cobaltclear
[ Clear ✨ 30+ / they/she ] Fan of detective novels, mysteries, manga, and Japanese light novels Joined: Jan • 09 • 2026
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I finished the book that really got me back into it, and then I read a couple manga's and a dnd related book. Now I started reading a book i bought not long ago, but I am having such issues picking it up despite it being short and something i have been looking forward to! (Jekyll & Hyde + other stories)
I could pick up something else as well of course, but I just don't feel like it.. mental health is also to blame, but being on my phone doesn't aid that either yknow? (Its all i have the energy to do) Anyone have any suggestions? I can't decide on what to do here. Do I look into my TBR? (I own all the books in there, so I can pick them up whenever) Do I just take a break? Which I have already kinda done. Do I look for something new completely?
I only seem to REALLY want to read books I dont have rn- «Interview with the Vampire» is the biggest one atm.
If anyone want to make suggestions on books, please feel free to check my tbr 😅
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cobaltclear commented...
Suggestion 1: it's okay to not read and to take a break. You don't have to feel bad about the backlog or about buying a new book and not reading it. If you feel like it's a chore or forcing yourself to read for the sake of it, I recommend directing your attention to something else you would enjoy. Suggestion 2: if you're more indecisive on what to read but not feeling motivated to read your current book, I would pick a book you feel most drawn to and read a few pages. Usually I like to read a chapter in one sitting. If you don't feel like continuing after your short goal, then you have at least read something. Sometimes I end up reading more than I originally intended. Suggestion 3: you could borrow or buy the books you do really want to read. There's so many choices out there, and since you're already motivated to read something else, you might as well get the books that interest you.