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...and making peace with that. Been in the biggest reading slump because I wasn't vibing with The Idiot by Elif Batuman but desperately wanted to push through bc it got shortlisted for Pulitzer. 65% in, I just had to admit it wasn't for me and abandon it. Flying through books I've been wanting to read now and feeling so much better about myself :)
Nov 29, 2024

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Yes, this. Our attention span / time are (unfortunately) limited resources...Prioritize what feels worthwhile!
Jan 16, 2025
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i’m so glad you said that. i also did not finish the idiot a few months ago and i felt so guilty about it. i wanted to love it but it just didn’t grab me. maybe some day
Nov 30, 2024
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This is my exact situation right now with this book and I’m going to take it as a sign to move on. Thank you 🄺
Nov 29, 2024
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arimar I tried so hard but I still don’t know why people love this book 🄲
Nov 29, 2024

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I’m a girl who likes to finish what she started. Feels like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders and now I can warn my friends! I like to go straight to Goodreads. Can’t wait to not dread reading anymore!!!
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