It's a common phenomenon to have a shortage of books, especially when we feel a little empty after reading a good book. Here are some ways to get through the book shortage: 1. recommendations and discussions: communicate with other people who like reading and share the books you have read and feelings. Through recommendations and discussions, he could meet more like-minded people and find more new books. 2. Re-read: Find a book that you couldn't read before and re-read it. There might be new discoveries and feelings. 3. Search for new books: Search for new books through libraries, bookstores, and the Internet. He could try different types of books to expand his knowledge. 4. Keep reading: Reading is a continuous process. Don't stop reading because of a book shortage. You can choose the time and method of reading that suits you to maintain your reading habits. 5. Create a story: You can incorporate the story plot and elements from the books you read into your own creation. By creating stories, he could make better use of the knowledge and feelings of the books he read. To survive the book famine, one needed to constantly look for new books and reading experiences to maintain the habit of reading and writing.