Category: Did Not Finish (DNF)
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So Many Books, So Little Time: Let’s Talk About DNF
“So many books, so little time.” You’ll see this quote everywhere—on t-shirts, bookmarks, posters…you name it. After all, life is short, and time is precious. Which is exactly why it’s okay to quit a book you’re not enjoying. I know some readers out there fully embrace the idea of DNF…
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DNF: Black President by Brenda Hampton
Black President: The World Will Never Be the Same is the first book in the Black President series by Brenda Hampton. Here’s a portion of the book’s synopsis: The man who now holds the keys to the Oval Office was born and raised in the rough streets of St. Louis,…
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DNF: Poison Pill by Glenn Kaplan
I found Poison Pill by Glenn Kaplan at my local bookstore and was intrigued by its synopsis, which hints at a pharmaceutical scandal. I don’t think I’ve ever tried a medical thriller before now, and I do a lot of ghostwriting for the healthcare industry. I’m sad to say Poison…
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DNF: Celebutantes by Goldberg and Hopper
I found Celebutantes in the bargain bin at my local bookstore, and now I know why it was a bargain book. I couldn’t make it past page 30 of this book. Celebutantes is by Amanda Goldberg and Ruthanna Khalighi Hopper. The book’s back cover says the authors are “two daughters…
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DNF: Pygmy and The Darlings
Rarely do I take the time to write about books I didn’t finish reading. These books aren’t terribly written or anything, they’re just not for me. Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk I’ve always been a huge fan of Chuck Palahniuk. I never got around to reading Fight Club (enjoyed the movie),…