This is because white people need to show off the books that they have read. Just as hunters will mount the heads of their kills, white people need to let people know that they have made their way through hundreds or even thousands of books.

Christian Lander
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When it comes to reading, white people are more likely to talk about the books that they have read. This is because white people need to show off the books that they have read. Just as hunters will mount the heads of their kills, white people need to let people know that they have made their way through hundreds or even thousands of books.

Source: Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide To The Unique Taste Of Millions

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