Reflection Week 1

When a book is a best seller I think that should be taken as a complement. Authors write for many different reasons, but one of those reasons is to have people read and enjoy their books. If a book makes the best seller list, that means people are reading the book. Not only are they reading them, but people have to be enjoying the books. Some book critics say that a best seller is not truly a “great” book. That does not mean the same thing to every reader. The way people define books is different. Our society has a way of influencing our opinions on everything. Literature does not escape this influence. A best seller strictly means that it sold the most books that week. When people enjoy a book, they typically recommend that book to others; therefore making the book popular. A best-selling book might be great to some people because they have different expectations. Other people might not agree with that statement of greatness. There is no need to argue with someone because of this difference. Readers have different levels of education, experiences, likes, and dislikes. These differing subjects lead to the criticizing and enjoyment of each book.