Our first episode! Join us as we talk about our vision for the podcast, preview our weekly bookish themes, and then jump into our topic of the week--the life-changing magic of not finishing a book you’re not enjoying. And make sure you stay until the end to get our RAD Reading Book Recommendations of the week! Highlights: A sneak peek of our four weekly themesThe “I used to be a reader” struggleWhy being a chronic finisher can be roadblock to a happy reading lifeReasons it’s so hard for some of us to DNF (not finish a book)The book trope Roni hatesHow to combat the DNF fearsDo DNFs count for reading challenges?Tips for becoming a DNF master The difference between a DNF and a Not For NowHow to pick better booksOur RAD Book Recs of the week. . . *Note: book links are affiliate links which means the podcast makes a small commission if you make a purchase, but there is no extra cost to you! RAD Reading Recs of the Week:  Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Dawn rec)I’ll Be Gone In the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Roni rec) Other books mentioned: Dark Matter by Blake CrouchEmma by Jane AustenGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Only Plane In the Sky by Garrett M. Graff  Non-book things mentioned: 9/11: I Was There (documentary) Find us online: RAD Reading Facebook PageRAD Reading WebsiteConnect with Roni on her website or @roniloren on InstagramConnect with Dawn on her website or @dawnalexanderbooks on Instagram Another note: Because we are both in the publishing industry, sometimes the books we recommend might be by an author we know personally, an author who shares a publisher, editor, or agent with Roni, or an author whom Dawn has edited. Publishing is a small world, so that will happen from time to time. However, we guarantee that we only recommend books we love. We have not been asked to promote any of these books and none are paid ads. However, some books we review may be ARCs (advanced reading copies provided by publishers to reviewers for honest reviews.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.