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.
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.
The First Page
The first page of a book, the first page of a website. Welcome to Natalie Duckworth, my writing website, now live.
My Top Books of 2025
It’s my favourite time of year—looking back on all the books I have read since last December and reliving some of the great experiences I had within them.
2025’s Final Words
As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the new year, I share my writing and reading achievements and set myself goals for another productive twelve months.