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skyeishellabae asked:

Hi I know you are probably very busy and I totally understand if you completely ignore this. I need some help I have loved to read ever since I was little Absolutely loved it. But over the past year I have had a really bad reading slump and I can't get into any books. Because of this reading slump I have had anxiety and a few existential crisis'. And whenever I try a book I usually get nauseous for some reason even though I know reading will help me. Can you help me? (You're awesome)

books-cupcakes answered:

Hello there and thank you for the wonderful complement! Did you know that reading for as little as six minutes can reduce stress by 60%? (x) Yes, stress is different from anxiety, but stress can also trigger and descend into an anxiety/panic attack. I’ve been in your shoes and I know that anxiety (and an existential crisis/breakdown) is absolutely no fun at all. I can’t really help you but I can give you some tips!! If you check out my FAQ, the last link on the left side of the page, you’ll find a few ways to get you out of your reading slump. [Examples: Read something small such as a novella, a short story, or even fanfiction about your favorite show!] As for your anxiety and that nauseous feeling you get while reading, take a deep breath, hold it for four seconds, then slowly exhale. Take as many cleansing breaths as you need to calm yourself down. Also maybe nibbling on some pretzels or drinking some water or tea while you read may help calm your anxious belly. If you find that these problems persist please do not hesitate to contact a doctor or someone who can help you cope with stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Asking for help isn’t something to be ashamed of either!!  I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!!

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If I’m not reading a book then I’m taking photos of books and if I’m not taking photos of books I’m looking at photos of books and if I’m not looking at photos of books I’m thinking about books and if I’m not thinking about books then I’m dreaming about book and if I’m not dreaming about books I’m writing books and basically books because books, always.

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things to do & see in nyc for under $30:

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  1. museum of modern art 
  2. nyc rocky horror picture show
  3. upright citizens brigade 
  4. belvedere castle 
  5. the metropolitan museum of art 
  6. evolution store
  7. dylan’s candy bar
  8. strand book store
  9. hidden subway station
  10. see a burlesque show
  11. museum of the moving image
  12. babeland
  13. brooklyn flea market
  14. momofuku milk bar
  15. go to a hookah bar
  16. coney island
  17. go to a spoken word/poetry reading
  18. go see a free concert
  19. union square green market
  20. seen an independent film
  21. st. paul’s chapel
  22. see a show at the secret theater
  23. grand central station & the whispering gallery
  24. the pit improv
  25. videology bar & screening room
  26. the high line
  27. get tickets to a tv show taping
  28. central park zoo
  29. cooking show & comedians
  30. find a sample sale
  31. new york botanical garden
  32. guggenheim museum
  33. sony wonder technology lab
  34. american museum of natural history
  35. s’mac
  36. cipriani le specialita
  37. nbc studio tour
  38. the foot hall at the plaza hotel
  39. fao schwarz
  40. brooklyn heights promenade
  41. big gay ice cream
  42. forbidden planet
  43. $20 shows at lincoln center
  44. free weekly events in nyc
  45. jane austen dances
  46. nyc dumpling tour
  47. the city reliquary
  48. tea demonstration at urasenke chanoyu
  49. take a 40 minute power nap at a spa
  50. baconery
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Gay Without the Gay Angst: 10 Books About Lesbian/Bi/Queer Girls
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By Malinda Lo

Following up on my post last month, “Gay Without the Gay Angst: 12 Books About Gay/Bi/Queer Boys”, here is a list of 10 books about lesbian/bisexual/queer girls without a lot of coming-out angst.

If you’re looking for a complete lack of coming-out angst,...

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Lesbian Themed Booklists

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For your general perusal, these are all the current, completed niche booklists we have put together. If you know of any books that should be on one of these lists and isn’t, please let us know!

…also taking suggestions for future lists. 

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why are wlw books so angsty and deep all the time like where is my casual wlw romcom or my fantasy lesbians, space bis and trans princesses like not every wlw has some lost love in some town in the middle of nowhere

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I live for posts like this, because there are soooo many good f/f books out there that don’t get the attention they deserve because of the way wlw are marginalized. So!

Here are some recs for casual/feel-good f/f representation! All links are to my reviews.

Good Enough to Eat - super cute lesbian vampire rom-com

Promises, Promises - parody of LotR/D&D starring three lesbians on a quest for magical stuff

Everything Leads to You - Hollywood f/f YA about a young set designer who falls for a girl she meets under mysterious circumstances

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet - ensemble-cast “crew of a spaceship” story. Mostly just random adventures, includes a f/f couple who survive the book.

Roller Girl - contemporary f/f romance about trans woman who joins a roller derby team

Not fluffy, but the angst is SFF-stress rather than “living under homophobia/biphobia” stress:

Ascension - queer disabled ladies fighting Big Pharma in space–you wanted space bi’s, come get your space bi’s (actually, if you want more space bi’s also check out the anthology Fierce Family.)

Chameleon Moon - review is of an earlier edition and I hear the new one has even more great representation. Trans woman superhero with two female partners living in a dystopian city that’s on lockdown from the government after everyone develops mutant powers in response to a wonderdrug.

Not Your Sidekick - in the future, what happens when your parents are superheroes but you never developed powers? You intern for the baddie, of course! MC is bi and ends up in a f/f relationship, and the sequel will star her trans bestie.

Hope this helps. Feel free to browse my “lesbian books” tag for more recs (there are bi/pan girls in some of those recs, too.)

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I mean, this is basically true – f/f fluff is kinda the cornerstone of my body of writing :P (Thanks!)

