It's been almost 3 weeks since I last finished a book. Goodness, time flies when you're really having fun just being lazy. My lazy ass and I have just been watching lots of TV, Facebook-ing, and tinkering with gadgets. If I'm not in front of the computer, I'm stuffing myself with empty calories.
Yes, I blame a lot of things, mostly TV shows: Bates Motel, The Following, Scandal, Revenge, Elementary, House of Cards, and Monday Mornings. Or just maybe I should blame the Internet, as I get these episodes as web downloads. TV to the people!
But all is not lost. I've a bunch of books beside my bed, all 8 of them young adult. (Requisite picture below.) I've bought just 1 of them, Crash and Burn; the rest were given as birthday presents.
I love YA novels, with their no-nonsense narratives, engaging plot, and clear story lines. I'm particularly interested with Cinder, a sci-fi retelling of the beloved fairy tale, but this time with androids and space ships! The controversial Burgess novel appeals to; it's supposedly the basis of the cult TV series Life As We Know It.
But I'm just going to take things slow. I think if I force myself to read, then I'll just take the fun out of the hobby. The last thing I want is for reading to become a chore. Reading is definitely not the same as doing the laundry, or washing the dishes, or taking the dog for a walk and waiting for it to poop.
Yes, I blame a lot of things, mostly TV shows: Bates Motel, The Following, Scandal, Revenge, Elementary, House of Cards, and Monday Mornings. Or just maybe I should blame the Internet, as I get these episodes as web downloads. TV to the people!
But all is not lost. I've a bunch of books beside my bed, all 8 of them young adult. (Requisite picture below.) I've bought just 1 of them, Crash and Burn; the rest were given as birthday presents.
I love YA novels, with their no-nonsense narratives, engaging plot, and clear story lines. I'm particularly interested with Cinder, a sci-fi retelling of the beloved fairy tale, but this time with androids and space ships! The controversial Burgess novel appeals to; it's supposedly the basis of the cult TV series Life As We Know It.
But I'm just going to take things slow. I think if I force myself to read, then I'll just take the fun out of the hobby. The last thing I want is for reading to become a chore. Reading is definitely not the same as doing the laundry, or washing the dishes, or taking the dog for a walk and waiting for it to poop.
8 comments:
Not to worry, my friend. You can't do anything, no matter how pleasurable, non-stop without a break forever; if you could, most people would never get out of bed! Just enjoy your other activities, and be ready for that reading binge that's sure to come...
I wish I had reader's block. My DH would be ecstatic if I developed this!
Hello, Jack! Thanks! I hope you're enjoying your other non-reading activities too!
Hi, Book Dilettante! LOL!
I know how you feel, sometimes stress sets off readers block for me, which is the greatest irony cause that is when I most need the escape of a good book. I have learnt not to fight it but just give in and veg with a good dvd.
I will be really interested to see your thoughts on Cinder, that is a book that has been hovering on the margin of my interest for sometime now.
Reading slumps. Happens to each of us at one time or the other, right? But I agree with you - reading shouldn't be a chore. :)
P.S. My heart jus tpractically jumped at seeing The Fault In Our Stars! :)
Hello, Arabella! I'd be sure to post my thoughts on Cinder as soon as I finish it.
Hi, Lynai! I think everyone already has read that book! Thank goodness it was given to me as a gift.
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