In the last year, I’ve lost interest in most of my favourite activities including reading, especially novels. For some, this is a normal occurrence. But for me, this was an aberration. Sadly, it also seeped into writing as I had no inspiration for writing. This led to the absence of articles on this blog. I wrote this article some 15 months ago but didn’t get to edit and put it up until now.

For as long as I can remember, novels served as an escape from the world and my environment. Even when I couldn’t read my academic books, I always had the energy to read novels, not minding if I had to sacrifice my sleep for it.

I first noticed the reduced drive for reading about 6 months ago, I noticed that I couldn’t read any book for long. I used to read between 30 – 60 novels in a year and now I barely read 5 books in a year. Within a few minutes of starting I’m inclined to drop it and move on to other things like watching movies or YouTube shorts. I initially thought the problem was from the novels as they weren’t as interesting and captivating as I wanted. So I resolved to reread some of my favourite novels. But it wasn’t as engaging as I wanted and I got distracted within a short time.

The search for the novel that would break me out of this slumber continued. It wasn’t until I finally took some time off work and had ample time to rest and build up my energy did I finally find novels that were worth my attention and time. And not just one, but 3 novels (2 if I’m being honest as I’m yet to commence the 3rd one).

I plan to write a book review for some of the new novels I pick up along the way and some of my all-time favourite novels.

Hoping this revives the reading habit in someone out there.

So here’s to me being awakened from my slumber.

Cheers!!
Xoxo
Fayshally