The Anti-TBR Tag

TL;DR

Booktuber discusses books and authors that they have no interest in reading, showcasing their unpopular opinions.

Transcript

all right so it is the anti-tbr tag created by nicole in her books and the first time i saw this out on booktube doing some research i was immediately triggered this is such a nerd-ragey t-spilling book triggering salty sort of tag i mean i go watch sean the book maniac say no to paul beatty's the seller or rick mcdonald passing a thomas pensions t... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥡 The Booktuber takes part in the Anti-TBR Tag, which reveals their unpopular opinions about books and authors.
• 🫠 They express a disinterest in reading popular books like "Sugie Bane" and "My Dark Vanessa."
• 🫠 The Booktuber is not inclined to read classic books, preferring to explore contemporary literature.
• 💭 They share their thoughts on authors they have no interest in, including Terry Pratchett and Karl Ove Knausgaard.
• ❓ The Booktuber acknowledges the problematic actions of some authors they have previously enjoyed.
• ❓ They reveal their disinterest in certain genres like fantasy and romance.
• 🫠 The Booktuber states that they have read every book they have bought and do not understand the concept of buying books and not reading them.
• 🇮🇸 They mention series like Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" that they have no interest in reading.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the book "Sugie Bane" about?

"Sugie Bane" is a novel reminiscent of "A Little Life," exploring a sad and miserable story. Although it has won the Booker Prize, the Booktuber expresses no interest in reading it.

Q: Why does the Booktuber have no interest in reading classic books?

The Booktuber states that they have already read their fair share of classic books in university and don't feel the need to revisit them. With thousands of new books being published every year, they prefer to focus on contemporary literature.

Q: Why is Terry Pratchett an author the Booktuber has no interest in reading?

Although the Booktuber enjoyed "Good Omens," which Terry Pratchett co-wrote with Neil Gaiman, they have no intentions of reading any of Pratchett's individual works. They mention slapstick humor and literary dad jokes as reasons for their disinterest.

Q: What are the Booktuber's thoughts on problematic authors?

The Booktuber acknowledges that many authors they have enjoyed in the past have been revealed as problematic. They mention Joseph Boyden and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as examples, expressing disappointment in their actions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Booktuber discusses popular books that they have no interest in reading, mentioning "Sugie Bane" and "My Dark Vanessa."

• They express their disinterest in reading classic books, stating that any book older than a hundred years is a hard pass.

• The Booktuber shares their thoughts on authors they have no interest in reading, including Terry Pratchett and Karl Ove Knausgaard.