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“I still don't think I've ever read a Nancy Drew book; I probably read three or four 'Hardy Boys' books when I was 10, 11, 12, and I didn't love them at the time. Even then, they felt dated to me, like the word chum - 'my chum and I.' However, the 'Encyclopedia Brown' books, I read all of them.” quote by Rob Thomas
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“I still don't think I've ever read a Nancy Drew book; I probably read three or four 'Hardy Boys' books when I was 10, 11, 12, and I didn't love them at the time. Even then, they felt dated to me, like the word chum - 'my chum and I.' However, the 'Encyclopedia Brown' books, I read all of them.”

Rob Thomas

About This Quote

Source Interview: “The Writer’s Journey”, 2021

Personal reading preferences evolve; early exposure to certain series may not resonate, while later discoveries can become cherished.

In simple terms: Reading tastes change over time.

Key Takeaway

Explore diverse books.

Themes

growth literature personal evolution

Mood

curious nostalgic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • education
  • creative writing
  • personal development

Key Concepts

cognitive development genre exposure nostalgia identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How have your reading tastes shifted?
  • What new genre will you try?
A Different Perspective

Early preferences may limit openness to new genres.

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