tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post5521562392856894186..comments2023-05-04T08:28:44.100-04:00Comments on Bookworm Meets Bookworm: Reading Rut-- What To Do?Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-71396018025583635832011-01-05T11:20:32.498-05:002011-01-05T11:20:32.498-05:00I totally understand about getting in a book rut! ...I totally understand about getting in a book rut! I was in a book rut a few months ago, and did a small project where I read The Little Prince and The Little Prince graphic novels. They were quick reads, but dense in meaning.The Bookeater [aka Emily]http://eatthebooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-28772630709579394742011-01-05T08:39:09.917-05:002011-01-05T08:39:09.917-05:00These are all great ideas. I've actually foun...These are all great ideas. I've actually found a novel I'm going to stick with- well for the bookclub- in addition to The Cookbook Collector. Guilt seems to be a recurring theme here. Perhaps if you don't feel something speaks to you it's not, as everyone has suggested, for you at this time in your life. Or ever?!?! Thanks for all the motivational conversation. That's what book blogging is all about!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-92205787257381804842011-01-04T23:08:56.531-05:002011-01-04T23:08:56.531-05:00Reading ruts. They happen. What usually works best...Reading ruts. They happen. What usually works best for me to get out of one is to not read at all. I hate feeling like reading is a chore because it really sucks the fun out of it. When I take a few days off I get to the point where I want to read, rather than feeling like I should.<br /><br />Also, I wouldn't feel too bad about books you don't like or feel like you can't finish. It's not a race, and you won't like every book you pick up. It just won't happen. I'm also a firm believe that there is a "right book at the right time". Maybe the book you are reading now but don't enjoy so much, you will like a year from now. It's ok to put it down and pick it up later (or not at all...) Anyway, do what makes you happy and don't let it overwhelm you. That's when it becomes no fun.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-55430234748732860902011-01-04T13:47:59.627-05:002011-01-04T13:47:59.627-05:00Beth, I do the same thing. And I feel even guiltie...Beth, I do the same thing. And I feel even guiltier because some of the books I don't finish are classics and held in high regard by most readers. <br /><br />By the way, I always enjoy coming to your blog and I was inspired to make my own. Check it out at ohmygodwin.tumblr.com<br /><br />Hope you had a great holiday and best of luck in the new year!<br /><br />-BrentBrent Godwinhttp://www.twitter.com/brent_godwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-45667003947703067022011-01-04T09:01:34.038-05:002011-01-04T09:01:34.038-05:00I'm in a similar position - I have too many bo...I'm in a similar position - I have too many books on my shelf and I can take ages choosing the next read. I just tell myself that eventually I will read all of the ones I want to, so it doesn't matter which one I start with.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-11277682134064963652011-01-03T23:59:42.278-05:002011-01-03T23:59:42.278-05:00When I get in a rut (which happens way too often) ...When I get in a rut (which happens way too often) I go on Amazon and look at listmania for lists that contain books I loved and books I, therefore, might. Even if a book is great, it might just be that you picked it up at the wrong time in your life so keeping it on a shelf for later is good!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432748652074427912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-2138156049018577972011-01-03T20:49:11.977-05:002011-01-03T20:49:11.977-05:00Jamie- Those are great ideas. I decided to toss t...Jamie- Those are great ideas. I decided to toss the ones I really wasn't into aside and try something else. I'm actually enjoying The Cookbook Collector right now. It's interesting to see how other people get out of the funk. I'll keep your advice in mind.<br /><br />Bailey- I got A Tree Grows in Brooklyn at a thrift store pretty recently and have it sitting on the TBR shelf (meaning top of book case cause it's too full). I wonder if I could incorporate it into the classics challenge?!? I've heard so man great reviews.<br /><br />Chelle- I tend to really love sappy literary fiction but have wanted to get away from it. Obviously, the YA title TKONLG didn't work. So far Goodman's title is engrossing.<br /><br />Blogging books can make it difficult to keep the momentum-not vice versa- but I just have to remind myself that it's ok to move on if I don't like a title. And it's also ok to take a break.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-41052792671227761422011-01-03T19:52:38.688-05:002011-01-03T19:52:38.688-05:00When I get in a rut I like to fall back on a genre...When I get in a rut I like to fall back on a genre I know I like. For me that's fantasy/science fiction. It brings back the pleasure in reading for me. Once refreshed I feel ready to read something else or something more challenging again.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506296443676360367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-14469836650008196862011-01-03T16:43:57.978-05:002011-01-03T16:43:57.978-05:00Reading ruts are no fun! Have you ever read A Tre...Reading ruts are no fun! Have you ever read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith? It's one of my favorites. It's a classic of sorts, but it reads as if it's very modern. Anyway, I hope you find something that ends the rut soon!Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025977978080091819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980093669604155928.post-20387446838071060672011-01-03T15:43:30.481-05:002011-01-03T15:43:30.481-05:00Ugh! I hate being a rut like this. I hope you find...Ugh! I hate being a rut like this. I hope you find your way out of it soon.<br /><br />Sometimes I decide to read a magazine or a novella instead. This way it's short and non-committal but I'm still reading. Then I hope maybe I'm ready for a book! If that doesn't work, I do a reread of a favorite book. Even if I don't reread the whole thing but just favorite parts or something it helps to get me excited. Another thing I do is read something REALLY out of my normal reading zone--something thrilling or fluffy. Sometimes it helps just to read something different.<br /><br />A book that got me out of a book slump earlier in the year was My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Murier. It would also be part of your classics challenge! :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905075906530067471noreply@blogger.com