The 6 Best Books for Pulling You Out of a Reading Slump
We all hit those moments where nothing sticks. You pick up book after book and just… meh, you find yourself lost to a reading slump. Whether it’s burnout, life chaos, or a hangover from a five-star read, reading slumps are real. But don’t worry – I’ve got just the thing to help you fall back in love with reading.
These books from my personal shelf are bingeable, fast-paced, or so emotionally engaging you can’t help but keep turning pages. Think of them like literary jump-starts.
1. Happy Place by Emily Henry
Romantic tension, found family, and a holiday house full of secrets.
Emily Henry has a magic touch when it comes to character chemistry. This book is pure escapism with depth and it will sweep you away before you even realise it – the perfect light-hearted solution to a reading slump.
💫 Perfect if you love: witty banter, emotional pay-offs, and sunshiney prose.
2. Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
A twisty thriller with a time-loop twist.
You witness your son commit a murder. The next morning, it didn’t happen. And neither did yesterday. This clever, compulsively readable thriller will keep you flipping pages late into the night.
💫 Perfect if you love: clever structure, high tension, and speculative twists.
3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Old Hollywood glamour meets raw emotional storytelling.
Told like a tabloid tell-all but layered with real heart, Evelyn’s story is completely gripping. You’ll be emotionally invested from page one.
💫 Perfect if you love: complex women, juicy gossip, and heartbreakingly good storytelling.
4. Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
A low-stakes cosy fantasy that feels like a warm hug.
Sometimes the best way out of a slump is to slow down. This story of an orc opening a coffee shop will charm you with cinnamon rolls, quiet courage, and gentle friendship – the best cosy solution to a reading slump.
💫 Perfect if you love: cosy reads, found family, and fantasy with heart.
5. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A lonely witch, a magical found family, and one very chaotic cottage.
This book is brimming with charm, humour, and just enough emotional depth to leave you glowing. An ideal palate cleanser that reminds you why you love stories.
💫 Perfect if you love: British countryside settings, magical realism, and heartfelt endings.
6. Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Witchy romance meets internet drama and fresh starts.
This romantic comedy follows a content creator who accidentally goes viral and finds herself back in a town full of magical secrets. Light, relatable, and easy to devour.
💫 Perfect if you love: BookTok energy, magical makeovers, and second chances.
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Reading slumps don’t stand a chance with stories like these. Whether you’re craving romance, thrillers, or just a cosy bit of magic, there’s something here to reignite your spark.
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Amy x
