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Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics

Dolly Parton

DID NOT FINISH

At the time of picking this up, I didn't like the interview-style. May pick up again one day, but for now, marking as DNF'd without a rating to take the pressure off returning to it.

The Sleeper and the Spindle

Neil Gaiman

DID NOT FINISH: 39%

not keeping my attention and I’m opting to move on

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J.K. Rowling

DID NOT FINISH

Didn't read as a child. Attempted to read in 2016. DNF'd the fourth one because it's a slog to get through, and I'm glad I stopped at this one.

Controversies around the author's bigotry and how she doubles down on her viewers ruined all her work for me, and I won't be reading any more of her work.

Hunted

P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

DID NOT FINISH

I think this is the one I DNF'd at the time of reading in HS.

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel van der Kolk

DID NOT FINISH

Had this on my TBR for a while, but opting to not read due to author’s previous accusations of harassment in the work place and voiced opinions on veterans’ trauma vs r@pe victims’ trauma (why you comparing trauma, bro?)

Better books exist on how to cope with and heal trauma.

SFSX (Safe Sex) Vol. 2: Terms of Service

Tina Horn

DID NOT FINISH

After reading the first volume and giving it some time after finishing it, I decided not to continue with the second. I didn't like how it made me feel at the end of the day.

Crossed

Ally Condie

DID NOT FINISH: 3%

Decided to not continue this series because I feel like I know where it's going and I'd rather spend time reading something else.

Gallant

V.E. Schwab

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

I've realized middle grade may not be for me anymore. It's written well, but the story this far feels really predictable to me. No rating since I'm DNF'ing so early and shelving this 

The Lost Apothecary

Sarah Penner

DID NOT FINISH: 8%

Attempted to read the physical copy from my library but it wasn't what I expected. I couldn't sink myself into reading it. Returned the physical book, switched to the audiobook but have since decided to just DNF and move on to something else I'm looking forward to reading.

Eclipse

Stephenie Meyer

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

DNF'ing this re-read, it's not worth it to me. I'd rather spend my time reading something else.