Friday, March 21, 2025

The Friday Six 14

Happy Friday!

Wowzers!! I have not posted a Friday Six since September!! It doesn't feel like it's been that long, maybe because it was always on my mind. Well I'm back this week!

Today I'm participating in six blog hops.  You can click on the host links below to find the blogs of others who are participating in each blog hop. If you're a blogger, feel free to join through the host links.

Question: Sometimes, readers get into funks and maybe stop reading or feel like reading is work. What do you do to get yourself out of a reading funk?

My response: Since I became an avid reader about four years ago, this has only happened to me once and it was because I wasn't feeling well, physically. I stopped reading for about six weeks. Once I felt better physically I was able to get back on track with reading. This year, I set a goal to read at least one chapter each day. Even on days when I don't feel well, this seems manageable and could prevent me from falling into another slump. So far I have consistently been reading at least one chapter each day since January. As far as reading feeling like work, I am pretty consistent with choosing books I know I will enjoy. This is why I tend to stick with cozy mysteries most of the time, as it's my favorite genre and it rarely lets me down.

Note: I don't see a link-up for Book Beginnings this week, but I posted the link for her blog in case it is posted later.

Today's excerpts are from the paperback ARC of Essence of Foul Play (Aroma Wellness Mystery 1), by Daryl Wood Gerber.

Here is the beginning:
"Emma, your new place is wonderful!" Nana Lissa exclaimed.

And here is an excerpt from page 56:
Summers pressed his lips together as if trying not to smile.

"May I inquire who saw me go into the spa?' I asked, anxiety roiling inside me. When Summers didn't respond, I said, "The witness's identity isn't a secret, is it?"

If you enjoy Daryl Wood Gerber's Fairy Garden Mysteries, I am confident you will enjoy this first in series. Essence of Foul Play releases next Tuesday, March 25th, but I've already read the ARC and posted my review. You can read my thoughts here.

The girls have missed you! Bell and Fiona are doing well. They're happy to be back! This picture was taken one day around mid-morning. Bell had just given Fiona a bath. Bell's rule is that only she can give baths. When Fiona tries to return the favor, either a squabble ensues or Bell just walks away.

The daffodils have begun to bloom. Happy springtime!




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14 comments:

  1. The Adventures of the LLB GangMarch 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM

    Such beautiful daffodils..I just adore Spring!!

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    1. MeezanMarch 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM

      I love early spring when everything is beginning to bloom. :)

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  2. Anne@HeadFullofBooksMarch 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM

    I often set myself reading goals to keep me moving also. I am currently making my way through The Brothers Karamazov which is over 800 pages. In order to not feel discouraged at my slow progress I determined to read 25 pages a day. If I read more one day I am okay with slacking off for a day so I don't feel like it is a chore.

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    1. MeezanMarch 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM

      Wow, that's a long book. But your daily goal sounds manageable and it's a good idea to be okay with not achieving it sometimes. :)

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  3. messymimiMarch 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM

    I agree, a chapter a day is doable.

    The book sounds intriguing.

    It's great to see you, Bell and Fiona, and I thank you for linking up with Feline Friday.

    Hooray for spring!

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  4. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzMarch 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    I hope you are back to regular posting! And thanks for sharing Nature Friday...I might join in for that one of these days.

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    1. MeezanMarch 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM

      Thank you. Deb! I'm hoping I'll be able to keep up with blogging now. :)

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  5. EmilyMarch 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM

    I've only had a reading slump once when I was pregnant. As soon as I had my son I was fine. I switch my reading up so I don't get too bored.

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/book-blogger-hop-getting-out-of-a-slump/

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  6. YvonneMarch 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM

    Essence of Foul Play looks good. Bell and Fiona are as adorable as ever. I'm glad to see you all back.

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  7. Lady In ReadMarch 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM

    Those daffodils sure are beautiful!! and the book sounds cool!!.. My post is here

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