And is the reverse true also? If you see a stranger reading something you didn’t like, do you ever judge that reader? In my case, I don’t dislike or mistrust that person, but I do wonder, “Hmm, I’m curious what s/he finds interesting in that book that would propel them to keep reading it.”

Trisha

Yes! (BUT) my husband is deeply into science fiction and manga. When I first walked into his apartment and saw his bookshelf I said hmm….but I’m glad I didn’t stop there–I’ve even read a few of his books and watched a few film adaptations of them…

Roberta

I totally get that, Trisha. Once that stranger reading a book we didn’t like becomes more than a stranger, my judgement of that person is open to experiential data. ?

Trisha

Also, two people read a book in entirely different ways–what I didn’t like about a book could be eclipsed by something another person loves–that only they can appreciate–or that I can appreciate too once I take the time to listen.

Roberta

And how eye-opening and meaningful that conversation can be.

Tiffany

People don’t necessarily like all the books they read, though.

Nancy

I never thought about it that way but it’s true. Thank you for that insight.

Rosanne

I usually can’t help but say something.

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