A wood-paneled library with tall bookshelves filled with old books, a desk with a small sailboat painting, a closed book, and a chair to the right.

Horror and fantasy writer

NAtalie DUckworth

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3 Classic Novels I Did Not Finish
3 Classic Novels I Did Not Finish

There are countless classic novels I rolled my eyes at or sighed at the thought of, but I am constantly proven wrong—classics are widely loved, and for very good reasons. But, despite the amount of joy I experienced in finally tackling these classics, it is impossible to love every tale.

Here are three classic and well-loved books I abandoned before giving them a chance.

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Reading Highlights of January 2026
Reading Highlights of January 2026

January 2026 has been a month filled with books. Stripping away the distractions of video games and YouTube, I have achieved my highest monthly book count to date: 7 books within 31 days.

Join me as I explore the 7 books I read this month and how my own writing has improved.

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The First Page
The First Page

The first page of a book, the first page of a website. Welcome to Natalie Duckworth, my writing website, now live.

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