How is it already September? Seriously, I blinked in March 2020 and here we are with slightly cooler temperatures and Pumpkin Spice (I’m not complaining!). But that’s not the reason for today’s impromptu post. I wanted to let you all know that Reader Voracious is taking a brief hiatus and make it official instead of just ghosting for a couple of weeks like usual.
The past year and a half has been difficult for everyone, and for the most part Reader Voracious has been a source of normalcy for my life. But reading has been difficult. Writing has been difficult. Despite having a much healthier and balanced approach to my blog now than in the past, I feel a little burned out and anxious. Plus, I’ve been working on some personal stuff which has redirected many of my spoons (I delved into more in the patreon Mini Update for all patrons.)
All of this is to say that I’m taking a break. Right now, I expect to take the month of September off and come back in October refreshed and ready to go, but depending how things progress that may change. I might post a review or two while on hiatus if I can read ANY of these darn ARCs that I have. (Please, brain!)
The Reader Voracious Patreon
As always there’s no pressure to join but if more behind-the-scenes blog content, reading vlogs, and extra essays are something you’d be interested in – for as little as $2 a month you can support me & my content, along with some cool features that are in the pipeline. I will post one or two things for my patrons this month with personal updates and a bookshelf tour.
July Patreon Update for my personal update, content schedule for this month, and more!
Let’s go on another adventure together!
I’m so happy with what you and your therapist have planned out for you – I read it on Patreon – and I’m so happy that you have been able to rediscover your self worth. I’m also going to miss you during your hiatus but I totally appreciate you taking this time off to recover. Take as much time as you need. We’ll be here when you’re ready to come back <3
Thank you so much, Leelyn! I can DEFINITELY say that my therapist’s plan worked out quite well, although I am EXHAUSTED as I basically went from 0 to 100 lol. I did start the new job on Monday and it’s been absolutely lovely, as well as personally gratifying, to feel useful again. ILY!
Wishing you lots of rest for your hiatus! Sometimes it’s best to take a break and recharge, so I hope you’ll be having a good September ❤🍂
Thank you sososo much, Caro! My hiatus was WONDERFUL but also hectic in other ways haha. It was definitely nice to put the blog completely on the backburner to focus on real life stuff and transition without the stress. I still haven’t read a book in like 2.5 months though… I miss it!
I went on hiatus and feel so much better for it, I hope you feel the same when you come back!
I’m so glad that your hiatus was restorative for you! We all need to be much better about taking breaks, especially since blogging is a hobby! It was nice to take the pressure off for September as I focused on other things… but as much as I love October and spooky season, I don’t know if I am quite ready to return. We’ll see.
You absolutely deserve a hiatus, Kal! Hope you get lots of rest, peace, and time to refresh that mental bandwidth. I’m so happy you’re taking this time for you xx
Thank you so much for your support, Ari! It’s been great to put myself first and lessen my own stress… I just wish my reading slump would go away
Enjoy your break, I hope it’s exactly what you need.
Thank you so much, it was DEFINITELY what I needed! Given all the rapid change that went on irl last month, I am very glad I didn’t have the blog looming in the background making me feel guilty!
Enjoy your break Kal! I can definitely relate.
Thank you Kayla, my break has been lovely and I hope you take some time for yourself when you need it!
Enjoy your hiatus, Kal! You absolutely deserve it and it’s totally understandable wanting to take a break! I hope you get to refresh mentally and physically! <3
Thank you very much Hasini, my break was exactly what I needed! Of course now I am still not reading so it is like… what do I write about?! lol
I hope you enjoy your break!
Thank you Kristi, it was lovely!
Enjoy your break!
Thank you so much, I definitely enjoyed it!
I hope you have a restful and enjoyable hiatus!
Thank you Zalia, it was just what I needed to come back refreshed for the best time of the year!
i took a nice long break from bookstagram and it did me the world of good! i really hope the same is true for you and that you return with a lot of fresh inspiration and new ideas x
I’m glad you took a break and it was what you needed, bookstagram is so much work! My break has been amazing as I prepared for some changes irl and of course now it is my favorite season so hopefully the inspiration comes even though I still haven’t read a book lol
I hope you have a wonderful time off, Kal, and it really gives you the space and calm to focus on your wellbeing. You deserve it! ✨
The time off from the blog (and honestly book twitter) was exactly what I needed! It was nice to take a step back without any self-imposed pressure to create or chime in on things or read books… because I haven’t read since like July lmao. I hope you’re doing well!
have a restful hiatus! ❤️
thank you, Ahaana! ❤️
I hope you have a fun and refreshing hiatus!
thank you, Charvi!
I hope you have a good time away from the blog! A hiatus can be such a regenerating thing, especially when there’s a lot accumulating in your life and writing just doesn’t spark the same kind of joy anymore. Wishing you all the best!! <3
Thank you so much, Kat! And I totally agree, sometimes it’s good to just take a step back to focus on the rl stuff burbling over. For me, the massive reading slump is what pushed me over the edge — like, if I am not reading at all then go on hiatus so I can stop feeling guilty about it lol
I hope you enjoy your time off blogging. We all need time and space time to time.
Thank you, Yesha!
Take care of yourself, Kal! A definite much need after all that stress, hopefully you can finish a few arcs — Enjoy the colder weather and a few Pumpkin spices! 😘
Ugh I wish the weather would permanently cool down here! We keep having a couple of lovely fall-like days and then the temperature climbs up again. It’s 90F today. 😩 I just want to wear sweaters and drink hot cocoa and read books, not melt.
Hope you make the most out of your break and come back fully recharged for some spooktober! Stay safe! 😀
Thank you, Lashaan! I definitely am glad I took the time to myself last month and with my favorite month FINALLY here I hope to have the time and energy to create some fun content. And read. Goodness, do I miss reading…
Hope you’ve been well!
Take all the time you need, Kal, we’ll be here when you come back.
Thank you so much, Flora! 💖