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Originally Posted by RoxyJ
I would love to be well read. I find it gives perspective and insight when reading current novels. I also find that many authors include references to classic books that sometimes go over my head (because I am not familiar with the book), and often I'm excited when I do come across a reference I recognize. I am working on rounding out my reading.
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If that happens, I'll just see if I can get the book which is referenced and read it afterwards.
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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I focus on stuff I know I'll like, but I also make it a priority to read some things that I'm just not sure of or familiar with. That doesn't come from a desire to be "well read", but rather a desire to stretch myself a bit--to avoid complacency. Plus, my tastes constantly change and evolve, so I'm scared to death that I may miss out on something I'd love if I didn't sample absolutely everything.
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But I don't have enough time to read everything some people think I should read to be "well-read", even though I might not like it.
To be honest, when I'm looking for a new book (not a new book by a known-author for me), I don't look at the author at all. I look at the description, at the classification and, though very rarely, at reviews.