Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into those all-too-familiar reading ruts and writing slumps. In this episode, we explore how to find inspiration again—both on the page and in life. 
In Segment 1, join me with Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author of over thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, as he shares his strategies for breaking out of creative ruts and staying inspired in writing and life. 
In Segment 2, our fantastic guest host Amy Allen Clark reveals her personal approach to reading ruts: how she navigates them, embraces them, and ultimately finds joy in getting back into the flow of books. 
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or just someone looking to reignite your spark, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way. 
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMKeUE2dXko&list=PL6c9lTef62t5SqHLk2ddVw2ba2M6ieSr0">Libby App YouTube channel</a>! 
<a href="%E2%81%A0https://www.libbylife.com/blog/2025-09-24-finding-inspiration-again-breaking-out-of-reading-ruts-writing-slumps-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-1%E2%81%A0%20%C2%A0">Check out the full book list for our episode here!</a>

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00:00:00 Title 
00:00:22 Intro 
00:02:00 Segment 1 – Conversation with Neal Shusterman on Writing Slumps 
00:59:13 Break 
01:01:24 Segment 2 with Amy Allen Clark (About Season 1 of Book Lounge) 
01:07:07 Segment 2 – Getting Out of Reading Ruts with Amy Allen Clark 
01:45:02 Outro 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in <a href="https://libbyapp.com/">Libby</a>. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/35800">Cumulative List</a> for the whole season, or <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/35801">this list for today’s episode</a>! 
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the <a href="https://www.libbylife.com/">Libby Life Blog</a>! 
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-book-nerds/id1065515588">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7m5gs3dP0L2IouApKubGtj?si=c7d5999e6f4640fd">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6c9lTef62t5SqHLk2ddVw2ba2M6ieSr0&si=EO6i_iOcTHazp17k">Libby App YouTube channel</a>. Keep up with us on social media by following the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/libby.app/">Libby App on Instagram</a>!  
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