Have you ever been the victim of a reading slump? There is nothing worse, really. Wanting to pick up a really engrossing book and not having any idea where to begin is just torture. Well, never fear, I have some ideas for you! Four of these books are quite long, and one is rather short. I love a nice juicy long book in the summer, when I have loads of time to immerse myself in another world. On the other hand, if your time is limited, try the shorter option.
Life is transformed for an impoverished but genteel war widow and her spinster daughter when they are forced to take in lodgers. Their world is about to experience quite the shake up.
A story told by the wife and four daughters of an evangelical preacher who takes them to the Belgian Congo in the 1950s. A suspenseful epic drama of one family's un-doing.
Bessey Buckley, a street wise fifteen year old, takes a job as a maid in a nineteenth century Scottish manor house where things are definitely not as they seem.
First in the Seven Sisters series. Six baby girls are adopted by a fabulously rich Swiss businessman. Upon his death, each girl is given the details as to where in the world she came from and encouraged to return there to explore her roots. I love this series of books where each daughter returns to her origins and discovers who she really is.
I am a broken record on this book. Still holds first place for best book of the year for me. Less than 300 pages, it is the gripping adventure of two college boys who are traveling on a remote Canadian river by canoe. These boys are tested by fire, white water and violence, and you will not be able to put the book down until the last page.
The only disadvantage to choosing a book to get you out of a reading slump, is that after reading it you may have a book hangover, which calls for a whole other blog post!
18 responses to “Reading Slump?”
I love the Seven Sisters series. I have read all except the last two, and so enjoy Lucinda Riley’s writing. You have several other titles listed that I’ve not read, so I have some to add to my list. Thanks!
I love the Seven Sisters series. I have read all except the last two, and so enjoy Lucinda Riley’s writing. You have several other titles listed that I’ve not read, so I have some to add to my list. Thanks!
I love the Seven Sisters series. I have read all except the last two, and so enjoy Lucinda Riley’s writing. You have several other titles listed that I’ve not read, so I have some to add to my list. Thanks!
Nicole, I always enjoy your book reviews.
When I’m in a reading slump I like to listen to book podcasts, even though I’m not reading, just listening to people talk intelligently about books they love, or sometimes don’t love, keeps me connected to my reading life. And sometimes I get a book recommendation that boosts me out of my slump.
Here are my 4 favorite reading podcasts:
Currently Reading – two reading friends talk about their bookish lives and press great books into the listeners hands.
From the Front Porch – a podcast from a book store owner.
Sarah’s Book Shelves Live – good guests and book reviews, she doesn’t hold back.
What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel – where a guest shares what they are reading now, their 3 favorite books of all time and a book they didn’t care for. Anne then picks some new reads for the guest based on this info. I love hearing about the guests favorite reads and why.
Most of these podcasts also have blogs, for folks that aren’t into podcasting.
Nicole, I always enjoy your book reviews.
When I’m in a reading slump I like to listen to book podcasts, even though I’m not reading, just listening to people talk intelligently about books they love, or sometimes don’t love, keeps me connected to my reading life. And sometimes I get a book recommendation that boosts me out of my slump.
Here are my 4 favorite reading podcasts:
Currently Reading – two reading friends talk about their bookish lives and press great books into the listeners hands.
From the Front Porch – a podcast from a book store owner.
Sarah’s Book Shelves Live – good guests and book reviews, she doesn’t hold back.
What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel – where a guest shares what they are reading now, their 3 favorite books of all time and a book they didn’t care for. Anne then picks some new reads for the guest based on this info. I love hearing about the guests favorite reads and why.
Most of these podcasts also have blogs, for folks that aren’t into podcasting.
Nicole, I always enjoy your book reviews.
When I’m in a reading slump I like to listen to book podcasts, even though I’m not reading, just listening to people talk intelligently about books they love, or sometimes don’t love, keeps me connected to my reading life. And sometimes I get a book recommendation that boosts me out of my slump.
Here are my 4 favorite reading podcasts:
Currently Reading – two reading friends talk about their bookish lives and press great books into the listeners hands.
From the Front Porch – a podcast from a book store owner.
Sarah’s Book Shelves Live – good guests and book reviews, she doesn’t hold back.
What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel – where a guest shares what they are reading now, their 3 favorite books of all time and a book they didn’t care for. Anne then picks some new reads for the guest based on this info. I love hearing about the guests favorite reads and why.
Most of these podcasts also have blogs, for folks that aren’t into podcasting.
Morning, Nicole. I just read the Seven Sisters and I’m hooked! Except I know that I have the Storm Sister somewhere in my house but I can’t find it! Augh. The River is now in my amazon cart. I started reading Elizabeth George’s Thomas Linley 18 book series and I’m about halfway through them. She started writing them in the late 80’s and I think she’s still writing. I hope you find some sewing time in between your books!!
Morning, Nicole. I just read the Seven Sisters and I’m hooked! Except I know that I have the Storm Sister somewhere in my house but I can’t find it! Augh. The River is now in my amazon cart. I started reading Elizabeth George’s Thomas Linley 18 book series and I’m about halfway through them. She started writing them in the late 80’s and I think she’s still writing. I hope you find some sewing time in between your books!!
Morning, Nicole. I just read the Seven Sisters and I’m hooked! Except I know that I have the Storm Sister somewhere in my house but I can’t find it! Augh. The River is now in my amazon cart. I started reading Elizabeth George’s Thomas Linley 18 book series and I’m about halfway through them. She started writing them in the late 80’s and I think she’s still writing. I hope you find some sewing time in between your books!!
What a delight to find more book suggestions! joy!! Will add these authors to my library list.
Hugs!
What a delight to find more book suggestions! joy!! Will add these authors to my library list.
Hugs!
What a delight to find more book suggestions! joy!! Will add these authors to my library list.
Hugs!
Thanks for the book suggestions. I’ve been thinking of giving THE RIVER a try. So now I’m putting git on my list.
Thanks for the book suggestions. I’ve been thinking of giving THE RIVER a try. So now I’m putting git on my list.
Thanks for the book suggestions. I’ve been thinking of giving THE RIVER a try. So now I’m putting git on my list.
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