Comments on: Book Block http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/ A Place for Readers Tue, 22 May 2012 02:03:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Becky http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Becky Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:25:31 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-448 Very familiar with reader's block, at which point I turn to films instead, until the next book comes along that really piques my interest; often, it's the book I couldn't read a few days ago. If not, I go to the bookstore for a leisurely browse until something really calls to me. Or, I treat myself to a hardback edition. Very familiar with reader’s block, at which point I turn to films instead, until the next book comes along that really piques my interest; often, it’s the book I couldn’t read a few days ago. If not, I go to the bookstore for a leisurely browse until something really calls to me. Or, I treat myself to a hardback edition.

]]> By: trish http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-447 trish Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:48:00 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-447 Hmm...well, I suppose I pick up a book more compelling than the last. I'm a firm believer in switching between what might be considered literature and mind candy...thereby reducing the times I have book block. I don't know if you feel under pressure to read anything, but I've really slowed down on what I accept to review so that I can (in the future) pick up what I want, not what I have to read. There's nothing like being made to do something taking the joy out of it! Hmm…well, I suppose I pick up a book more compelling than the last. I’m a firm believer in switching between what might be considered literature and mind candy…thereby reducing the times I have book block.

I don’t know if you feel under pressure to read anything, but I’ve really slowed down on what I accept to review so that I can (in the future) pick up what I want, not what I have to read. There’s nothing like being made to do something taking the joy out of it!

]]> By: Matt http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-446 Matt Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:22:50 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-446 Call it mental adjustment. When I have ho-hum days of reading, I turn to my journal. Pride and Prejudice will surely spice up your reading. :) I just finished it about 15 minutes ago! Call it mental adjustment. When I have ho-hum days of reading, I turn to my journal. Pride and Prejudice will surely spice up your reading. :) I just finished it about 15 minutes ago!

]]> By: chartroose http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-445 chartroose Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:41:16 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-445 Hey, don't sweat the reader's block. We all get it. Perhaps a road trip to the mountains or a couple of leisurely strolls will help clear your clogged-up, non-readerish mind a little bit. Hey, don’t sweat the reader’s block. We all get it. Perhaps a road trip to the mountains or a couple of leisurely strolls will help clear your clogged-up, non-readerish mind a little bit.

]]> By: Jena http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-444 Jena Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:31 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-444 Much as I love Pride & Prejudice, I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone with reader's block. The old prose might really grate on your already sensitive nerves. Oh, I know. Reread Harry Potter (assuming you've read Harry Potter, and if you haven't, what are you waiting for?)! That (usually) works for me. Of course, then I just want more Harry Potter. What is it about that series? Much as I love Pride & Prejudice, I don’t think I’d recommend it to anyone with reader’s block. The old prose might really grate on your already sensitive nerves. Oh, I know. Reread Harry Potter (assuming you’ve read Harry Potter, and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?)! That (usually) works for me. Of course, then I just want more Harry Potter. What is it about that series?

]]> By: Mrs S | Blue Archipelago http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Mrs S | Blue Archipelago Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:36:07 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-442 Last weekend I didn't pick up a book the whole time - and it felt good to do other things! But reader's block is a pain - I'm currently trying to read great expectations - but it requires so much concentration I keep finding other things to do - like watch mindless tv :( Last weekend I didn’t pick up a book the whole time – and it felt good to do other things! But reader’s block is a pain – I’m currently trying to read great expectations – but it requires so much concentration I keep finding other things to do – like watch mindless tv :(

]]> By: Blake http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Blake Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:07:44 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-441 I get movied out every once and while. It seems at that time that I should re-watch one of my favorite movies get out of the slump, but I usually can't get through those and it takes something new and exciting to get me going. I get movied out every once and while. It seems at that time that I should re-watch one of my favorite movies get out of the slump, but I usually can’t get through those and it takes something new and exciting to get me going.

]]> By: Nari http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Nari Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:46:45 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-440 I get reader's block a lot too. I'll read the first page of about 12 books before I finally settle on one, usually something short. Or I just sit in front of the TV knitting for a few hours letting my mind rest for a while, or I'll go to a park or go on a walk. Sometimes its good to take a break from books and enjoy life for a while. At least while the weather is warm. I get reader’s block a lot too. I’ll read the first page of about 12 books before I finally settle on one, usually something short. Or I just sit in front of the TV knitting for a few hours letting my mind rest for a while, or I’ll go to a park or go on a walk. Sometimes its good to take a break from books and enjoy life for a while. At least while the weather is warm.

]]> By: Suey http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-439 Suey Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:56:31 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-439 I hate it when this happens. Re-reading is a good choice I think. Also, for me, a fun, easy YA book really helps. I hate it when this happens. Re-reading is a good choice I think. Also, for me, a fun, easy YA book really helps.

]]> By: Fyrefly http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Fyrefly Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:26:39 +0000 http://thebluestockings.com/?p=195#comment-437 Watch a movie, or some trashy TV, or the Olympics, or something. I also go back to childhood favorites that I can pick up in the middle and don't have to pay much attention to. In any case, don't force it! I've had reader's block a few times, usually but not always after forcing myself to finish a book I wasn't enjoying, and the desire to read always comes back eventually. Watch a movie, or some trashy TV, or the Olympics, or something. I also go back to childhood favorites that I can pick up in the middle and don’t have to pay much attention to.

In any case, don’t force it! I’ve had reader’s block a few times, usually but not always after forcing myself to finish a book I wasn’t enjoying, and the desire to read always comes back eventually.

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