Musing Mondays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB that asks you to muse about one of several “bookish” questions… or, you can just ramble on about anything you like that pertains to books! You can join in by clicking the graphic above. Go ahead–it’s fun!
Here’s my musing for this week–
Everyone goes through the dreaded “reading slump” once in awhile—when you just can’t seem to find a book that catches your interest. But I’ve found that over the last couple of weeks I’ve been experiencing the direct opposite—a wonderful “reading streak”!
I’ve been really fortunate to read a string of truly amazing books lately—the kind of books that you can’t wait to pick up and hate to put down. The kind of books that you think about even when you’re not reading them. The kind of books that remind you of why you’d rather spend your free time reading than doing almost anything else.
All of these books are contemporary fiction (four novels, one short story collection), which kind of surprises me. I read—and enjoy—A LOT of nonfiction. But for some reason I’ve been in a fiction mood lately, and reading these books has only encouraged me to seek out even more novels. The common link between all five of these books is the strong, relatable characters–most of them female. I still find myself thinking about them at odd times during the day, and to me that’s one of the signs of a powerful writer.
I haven’t had a reading streak like this in quite awhile, and I know that eventually it’ll end when I read a few “good but not great” books, or even one or two “why did I even bother” books. But for right now, I’m just enjoying sinking into one great book after another!
How about you? Have you experienced a reading streak—or a dreaded reading slump—lately? Have you read any of the books on my “streak list”? Please share!
August 25, 2014 at 6:35 am
I love hitting a truly good reading streak. I have been very lucky this year with the not so good reads being followed up by great reads. I do hope your run of books continues
August 25, 2014 at 12:46 pm
It is such a good feeling! One after another . . . there is just so much good stuff out there right now!
August 25, 2014 at 7:02 am
Isn’t it great when that happens!? I’ve read some really good book this summer, too… including The Vacationers.
August 25, 2014 at 12:47 pm
Absolutely–it definitely makes up for any string of “OK” books that sometimes happen!
August 25, 2014 at 8:29 am
I love it when that happens. I love Science Fiction and have found several I love lately. Just makes it harder when the streak disappears.
August 25, 2014 at 12:47 pm
Very true–because then you definitely know what you’re missing!
August 25, 2014 at 9:58 am
My reading streak was sometime in April but the whole of July and Aug I was in a terrible slump 😦 Hitting my stride again now ! Hope your streak continues ! 🙂
August 25, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Reading slumps are no fun at all–hope you find some GREAT books to get you out of it!
August 25, 2014 at 10:24 am
I’ve had a couple of likes-but-not-loves lately that ruined my streak! All of your books are either on my wishlist/tbr or I’ve read.
August 25, 2014 at 12:49 pm
I’d had several “likes but not loves” before this streak started, so I’m really appreciating all the LOVES!
August 25, 2014 at 11:21 am
I love a week with books that hold onto me while reading, and even afterwards. The Husband’s Secret is one I loved, as well as Still Life with Bread Crumbs. I recently downloaded Everything I Never Told You…can’t wait! And I’m curious about The Vacationers and Other People We Married.
Thanks for sharing…and here’s my MONDAY MUSINGS POST
August 25, 2014 at 12:49 pm
Agreed–I love it when I keep thinking about a book after I finish it–and all of these titles fit that category!
August 25, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Last year I had several bad reading slumps, but this year has been much better. I’ve been on a good reading streak for a few months now, so I’m crossing my finger and hoping that It’ll continue.
August 25, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Wow! what a streak!! I have The Husband’s Secret downloaded. I need to get around to reading it!
I find reading slumps hit me a lot more nowadays than they used to. It is nice when you come across books that make you excited to read again!