Books Quote by Michiko Kakutani
“I'm pretty omnivorous - in fact, I don't think of books in terms of genres. J. K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books are no more Y.A. reading, to me, than John le Carre's 'Smiley' novels are spy stories.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Book Review, New York Times, 2005
The speaker rejects rigid genre categories, seeing all literature as equally valuable regardless of label.
In simple terms: All books are worth reading, not limited by genre.
Key Takeaway
Read beyond labels.
Themes
literature
genre
reading
open‑mindedness
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
analytical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- personal reading choices
- library curation
- teaching literature
- marketing books
Key Concepts
categorization
subjectivity
literary value
Questions to Reflect On
- How does genre affect your reading habits?
- Can you appreciate a book without labeling it?
A Different Perspective
Genres can help readers find preferences, even if they’re not absolute.
