Losing my reading mojo

In June I did not read one book and to be totally honest I have lost my reading mojo. I have created a lovely reading space in my second bedroom and I am surrounded by loads of books, but I just haven't been in the mood to read at all. I am still to finish reading The Amber Spyglass and Girl, Woman, Other, which I started two months ago, but I don't think I've read any pages in weeks. I didn't even read my book club read for the month.

I think the reasons I haven't been reading is that I have been sorting out the house whilst I have been on furlough leave (I returned back to work 29th June), and that I have been occupying spare time to watching craft videos.

I'm sure I'll get back into reading soon but I don't want to put any pressure on myself to feel as if I have to read, so for July I am not doing a TBR for the month. If I do read a book or complete the books I've already got on the go , then that will be a bonus.

Wishing you happy reading

lots of Love

Lesley xx

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