Ever picked up a highly anticipated book only to find yourself desperately fighting the urge to check your phone after two pages? You're not alone. 

We dive deep into the surprisingly complex world of DNFing (Did Not Finish) books this week. From legitimate dealbreakers to admittedly petty reasons, we share our complete list of reading turn-offs that make us close a book for good. Why struggle through a supposed slow-burn romance where characters are intimate by chapter three? What about those books where you find yourself skimming entire pages without really reading?

Whether you religiously finish every book you start or have a stack of half-read novels gathering dust, this conversation celebrates the reader's ultimate power: the freedom to close a book that isn't serving you. Life's too short for boring books! Join us for this candid, laughter-filled exploration of when and why to walk away from a reading experience.

Have your own DNF criteria? We'd love to hear your reading deal-breakers! Rate, review and let us know what makes you put a book down for good.

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