Let’s be real, babe—your TBR pile might be looking more like a TBR mountain these days. If your reading habits have gone a little “meh” lately, don’t worry. We’ve all been there (looking at you, three-week Netflix binge). But summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to fall back in love with reading.

Here are 5 totally doable, bookish ways to reignite your reading spark—no guilt, no pressure, just good vibes and great stories.

1. 🌸 Romanticize Your Reading Time

You deserve main character energy, always. Light a candle, pour your iced coffee into a fancy glass, and make your reading nook extra. Whether you’re in a hammock or curled up on the couch with your dog, this is your moment.

Book Babe Tip: Keep your current read in a cute basket with your go-to bookmark, lip balm, and a little snack stash. Instant book bliss.

2. 🔮 Pull a Tarot Card to Pick Your Next Read

Why not let the universe (or your favorite Book Babe Tarot deck 😉) choose your next adventure? Pull a card and pick a book that fits its vibe. Got “The Lovers”? Read a swoony romance. Pulled “The Tower”? Maybe it’s time for a thriller with a twist.

Coming Soon: We’re working on a downloadable guide to match tarot cards with book genres—stay tuned, babe!

3. 🥂 Host a Mini Book Babe Night

Invite your girls over for a low-key book-themed hangout. Think: wine, charcuterie, dramatic readings of cringey book blurbs, and blind date with a book swaps (psst, we’ve got you covered on that front—check the shop!).

Make it fun, light, and judgment-free. No pressure to have actually read the book. You’re there to connect and laugh.

4. 🎧 Try an Audiobook for a Vibe Shift

If sitting down to read feels like a chore right now, that’s okay! Pop in your earbuds, queue up an audiobook, and hit the road (or the dishes, or the garden). A good narrator can breathe new life into any story.

Current Fave: The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose on audio = chef’s kiss.

5. 📝 Make Your Own Book Babe Summer Bucket List

Reading should feel like fun, not homework—so why not make it playful? A Book Babe Summer Bucket List is your permission slip to read what you want, when you want, with zero guilt. ✌️

Need some inspo to get started? Here are a few sassy (and achievable) bucket list ideas:

• ✅ Read a book with a beach on the cover
• ✅ Choose a book solely because the main character is hot
• ✅ Try a genre you normally avoid (👀 looking at you, fantasy girlies)
• ✅ Read under the stars (even if it’s just on your patio)
• ✅ Host a “blind date with a book” night with your friends
• ✅ Read while soaking in the tub with your fave drink
• ✅ Finish a book in one sitting just to feel powerful
• ✅ Take a hot bookstagram pic with your current read
• ✅ Re-read an old favorite just for comfort

Bonus points: Decorate your list with stickers, doodles, or glitter pens. Because we’re all about ✨aesthetic✨ and mood here.

You’re Not in a Reading Slump, You’re in a Reboot.

Reading is a relationship, and sometimes you just need a little spice to fall back in love with it. Whether you read 5 books this summer or just one unforgettable one, you’re still a Book Babe through and through.

Drop a comment and let us know what you’re reading—or what your dream summer read looks like. Bonus points if there’s a sexy pirate, a badass witch, or a morally gray villain involved. 😏