My kids and I are always having this conversation. Two of my three are like me: total completionists, no matter how brutal the process. Books have been thrown, both at walls and other people. My husband feels no such need. The verdict is out on my youngest. What I love about this is the part where you listen to yourself and not the cacophony outside.
My husband is currently reading something he’s “just not that into”, and I keep encouraging him to just give it up! Life’s short and there are plenty of fish in the sea.
I recently renewed the book I just haven't been able to get into, giving me another month to read it. Yesterday, I decided to return it. Your timely essay confirmed my choice. Back to the library tomorrow ; -)
With two DNF’s in May (and feeling a weird guilt, mixed with frustration, mixed with disappointment afterward), I really needed to hear this!
It reminds me of the saying ‘the clothes should fit you, not you should fit the clothes.’ If a book doesn’t fit you, you should move on 👋
So glad it resonated. Thank you so much for reading!
My kids and I are always having this conversation. Two of my three are like me: total completionists, no matter how brutal the process. Books have been thrown, both at walls and other people. My husband feels no such need. The verdict is out on my youngest. What I love about this is the part where you listen to yourself and not the cacophony outside.
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My husband is currently reading something he’s “just not that into”, and I keep encouraging him to just give it up! Life’s short and there are plenty of fish in the sea.
Yes!
I’m thankful you don’t want to throw a book at me. 😃
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Also, my latest “just not into you” book was The Loneliness of Sunny and Sonia”
Why is this the first time I’m hearing about DEEP RIVER? Historical fiction set in the PNW is totally my jam.
Thank goodness I read about in here 😅
Omg, it’s so good. I hope you love it, but it’s okay if you don’t. ;)
I recently renewed the book I just haven't been able to get into, giving me another month to read it. Yesterday, I decided to return it. Your timely essay confirmed my choice. Back to the library tomorrow ; -)
Nice work Joni!
“I’m just not into you” book edition lol
Love it. I have three books on my nightstand, and that’s my exact feeling. Sending them back to the library.
Yes!