax during this stressful period.  

Maybe you could even read a book alongside one of your friends. You could start it together and meet up to read and share your thoughts. This would be a great way to make this reading experience more engaging.  

So, if you've hit a reading slump, don't worry, I am sure the love of reading is still there, ready to trap you again.