There’s a great article on The Millions in response to recent lists that were posted by other sites listing the books that we should read. My favorites on this list:

You should read the book that you hear two booksellers arguing about at the registers while you’re browsing in a bookstore.

You should read the book that you see someone on the train reading and trying to hide that they’re laughing.

You should read the book that you see someone on the train reading and trying to hide that they’re crying.

You should just keep reading.