Comments on: Book Block http://thebluestockings.com/2008/08/book-block/ A Place for Readers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:36:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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?

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