Thursday, April 16, 2026

I Took an Unplanned Two-Year Break: Here's What Happened

I Took an Unplanned Two-Year Break: Here's What Happened


I knew I hadn’t written a single blog post in 2025 but it seems I didn’t write any in 2024 either (except one in January 2024).

2025 was a trying year for me. I barely read any books. I felt like I was a fraud calling myself a book blogger.

I worked a lot, slept and binge-watched series a lot (Mainly Criminal Minds, if that matters).

But I just couldn’t get myself to read. Maybe I read a couple of books, at best. But that’s it.

I was burnt out on so many levels.

If you don’t know me or what I do, here’s a little reminder:

I’m Nada, an Egyptian translator-turned-copywriter. I specialize in B2B content and copywriting for marketing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), HR, and F&B companies.

You can find and connect with me on LinkedIn or see my non-book blogger portfolio here.

While I wasn’t reading books in 2025, I was reading a ton of articles and LinkedIn posts, and I was active on LinkedIn.

When I’m not working, you can find me coloring (I did a bit of that in 2025), reading (less in 2025), exploring online courses (did some last year), or binge-watching mystery and action TV series, like Chicago Fire, Criminal Minds, and Marvel & DC series.

 

This post is to let you know I’m slowly coming back to book blogging. So, expect some activity on this blog in 2026.

It’s already April but we’re getting there.

I’ve finished reading 3 books and have about 2 more (non-fiction) open.

Here's an image of one of the books I'm reading right now --> 

Stay tuned for book reviews covering cozy mystery, non-fiction, thriller, and more.



I’ll also be posting more about the books I read on Instagram so follow me for summarized reviews and progress updates.