Alan Bennett...to her all books were the same and, as with her subjects, she felt a duty to approach them without prejudice... Lauren Bacall, Winifred Holtby, Sylvia Plath - who were they? Only be reading could she find out.
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Everyone has different taste in books and it would be impossible to find out which book they like because so many people have different ideas. The best way to determine your favourite books is to read them all and see which ones you like the most.
Source: The Uncommon Reader
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