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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 16 MIN

Episode: 83 – [General] The Problem with Book Snobbery

from Paperback Friends · host Sam Ögren

Not every book conversation needs to become a competition.In this episode of Paperback Friends, we are talking about book snobbery — why some readers feel the need to judge what others read, and why nobody should have to defend the books that bring them joy.Whether you read classics, fantasy, romance, self-help, or something someone else considers "lesser," your enjoyment is what matters.Books can challenge us, teach us, and connect us — but they should never become a way to make other people feel small.Join me as I explore the difference between having strong opinions about books, and turning those opinions into elitism.Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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