hiᐧaᐧtus: A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence
Girl Plus Books is going on hiatus. Frankly, I haven't been finding much joy in blogging for a while, so rather than start to view this as a chore, I am going to step away for a bit.
I want to read for the sheer pleasure of reading, with no strings attached. No taking notes as I read, because I am already mentally crafting a review. No dissecting plots and character motivations. No coming up with new ways to explain why I liked a book. No ARC's and reading on a deadline.
I want to read at my own pace (no matter how slow that may be 😉), put the book down, then pick up the next book and start reading again. No writing, no reviewing, no explaining or critiquing. That's what I need right now.
At some point I will miss the discourse, and the desire to get chatty about what I'm reading will return. But until then I am taking a break. For now, I'm just going to read.
Until next time, take care and I will see you soon. ♥
Enjoy. I hope you can read for pleasure not pressure.
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Thanks Regine :)
DeleteEnjoy your hiatus!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alicia! :)
DeleteEnjoy your break!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dedra! I'm hoping that a little time away will bring back my desire to blog and review more.
DeleteI hear ya! I've been trying to get back into blogging after our trip last week and it has been hard. I read a couple books while we were away and I'm struggling to write reviews - trying to convince myself that I don't need to if I don't want to! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAngela - Isn't it crazy how we feel like we have to review every single book? I have to remind myself that there was a time that I just read and never thoughts about reviews at all. LOL
DeleteI totally understand your need for a break! When blogging starts to make reading feel like a chore then it's definitely time to step back. Though I will miss your posts! Enjoy your break and happy reading...all for yourself. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lark. Hopefully a little break when re-energize my desire to blog and review. :)
DeleteI totally get this! I will miss your posts, but I hope you enjoy your time reading without any pressure! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! I appreciate that. :)
DeleteEnjoy your relaxing reading, Tanya!! And don't be a stranger!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison! I'll still be commenting here and there so I'm not disappearing completely. :)
DeleteEnjoy your break and all your reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hena!
DeleteEnjoy your break! While I'll selfishly miss your reviews and perspective, I totally understand how doing this can become a grind that sucks away the whole reason we started blogging in the first place. It should be fun! I've been on hiatus from my Bookstagram for several months now, and still don't know if I'll return. Whatever you choose, I hope you find that love of reading for fun again. I've certainly appreciated your friendship over the years!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the nice comment, Ethan. :) Blogging is a lot to juggle - reading, writing reviews, drafting posts, replying to comments, visiting/commenting at other blogs. It's time consuming and actually takes a lot of time away from reading. So I don't have time to read because I'm blogging about reading. Ironic, right? LOL I appreciate your friendship, too, and I always enjoy your thoughtful, insightful reviews. I still plan to keep visiting my book blog friends as I can so I'm not disappearing for good!
DeleteEnjoy your break, Tanya! :) I've definitely feeling a little bit out of it recently, not just with blogging but with being a functioning member of society in general. 😂 I've been taking it slow with blogging and booksta and everything as well. I'm going to miss your posts for a bit, but I hope you can recharge and enjoy all of your reads stress-free. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aimee... you're a gem. :) I hope you find a way to recharge, too! I plan to still check in with my favorite blogs (like yours!) as I can, so I'm not disappearing completely. Thank you for your kind comment.
DeleteHope you’re enjoying your break. Thinking of you.
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I definitely understand where you're coming from and hope you enjoy your time away. ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne! :)
DeleteEnjoy the break! We will miss you, but I definitely get it- I often find it a chore too, and that is never good. Take care of yourself!! ♥♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon. Hopefully a little time away will help me get my mojo back. :)
DeleteEnjoy your break, Tanya! I definitely relate to how you're feeling and I've been wondering about taking a little hiatus too. So take all the time you need and hope you'll your joy in reading again!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for taking a break! The only thing I really miss about blogging is talking books with everyone. I've been too busy lately to pop onto blogs and comment, but I like that there is the option.
ReplyDeleteI feel this lol I haven't reviewed in ages so that's been great but the urge to blog is still a struggle.
ReplyDeleteI hope you come back in some capacity but I also get if you don't.
That's the way to go Tanya!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing this for a couple months and it's been SO refreshing.
ReplyDeleteCompletely understandable, Tanya! Look at me, I disappeared and am still trying to find the mojo needed to come back to regular blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteTake your time.