Book Blogger Hop: Do you struggle to start a new read after finishing a truly amazing one?

It’s time for another Book Blogger Hop hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer! Each week, we all answer the same bookish question and then hop around to see everyone’s responses.

This Week’s Prompt

Do you struggle to start a new read after finishing a truly amazing one?
(submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews)

My Answer

Yes — I absolutely struggle to start a new read after finishing a truly amazing one. It’s like my mind is still living in that story, and everything on my TBR suddenly feels like the wrong mood.

If I try to force it, I usually end up distracted or overly critical of the next book, which isn’t fair to the story. What works better for me is giving myself a short pause — even just a day — before jumping into something new.

When I am ready, I often reach for a lighter “palette cleanser” or a comfort reread before diving back into something emotionally heavy.

If you’re stuck in that in-between phase, I shared a few low-pressure ideas here: 10 Fun Ways to Choose Your Next Book. Sometimes a small shift is all it takes to break a book hangover.

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How about you? Do you jump right into your next book, or do you need a little breathing room after a five-star read?

Join the Conversation
Do you get book hangovers — or read straight through?

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