The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
I wasn’t going to do a Sunday Post this week, but I figured I’d check in. I’ve been on bit of a hiatus from blogging. Partly because of limited time, and partly because I need it. Reading hasn’t been going all that well either. I’ve set aside four ARCs so far because I can’t get into them. I had to fall back on a beloved series to help me out of the funk. Thank goodness for Kate Daniels! So obviously I’m tanking on the Clean Sweep Challenge. *sigh*
On the Blog
- Seveneves by Neal Stephenson (Review) – I loved the epic sci-fi.
Books Read
Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry
With Visions of Red by Trisha Wolfe
Magic Breaks by Kate Daniels ← Haha! You know what I mean.
Books Acquired
Purchased:
I’m finally getting around to The Martin.
Have a great week!
Sometimes you need the break. At least you had a fave series to help with your funk. <3
I'm actually doing better than I expected with Clean Sweep but I read when I'm stress and May has been nothing but stress. Ah well.
Happy reading, whatever it may be!
Coming out of a break myself, I understand your need for it – and the lack of time 🙂 And yes, you’re reading The Martian, I hope you’ll luuuuurve it ! I checked Neal Stephenson at my library, they seem to have 2 of his books but they’re historicals, I guess that author likes to try different genres, which is fine by me. Take care, relax as much as you can and have a great week 😉
Hate those reading slumps! I find that turning to a favourite author like you have done works for me too.
Sometimes you need a break! And hope you get out of the reading slump. The Martian is one that I have gone back and forth on if I want to read. Interested to see what you think when you get to it. Have a great week!
I’m excited to get my hands on Nowhere But Here. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it! 🙂
I hate a reading slump, especially when I don’t have a distraction or favorite series on hand. Thank goodness we can now download books in the middle of the night if we run out.Hope you have a good week!
I know that feeling of needing a break and falling onto a series you adore. its good to have a break and have a perspective of life and your blog. Hope you enjoyed Nowhere But Here.
I’m keen to read The Martian. I’m not sure if it’s already out in Australia, but I must check it out!
Deb
A break is always good. Nowhere But Here looks good, so many books I am adding to my to read shelf. Have a good week.
I hope you’ll have a better time with Martian that I did. I simply couldn’t get into it. I hope that you’ll get over this mini slump soon. I miss you harassing me. 😉
Sometimes a break is a good thing. You feel rejuvenated when you return. Hope you have a great week!
Sorry you’re in a bit of a funk! I was there myself not too long ago. I really enjoyed Nowhere But Here and hope you did too. Sometimes I just have to read something that I know I’m going to love to help me get out of it. And a blogging funk…well that’s been new to me this year also. BUT everyone needs a break from time to time!
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
In the last two weeks or so I’ve also been taking a break. I’m needing a reading break. Sometimes we just need it.
Its okay to take a break. Breaks are very healthy.
Grace @ Books of Love
Aw, I hope you get back into the swing of things soon, Christy! Blogging and reading funks are the worst. 🙁
I Heard The Martian is really good. Not sure if it’s for me but since you’re having a not so good streak, I hope you enjoy it!
Sometimes that is best thing when you have a slump. Hope it passes soon. OMG, I love the Martian on audio..it was brilliant!
I’m feeling the need for a break too but I committed to so much for May and half of June. I’ll just soldier on and do like you. Pick out a much loved favorite and get my reading mood perked up:)
I know, I keep going through those funks, I find a good read and then several meh reads. I have heard some good things about the Martian I want to try it on audio. I just started The Big Fix last night, have you read that series by Linda Grimes? I think you would love it. Hugs. Hope you have a great week.
Unless you are getting a paycheck for it, reading and blogging should be about making the blogger’s life better, their reading experience richer and hopefully we can touch the lives and hearts of others.
Do not be hard on yourself – like they say don;t sweat the small stuff!
Sorry you haven’t really been feeling the books lately. I don’t really DNF things, but I’m currently reading something that I think I’m headed that way toward – good thing I have some other titles I’m more into.
I want Seveneves so bad. I have already seen amazing reviews.
Oh streaks like that suck. I’ve been having awful luck with books lately. Not that I couldn’t get into them but they keep doing unforgivable things and grrr. Hope you’re feeling better bookish-wise this week!
I hear ya! I’m behind on ARCs but trying to catch up and obviously since it’s Monday, behind on blogging crap too. (
*sigh* I think when summer hits I’ll take a short break. I think it would do me some good.
I want to read The Martian so bad! But haven’t convinced myself to buy it yet. You can check out my Sunday Post in the link below!
A break is definitely needed sometimes. I’m thinking of taking one. I was going to set up my blog’s anniversary stuff, but halfway through the prep I just broke down. So I’m going to step back and just do what I can.
I hope you enjoy The Martian, it was definitely a lot of fun!
sometimes you need to just take a break. Life gets hectic that is for sure. I know that when I am super busy or super stressed, sometimes it is harder for me to get into a book.
So sorry to hear about your reading funk. I’ve been a bit in a reading funk too :/ Have you found anything to help with it?