At some point in 2021, I realized something embarrassing: I, a person who deeply loves books and used to read dozens of books a year, could barely read anymore! My attention span is totally shot, completely frayed. I’m still sort of reading Sally Rooney’s
Short Japanese fiction helped me get out of a rut over the summer…Convenience Store Woman was probably my favorite but I also really loved Ms. Ice Sandwich & The Woman In The Purple Skirt. Maybe it will help you too :)
I’ve also struggled so much with being able to focus and read since this Summer and I haven’t been able to pinpoint why without beating myself up. Thanks for sharing your perspective - reminds me to go easy on myself
Short Japanese fiction helped me get out of a rut over the summer…Convenience Store Woman was probably my favorite but I also really loved Ms. Ice Sandwich & The Woman In The Purple Skirt. Maybe it will help you too :)
I’ve also struggled so much with being able to focus and read since this Summer and I haven’t been able to pinpoint why without beating myself up. Thanks for sharing your perspective - reminds me to go easy on myself