I am really sad to be writing this post today. I actually got onto my computer here to do my "In My Mailbox" post, but it really made me realize that blogging has become more of a job....a job that I don't want to do anymore. I love reading, and I really enjoyed blogging for a long time, but I just don't enjoy it as much as I used to. I feel obligated to get through so many books, and I am just becoming very overwhelmed. I feel like I am just not getting anywhere. I have been thinking about this for a few weeks now, but today I just finally came to the official decision. I have decided to stop blogging. I want to go back to just enjoying books and reading what I want, when I want, for whatever length of time I want. I just want to enjoy reading!
For you authors and publishers that have sent me books, thank you so much. I still have every intention of reading the books you have sent, and reviewing them on goodreads. This blog has just become too much work.
I am not going to disappear completely. If you would still like to keep in contact, you can find me on
Goodreads!
I'm very sorry you feel this way. I know the feeling, but I think I've realized that book blogging makes me feel like I'm actually a part of something, like some kind of club where most people are pleasant (haven't come across a particularly nasty blogger yet) and share a common interest, but if you're not feeling it, there's no point in dragging on. I'm definitely going to follow you on Goodreads and continue reading your reviews, though. :)
ReplyDeleteI can definitely understand the feeling of becoming overwhelmed and not reading books for yourself anymore. Do what you need to do in order to keep reading. I'll still see you on Goodreads.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sad! But if you aren't enjoying it, I don't blame you for stopping! And maybe someday in the future you'll feel like blogging again! I'll friend you on Goodreads!
ReplyDeletehmm, this is what I call timings. I stumble to your blog first time to see your good bye post.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say, have fun reading. hope will meet sometime in goodreads or whereever book maniacs meet.... :)
I was hoping you would come back a week later but no :-( see you on Goodreads though, and continue enjoying your books.
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