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What happened this week?
This week was okay. Unfortunately I am in a bit of a slump. This week was a bit of a struggle as I couldn’t find the right book to read or the right game to play. It’s tough when I can’t unwind in my free time. I just got annoyed at everything I do as it’s not right for my mood. I hope the slump is over soon, I think I might be slowly crawling out of it as I am enjoying my current read and found a game I enjoyed, so fingers crossed the slump is going away now.
Last weekend I got my first vaccine shot and I got minimal side effects. I had some pain and soreness in my upper arm and I felt a tad feverish the first night, but that was all. By now my boyfriend has also received his first vaccine shot. Netherlands is opening up and restrictions are disappearing everywhere. I got quite the shock when grocery shopping and hardly anyone was wearing a mask. I know a lot of people are vaccinated already, but still a lot aren’t and it seems too early to lower all the restriction.
It was a solid work week. I finished up my work for June for the authors I work for and made a start on this month’s work. I also had two tours I organize take place this week and I sent out the media kits for the tour that starts next week. I also made the time to write a new blog post for authors. I really enjoy writing them, although I am not sure how many authors are finding and reading them so far, but I hope once I have more of them published that will help.
What did I read this week?
I gave A Glimmer of a Clue a 3 star rating. I liked the fairy and fairy garden theme, but didn’t care for the mystery. Track the Sun also got a 3 star rating, I really liked the world building and mythology surrounding the magic, but didn’t care for the characters and the back and forth romance. Besides this I DNF’d two fiction books and a non-fiction one. The Queen’s Triumph was a great read and I really enjoyed the ending to this series.
This week I blogged about:
– Review: Spell Tamer by Laura Greenwood
– Review: Draw and Order by Cheryl Hollon
What to expect next week on the blog:
– Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents by Danielle Garrett
– Lola’s Kitchen: Pesto Salad with pesto Recipe
Tours open for sign-up on Lola’s Blog Tours:
– Review Opportunity: Replaced Parts by Stephanie Hansen
– Review Opportunity: Iridescent by S.H. Everly
– Review Opportunity: Snuggle with the Strange by Liane Carter
– While at the Altar by Pamela D. Smith
– Blog Tour: Life and Other Complications by Heather Mullaly – 5 till 18 July
– Blog Tour: The Jade Talisman by Alanna Mackenzie – 12 till 18 July
– Bookstagram Blitz: Remember My Name Series by Laurencia Hoffman – 19 till 25 July
– Cover Reveal: Bly by Kelsey Ketch – 22 July
– Blog Tour: The Legend of Hobart by Heather Mullaly – 26 July till 8 August
– Blog Tour: Change by Lyla Oweds – 26 July till 8 August
– Blog Tour: The Twin Stars by Bridgette Dutta Portman – 26 July till 8 August
Sorry you are in a slump, those are no fun. I have found a nice groove with gaming and seem to be obsessed with cozy games recently. It’s nice to unwind with a cozy game, especially when some days are super stressful.
I need to start writing some posts, I have so many ideas just can’t seem to find the time to sit and do it. π
Have a great week, Lola! Happy Reading! xx
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I found a nice relaxing puzzle game that fit my mood and had some great reads this week, so I am doing better now. That’s good to hear you found a groove with some nice cozy games.
It really is hard to find time to sit down and write posts.
I read a book which I didn’t really enjoy but it was for a blog tour and it took a whole week! It was short and normally I would finish a book that length in 1-2 days. UGH. Sometimes if I am not happy reading, I have to switch genres or read something upcoming I just really want to read. I am also concerned about how people are dropping restrictions as not everyone is vaccinated and those under 12 don’t have a vaccination available.
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Sorry to hear you also read a book you didn’t really enjoy. It’s amazing how much slower you get through books when you’re not enjoying them. I often switch genres indeed when a slump happens and in this case I also went with books I really wanted to read which helped.
I think the cases here are already going up, not surprisingly. I am staying home as much as possible.
Bummer about the slump. I’ve slowed down in my reading, but so far avoided a slump. Hope it moves on. Yay for wrapping up your June work and getting a start on July’s. Nice stack you got read this week and glad the last Queen’s Triumph turned out great. Glad your shot went well.
Have a good week, Lola!
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I am trying to take on less review copies, so I have more time to read what I want. I hope that helps. I think I made it through this slump at least.
Being in a reading slump is no fun – and the annoying thing is that it often takes different strategies to get out of it, depending on what tipped you there in the first place! And I entirely agree with you regarding far too many folks discarding their masks and social distancing – our infection rates are climbing far too fast in the UK. Glad to hear you didn’t have a bad reaction to your first vaccination, Lola and I hope you have a better reading week:).
I tried multiple things before I got out of the slump, luckily this week was a solid reading week.
I think cases here are rising again as well as all the restrictions got discarded. I am still keeping my masks and distance.
I hope you feel better and your slump ends soon. Finding a good book to read can make so much difference.
I got my vaccine and had no side effects at all which I was glad about. So many people aren’t wearing their masks here either.
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Thanks! Luckily I found a way out of my slump and had several good books this week, it really makes a big difference.
I am glad to hear you had no side effects from your shot and sorry to hear hardly anyone is wearing their masks there either.
I’ve had some weeks where I was reading a book a day because I’d over scheduled myself and got behind on reading, so this week I only got two books read, but in a way it was nice to read slower and really savor. Hope that you have a better week with reading!
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I agree it’s nicer when you can take the time for a book instead of reading for a deadline. I try and not accept as many review copies close together, but it’s tough sometimes.
I know those weeks… the ones where nothing feels right. They’re the worst. You definitely can’t relax when you don’t have something to wind down with. Hugs. I hope this week is better.
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It really was a tough week. Luckily this week was a lot better, I had some great ebooks and started First Flyght in audio π .
We’ve had a similar experience here with things opening up and people shedding their masks prematurely. I’ve been fully vaccinated since January and I still mask up in most settings.
I hope your reading and game slump pass soon!! Hope you’re having a great week!
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That’s what I plan to do, keep masking up in most indoors settings or when close to people. I think our case numbers are rising again with the restrictions gone.
Luckily this week was a lot better reading and gaming wise, so I think my slump is gone now π