Most of what I read is pretty under the radar, and when I read a popular book, it’s usually years after it came out so the conversations have died.
I watch a lot of booktubers, and over the years I see a lot of the same books brought up frequently. But when they do I have no emotional connection since I haven’t read it.
I think this is me wanting to feel more “in” with the parts of the book community I regularly see, just so when they bring up a book in conversation or reviews, I can have a say in that conversation.
The rebellious part of me is saying I’d be a sellout, but… life is short and I want to talk to people about books.
I know someone who does that too. He doesn’t wanna read popular authors. Ofc, to each his own. You do what you want. But I just think it’s a little silly. You can only read so many books in a lifetime. Why make it a trial and error? Many books (and authors) are popular for a reason and maybe sometimes it’s not too bad to trust our collective wisdom. Anyway, reading a book doesn’t automatically mean you’ll agree with the author’s views and perspectives, no? Often the best part about reading popular authors, esp if you’re a little rebellious, is finding out which ones you disagree with (and yet still agree with) in some ways.
What exactly is your goal for doing this? Not hating, just genuinely curious. Cheers, friend