i am NOT going to read that // Anti-TBR Tag

TL;DR

Discussing books not planning to read—diverse reasons, including lack of personal connection, author issues, and genre preferences.

Transcript

hello and welcome my friends my name is starla and today's video is going to be the anti-tbr tag this video was voted on for me to do by my patrons uh and it is a tag that was originally created by nicole from nicole and her books and it's all about talking about the books that you don't plan on reading and why of course nico's original video will ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Personal connection plays a significant role in the creator's decision to read certain books.
• 🫠 Values and cultural representation influence reading choices, leading to the avoidance of works by problematic authors.
• ❓ Diverse perspectives and experiences in literature are prioritized over traditional, whitewashed narratives.
• 💦 Critical examination of an author's history and values informs the decision to support or avoid their work.
• ⌛ Genre preferences evolve over time, with a gradual acceptance and appreciation of previously disliked genres like romance.
• 🫠 The decision to DNF a series is influenced by factors like comparison to other adaptations and reading experience.
• 💦 New releases are judged based on personal interest and previous experiences with an author's work.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is the creator uninterested in reading books by Alice Oseman?

The creator lacks a personal connection to Oseman's work and feels the stories may not add value to their life from a cultural perspective.

Q: What drives the creator to avoid classic books by problematic authors?

The creator prefers classics by diverse authors over those by problematic white men to broaden their perspectives and avoid offensive content.

Q: Why does the creator steer clear of authors like Rainbow Rowell?

Rainbow Rowell's books have been deemed racist, leading the creator to avoid supporting an author whose work contains problematic elements.

Q: Why did the creator decide that Tahar Mafi's books were not for them?

Despite liking the author personally, the creator found no connection with Mafi's writing style, storytelling, or romances after giving multiple books a chance.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Exploring popular books the creator isn't interested in, like works by Alice Oseman, due to lack of personal connection.

• Discussing the avoidance of classic books by problematic authors in favor of diverse perspectives.

• Reflecting on rejecting authors like Rainbow Rowell and genres like poetry based on personal preferences and values.