Yes, you read that write. It is OKAY to dnf books!
If you’re new to the book community, dnf stands for did not finish.
Gasp, I know, not finishing a book is okay?
There is a lot of negative discourse around dnfing books. A friend of mine will suffer through the entire book rather than dnfing it.
And there are a lot of people out there that feel the same way.
But, life is too short to read books that you’re not enjoying.
I’m an avid supporter of dnfing books, but there’s been times I haven’t. That I’ve invested too much time into the book to not not see how it ends.
But if you’re not vibing with a book, it’s better not to force it.
(That’s also a sure way to get into a slump.)
Sure, it might feel like a waste of money, but you’ll feel so much better spending time reading books you ACTUALLY enjoy.
(And how much stuff do we waste our money on all the time anyways?)
Some of my favorite videos on TikTok to watch are ones where people share the books they dnf.
Sometimes that’s how I find new books to read! Reading is subjective, and just because one person disliked it, doesn’t mean you will.
Also, it might help push me over the edge on deciding to read a book I was on the fence about.
And sometimes, those videos are just a great laugh.
I’ve shared some TikToks below that touch on dnfing books. And I hope you’ll be open to hearing what they have to say!
Let me know YOUR opinion on dnfing books!
<3 Mara