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Renaldo · 06-14-2009, 10:55 AM

I don't pay much attention to awards or best seller lists at all. I've read enough award winning books that I thought were terrible. The same goes for movies and music, really.

My tastes don't seem to necessarily run to everything that's popular, current or critically acclaimed. I think a lot of awards are really a reflection of what's happening today, and not necessarily a reflection of what's best.

06-14-2009, 10:55 AM	#21
Renaldo Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 250590 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	I don't pay much attention to awards or best seller lists at all. I've read enough award winning books that I thought were terrible. The same goes for movies and music, really. My tastes don't seem to necessarily run to everything that's popular, current or critically acclaimed. I think a lot of awards are really a reflection of what's happening today, and not necessarily a reflection of what's best. Last edited by Renaldo; 06-14-2009 at 12:15 PM.