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All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon - Fluffy wlw romantic comedy (I know it’s not really in season at the moment but it’s so cute)

Gay Pride and Prejudice by Kate Christie - What it says on the tin. Elizabeth Bennett is a lesbian and the haughty Caroline Bingley is the last woman she could ever be prevailed upon to love.

Escape from B-Movie Hell by M.T. McGuire - Silly British sci-fi with a lesbian protagonist

Heart Trouble by Jae - A doctor gets shocked by a defibrillator while saving a woman’s life in the ER. Now they have a soul bond!

Finding Ms Write by Jae & Jove Belle - Collection of short stories about women who love women and also love books.

The Wind City by Summer Wigmore - Urban fantasy drawing on Maori mythology. Protagonist describes herself as “at least 60% gay” and falls in love with a monster girl.

Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon - Bi princess and lesbian bodyguard fall in love.

The Case of the Good-for-Nothing Girlfriend by Mabel Maney - Parody detective story about a gang of five lesbians who solve crimes.

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A Woman Scorned by Rachel Frank about an assassin who falls in love with a noblewoman (lesbian)

Beauty & Cruelty by Meredith Katz about the evil with falling in love with sleeping beauty (lesbian)

High & Mighty by S.S. Skye - a princess stuck in a tower who is decidely Not Amused about it (lesbian)

Humanity for Beginners by Faith Mudge - Two friends and a halfway house for lesbian werewolves (lesbian)

Hunting a Lady by Cari Z. and Caitlin Ricci - a woman who needs money goes to rescue a kidnapped lady for the reward (lesbian)

Lies & Reverie by Camilla Quinn - A shopkeeper’s daughter who loves to day dream, and the beautiful woman who runs the town (lesbian)

Love Rampage by Alex Powell - a girl in love with her best friend, and the unicorn who helps her (lesbian, trans)

Modern Serpents Talk Things Through by Jamie Brindle - a modern dragon who falls in love with the human who invades her cave (lesbian)

Prom and Other Hazards by Jamie Sullivan - super cute story about a girl, her best friend, and the prom (lesbian, bisexual)

Slaying Dragons by Sasha L. Miller - a frustrated mage, some dragons, and the lovely new partner she’s stuck with (lesbian)

The Broken Forest by Megan Derr - a Huntress, and the beautiful witch she meets dealing with a troublesome forest (lesbian, bisexual, trans)

The Mercenary by Annabelle Kitch - a peasant girl, the princess she loves, a quest to win her princess’s hand in marriage (lesbian)

The Persephone Star by Jamie Sullivan- a proper lady working in the post office, a notorious criminal set on revenge, and a bit of kidnapping (lesbian)

The Secret of Mermaid Cove by Megan Derr - an improper lady, an unwanted engagement, and an island full of secrets

Witch, Cat, and Cobb by J.K. Pendragon - a princess fleeing an arranged marriage, a witch, and a cat (lesbian, trans)

Zombies in the East End by Roxanne Dent - steampunk, zombies, and two tough ladies

California Skies by Kalya Bashe - bandits in the wild west, a hunt for jewels, stubborn people (bisexual, genderqueer)

Green Toes by Avery Flanders - gardens, a hint of magic shoes, and people falling in love (bisexual, genderqueer)

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Gossamer Axe by Gael Baudin. It’s been a while since I’ve read it, but it’s fantasy. Basically one of the most epic quests to save a lover I’ve read, more enjoyable because it’s based on music and the magic thereof. It’s not in print, so it can be a little hard to get a hold of, but worth it.

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Where were all y’all when I put Encanta onstage?

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The many stages of reading slumps

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Step 1: ‘I can’t be in another reading slump! I will tackle my TBR and emerge victorious. You’re not going to hold me back, brain.’

Step 2: *reads 50 pages of about 750 books* ‘NOOOOO!’

Step 3: *mumbles about reading slump*
*posts on blog about reading slump*
*tells family and friends about reading slump*

Step 4: ‘So the hundreds of books I own already aren’t working for me so I should definitely go to the bookstore and/or library to get more’

Step 5: ‘I know, I’ll re-read Harry Potter!’

Step 6: *puts on sad song and stares at books longingly* ‘I miss you…’

Step 7: *after what feels like centuries, reads 50 books in a week to make up for lost time*

Step 8: Repeat

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So this happened at Subway the other day

  • Me wearing my Pizza John shirt at subway:
  • Sandwich Artist: Who's that guy?
  • Me: Um... John Green.
  • Sandwich Artist: I've heard that name before. Is he like running for president?
  • Me: No.. He wrote some books. You've probably heard of The Fault In Our Stars.
  • Sandwich Artist: oh yeah. That thing . Well he should run for president. I'd vote for him, since I take it from your shirt he's a pizza fan. I'm pro pizza.
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Reminders for readers:

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  • It doesn’t matter how many books you read. 
  • It doesn’t matter how many books others read.
  • Don’t worry too much about your reading goal.
  • Don’t judge others on their preferences.
  • Nobody likes book snobs.
  • Don’t worry about how many books you own. 
  • Don’t force yourself to read books.
  • You can put a book down if you aren’t enjoying it.
  • Life’s too short to read books you don’t like.
  • You are allowed to reread books as many times as you want.
  • Ebooks are books and they’re great. 
  • Audio books are books and they’re great.
  • Physical books are great too.
  • You are still valid. You are still a reader. It literally doesn’t matter how or what you read. 
  • Don’t worry about what everyone else is reading.
  • Don’t worry about other opinions. 
  • Read what you want. 
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