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How to Get Out of A Book Slump

Vrunda Raj Student Contributor, Jefferson University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Jefferson chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Reading comes from a place of love and sometimes that love can dwindle. Every reader including me has experienced a book slump, when you lose interest in reading. I think that it is very natural to have a book slump but there are ways to reignite your love of reading. Below I have written some tips that can help you get interested in reading again and hopefully take you out of your reading slump.

  1. Re-read Your Favorite Book – This can help you get out of your slump because your favorite book can remind you why you love reading so much and inspire you to find similar books to read.
  2. Join a Book Club – A book club pushes you to read a book without pressuring you to choose it which allows you the freedom to hate or love it. Moreover, you get the opportunity to chat about the book which can encourage your love for books as you realize what you enjoy and don’t enjoy.
  3. Read a Short Book – Sometimes all you have to do as a reader is just start reading again, repetition is key. By reading a short book there is no worry about page count, time, and more which allows you the space to actually enjoy the process of reading.
  4. Try a Reading Challenge – A reading challenge is a great way to push you out of your comfort zone and give you the space to find books that you enjoy. It is also a great way to make reading a habit allowing for you to continue reading books that you prefer once the challenge is completed.
  5. Try a New Reading Environment – Sometimes the environment you are reading in is not comfortable for you anymore or you’re just bored of that space. A great way to start reading is to try a new place to read in that can create positive vibes instead of carrying old feelings from the previous space. This is a fresh start 
  6. Take a Break – This is the hardest tip for me to give because I never want people to stop reading. However, sometimes you get burnt out from reading too much or reading great books that other books can compare. So it may be necessary to take a break and then when you’re ready slowly ease yourself back into reading because nobody is judging. PSA: This tip may or may not be for you so please evaluate yourself as a person and your habits before trying this tip because I never want to be the excuse for people to not read anymore.

I hope that these tips will help you fall back in love with reading because reading is truly one of the most special activities a person can do. So try these tricks anytime your love for books starts to dwindle! Also, remember reading is not a race, nobody is counting how many books you have read, but your focus should be on enjoying every book you read.

Vrunda Raj

Jefferson '27

Vrunda Raj is the Secretary and Senior Editor of HerCampus at the Jefferson chapter. Vrunda writes articles and edits member articles, ensuring that they follow HerCampus guidelines, and helps Junior Editors with their editing. As Secretary, she deals with correspondence, creating meeting minutes, organizing agendas, and monitoring documentation. She helps the President and Vice President stay on schedule for chapter endeavors.

Vrunda is currently a junior at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She is majoring in a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology in the 3 +2 program. Outside of HerCampus, Vrunda participates in SASA, the South Asian Students Association which is a culturally aware organization that helps build stronger connections to the South Asian community and culture. Both HerCampus and SASA help Vrunda explore her voice and her culture further.

In her free time, Vrunda loves to read romance books, watch TV shows from different countries especially India, take pictures, do paint by numbers, and sculpt with clay. Vrunda is a fan of anything that lets her relax on her couch or use her creativity. Recently, she has picked up a love of traveling so she hopes to travel more creating more experiences and memories to cherish.