Hi hello and welcome to something a little bit different! I'm really excited to announce that I will be participating in #Project14Lists, created and hosted by Shealea at That Bookshelf Bitch. For those that are curious, #Project14Lists is a two-week blogging activity that will run from December 18th to December 31st where every day, I will be posting a new list that relates to something bookish and/or blogging. The goal is to create 14 new and unique lists every day until the end of the year and that is exactly what I plan to do- 14 lists over 14 days. Let's hope I can remember to do this every day!

Be sure and check out Shealea's master post for all of the information regarding Project 14 Lists including her lists and other participants. This post is my master post where I will be putting all of my list ideas for each day and where I will be linking every daily post. Check back here for daily updates to my posts and to see which lists I have written! Let's get started on the list ideas!
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Day 1 (18 December)- 2018 blog post wrap-up <-- Click to view!

Day 2 (19 December)- Favorite blog posts of 2018 <-- Click to view!

Day 3 (20 December)- Favorite book bloggers of 2018 <-- Click to view!

Day 4 (21 December)- Blog goals for 2019 <-- Click to view!

Day 5 (22 December)- Reading goals for 2019 <-- Click to view!

Day 6 (23 December)- 2019 book covers I love <-- Click to view!

Day 7 (24 December)- Series must-reads of 2019 <-- Click to view!

Day 8 (25 December)- Happy Christmas! No post on this day.

Day 9 (26 December)- Standalone must-reads of 2019 <-- Click to view!

Day 10 (27 December)- 2019 diverse books on my TBR <-- Click to view!

Day 11 (28 December)- 2019 ARCs on my wishlist <-- Click to view!

Day 12 (29 December)- 6 Authors I Want to Read in 2019 <-- Click to view!

Day 13 (30 December)- 5 books I wish I read in 2018 <-- Click to view!

Day 14 (31 December)- 5 favorite books of 2018 <-- Click to view!
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And that's my list! I don't have any definite numbers set for these lists just yet but as I update this list with my posts, I'll be sure and add those numbers in. I'm so excited to get started with this and I can't wait to share all of these lists with everyone! If you're participating, I can't wait to see what you come up with! Please feel free to link me to your blog so I can check your posts out and also be sure to link up with Shealea's master post so everyone can find your amazing lists.

Thanks so much for checking this out and I can't wait to start sharing! See you in the next chapter!

Hi hello and welcome to Blogtober! This is the first year that I'm participating and I'm so excited! If you don't know what Blogtober is, it's similar to Vlogtober (for YouTubers) where I'll be posting a brand new blog post every day in the month of October. I got all of my prompts from the fabulous Jenniely, so be sure to go over and check out her post if you want to jump in on all of the blogging fun. I skipped my first day yesterday but I'm really happy to be back! Today is day ten and I'll be talking about some tips to get out of a reading slump. Let's get spooky!
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1. Whatever book you're trying to read, put it down!
Obviously, whatever you're currently trying to read is not working. The best option is to put it down and just walk away. I know, I know, you don't want to give up and maybe you can make it through if you just push on and force yourself to read. Nope, sorry friend, not gonna happen. The first step to conquering your slump is to recognize what put you in the slump in the first place.

2. Don't read anything for a while.

It sounds insane, but anything you try to pick up as a rebound after your initial slump book is just going to end up exactly the same. Take a break, step back, and do something other than read for a while. You'll miss reading, for sure, but your brain needs to basically reset itself. Go catch up on a TV show or do some chores around the house. Give yourself some time to separate from reading. And I don't mean a few minutes or a few hours, I mean a few days or up to a week or more.

3. Change it up

What genre were you reading when the slump hit? When you're finally ready to read again, pick something completely different. Reading fantasy? Try a contemporary or maybe a horror/thriller! What about a Young Adult? Step outside the comfort zone and try an Adult Fiction book.

4. Change it up...again
I know, creative title. But I'm referring to the format in which you're reading this time. Were you reading a physical book when the slump happened? Try an e-book! Or vice versa. You could even try reading on the computer with a PDF or the Kindle app. Or maybe give audiobooks a try if you've never listened to one before. A change in format may help keep your brain fresh and may help you discover you like reading different formats than you're used to!

5. Try a new location
Some of my preferred places to read are in my computer chair at my desk or in the bed with a bunch of blankets. If you have one place you typically like to read, try changing it up and reading in a new spot. Maybe in the living room by the fire or just in a comfy reading chair. Changing your surroundings can help change your mindset and give you a fresh perspective on reading.

6. Graphic novels count, too!
This kind of relates to changing the format in which you read but is more about what you read than how you read. Graphic novels (or even comic books and manga) are a great way to reset your brain and make reading fun again. Having pictures to look at while following along with the story can help keep you engaged and want to read instead of feeling like you're just looking at words on a page. Putting faces to the names can help immerse you into the world that you're reading about and making you want to continue on with the story!
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I would love to know some of your tips for surviving a reading slump! I had an awful slump happen last year and most of the beginning of this year due to some personal things but now I'm back on my reading game and couldn't be happier. What are some things that you do when you get hit with a slump? Let me know in the comments and maybe your tip will help a fellow reader! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another Blogtober post! Stay spooky!