Man, I love reading, but I’ve noticed I do not have the ability to read one book immediately after another without feeling a little burnt from reading.
I just finished “Symphony of Secrets” by Brendan Slocumb and I’m ready for my next read, but I was curious to see how many others give themselves a breather moment before picking up the next book? If not, what’s your secret?
If I start too soon, I notice a “book hangover” is still present.
by dxvil98
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For me, it depends on the genre. I’m reading the Throne of Glass series rn (It’s trash), and I’ve been flying through the books. I’m thinking it’s a good idea to keep easier YA books on hand as something to read in between books that are a bit more conceptually thought provoking. That way you can take a break without having to actually stop reading.
Does that make sense?
No, I will literally read the last page of a book and go into my Kindle library and move onto the next as soon as I’m done. I have to read as I’m trying to wind down and fall asleep every night, it’s literally crucial, so it’s a necessity to continue reading
I like to journal about my thoughts, thematics, what I thought about a book after finishing it. Nothing too long, just a regular A5 page. That usually serves me as a palette cleanser.
If a book is a really hard or impactful read, I put in lighter reads or graphic novels after it to let it sink in a bit. Stuff I can finish it in one day and then go into the next one.