Discussing books read at an interview

[thestrokes14]

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Hey all,

I have not been asked this question at an interview, but I am always finding myself preparing for it. I have read a couple of interesting (and more educational ) books in the last few months, but I am currently finding myself reading that new Stephen King novel, 11/22/63. I know there is a stigma associated with reading King, and I am personally not a huge fan, but I decided to give this one a go, especially because it's sort of a detour from his usual books. Still, though, I know it can be considered "trash" to a scholar.

Point is, would it be unwise to mention that I read this? I am not looking to draw negative attention, especially since I am not a huge King fan. But at the same time, I don't think it's all that bad a of a book...

Thoughts?

 

[mauberley]

Hey all,

I have not been asked this question at an interview, but I am always finding myself preparing for it. I have read a couple of interesting (and more educational ) books in the last few months, but I am currently finding myself reading that new Stephen King novel, 11/22/63. I know there is a stigma associated with reading King, and I am personally not a huge fan, but I decided to give this one a go, especially because it's sort of a detour from his usual books. Still, though, I know it can be considered "trash" to a scholar.

Point is, would it be unwise to mention that I read this? I am not looking to draw negative attention, especially since I am not a huge King fan. But at the same time, I don't think it's all that bad a of a book...

Thoughts?

No big deal.

 

[jokerman55]

not a big deal at all. be honest about it, who knows your interviewer might enjoy the books too

 

[Narmerguy]

Dude don't let a bunch of adcoms tell you what you can and cannot read. You can read what you want just like you can watch whatever you want on TV for your own entertainment.

That said, it's good to have some non-academic books that you're reading/have read to show that you can unwind and just do something for pure mindless fun sometimes. If you really are pressed on that (which I doubt you will be), pitch it at that angle (this is something mindless and fun that I do to relax). But don't let other's tastes dictate what you allow yourself to enjoy.

 

[varsityblue]

No, there's no stigma attached to reading King. I spend half of my time reading sappy French plays, so you're totally in the clear. 🙂