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10 of the Most Polarizing Books to Ponder

While popular and trendy books attract a large readership, they also attract naysayers. Here are 10 of the most polarizing books out there.

Changing Book Ratings: I Tried To Ignore That Review, But It Makes Some Really Good Points

Why it's perfectly fine to change your opinion about a book once you consume reviews or discuss it with other readers.

The Convoluted Calculus of Rating Books

“Your ratings confuse me,” said a friend when we discussed a certain Very Popular Novel with a Very Vocal Fandom. ...

One-Star Reviews of Beloved Books

There are a few books that I think rise above the star-rating system we humans have devised to grade plays, ...