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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 21 MIN

5 books to get you out of a reading rut

from Chief of Self · host Mady Maio

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics ever: books. Specifically, the 5 books that can pull you out of even the deepest reading rut. As someone who has been firmly in a reading slump for…honestly, years now, I went back through all the stories that once gave me book hangovers. ✨ In this episode:My go-to list of 5 books guaranteed to yank you out of a reading rutMy favorite tropes: celebrity, second-chance, time jumps, magical realism that isn’t cringeA speed-round of 15+ honorable mention books you need on deck for cozy seasonIf you’re ready to fall back in love with reading (or just want the book rec that feels like it was written exactly for you), grab a blanket, make some tea, and dive in.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy, human process of becoming your highest self.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics ever: books. Specifically, the 5 books that can pull you out of even the deepest reading rut. As someone who has been firmly in a reading slump for…honestly, years now, I went back through all the stories that once gave me book hangovers. ✨ In this episode:My go-to list of 5 books guaranteed to yank you out of a reading rutMy favorite tropes: celebrity, second-chance, time jumps, magical realism that isn’t cringeA speed-round of 15+ honorable mention books you need on deck for cozy seasonIf you’re ready to fall back in love with reading (or just want the book rec that feels like it was written exactly for you), grab a blanket, make some tea, and dive in.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy, human process of becoming your highest self.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube

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