This is the fifth year in which I’ve compiled a list of books I DNF, this time in 2025. (For previous DNF lists, check out the ones I compiled in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.) As I mentioned in the past, this is not a “worst of” list. Anyone can DNF at book at any time for any reason. The books I DNF in 2025 were DNF for a variety of reasons. Since joining the bookish community online, my TBR has grown exponentially such that I fully subscribe to the philosophy that life is too short to push through a book I’m not enjoying. So, without further ado, here are the books I DNF in 2025.
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Books I DNF in 2024
Now in its fourth year, I present to you a list of books I DNF in 2024. As I mentioned in 2021, 2022, and 2023, this is not a “worst of” list. Anyone can DNF at book at any time for any reason. Sometimes I DNF because I’m not enjoying the book. Other times I DNF because I’m just not in the right mood for a particular book at that particular time. Basically, what doesn’t float my boat might float someone else’s.
I actually DNF quite a few books this year relative to previous years. I think I’m starting to embrace the philosophy of, “life is too short to read books you’re not enjoying.” So, without further ado, here’s my list of books I DNF in 2024.
Continue reading “Books I DNF in 2024”DNF: How Herbs Healed the World by Connor Smith
Today’s review is about HOW HERBS HEALED THE WORLD by Connor Smith. This, unfortunately, was a rare DNF (did not finish) for me. And it was an ARC at that. As always, I request ARCs with the best of intentions, but sometimes I just won’t click with one of them.
Author: Connor Smith
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Mobius
Publish Date: July 23, 2024
Print Length: 224
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Continue reading “DNF: How Herbs Healed the World by Connor Smith”Books I DNF in 2023
This is my third year writing about books I DNF (2022, 2021). This time it’s for books I DNF in 2023. I already posted about my favorite reads in 2023, so if you’re looking for that, then hop on over to that page. Like I said in years past, this is not exactly a list of “worst books.” Rather, this is a list of books I DNF for a variety of reasons. I usually DNF something because I couldn’t get into it, either because I wasn’t in the mood or the style wasn’t for me. I sometimes DNF books because I don’t like them, but thankfully that’s rare.
Now that that’s out of the way (because people love to assume the worst on the internet), I’m here to share the books I DNF in 2023.
Continue reading “Books I DNF in 2023”DNF: Brittle by Beth Overmyer
Today I have a review of BRITTLE by Beth Overmyer. Unfortunately, I did not finish this ARC. I debated whether to post this DNF review, but ultimately decided to because, as I said earlier, reviews are for readers.
Author: Beth Overmyer
Series: Blade and Bone #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Flame Tree Press
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
Print Length: 304
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