Summer Reading

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Originally Posted by skcin

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I agree with Haley that some people kind of roll their eyes if you dare say you've read the Oprah books, as if they couldn't possibly be any good. It's almost as if you have to defend yourself - "I know it's an Oprah book, but I swear it's really good!"

You know, I loves me some Okra. I have my issues with her, but I think she is a great person and I value what she has offered our culture in general, and specifically with reviving an interest in books. It's fantastic. I jokingly diss the idea, only because some of her choices tend to pander a bit to a Lifetime : Crisis of The Week For Women mentality. Like, it sometimes has bit of this chick lit for bored housewives flavor. However, she has put the spotlight on some excellent stuff, and in my opinion her books are generally a fine bet.