I am a Hypocritical Reader

Lori O'Gara
Sep 9, 2018 · 4 min read

Why I’d rather not read what you’re reading.

Two of my bookshelves custom built by my husband in our home library.

I admit it. I am a book hypocrite. It is part of my job and my personality to recommend books. I am a librarian by day and a writer by the light of candle..and all the rest of the time. I will, as part of my job, recommend best sellers. However, I usually don’t read them. There are exceptions, I recently read a current best seller and was not completely disappointed. It…

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Lori O'Gara

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Author of fiction and real-life commentary. Advocate for human decency. Read more at https://the-ogaras.com

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