Category: Bookish Thoughts

Where I post the thoughts I have about reading, books, etc.

Why I Stopped Book Blogging

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I totally fell off the wagon when it comes to keeping up with this blog. I felt like every time I finished a book I needed to write a book report. It felt like homework. It sucked the joy out of reading a bit. But at the same time, I have had so many thoughts about the recent books that I’ve read. Take Malibu Rising for example. That was my first Taylor Jenkins Reid read. It surprised me. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. I know her books have received so many rave reviews. I was worried it wouldn’t live up to the hype. But I loved it.

Then I also have thoughts on books that I didn’t really like. Sadly, the latest Sally Rooney, Beautiful World, Where Are You? I thought it was dull in some spots. I couldn’t connect with the characters like I did in Conversations with Friends or Normal People. Then there’s the book I just finished, Reputation by Sara Shepard. I thought because I read some of the Pretty Little Liars series and The Lying Game I would like this one. I felt like I couldn’t get behind any of the characters and sometimes the pacing was a little slow. Usually, I like alternating perspectives, but this tactic could get confusing in this book. I would get lost on how some characters would learn certain information.

You could call what I just wrote mini reviews, but I’m wondering if this is the right platform me? Should I start a separate Instagram account for book reviews? Would that feel less like a school assignment? I also don’t read as fast as I used to in high school. It takes me the full two weeks to read a library book, especially if I’m not really into it. This means my post uploads could get inconsistent.

What I’m trying to say is I want to revive this blog. But I don’t know what the next steps are. I do have other interests outside of reading. I think books were a safe topic for me. It was super easy to find source material and I already read regularly. I know I need to do so more out of the box thinking. This year I want to try new things with this blog and how I make content.