The Unexamined Reading Life

I’ve realized that I only like a particular type of literature. I’m not exactly sure how to describe my taste but I know it when I see it. For instance, my wife recommended a book to me the other day and, after she explained to me what it was about, I turned my nose at it. Too spiritual, not “intellectual” enough, I guess. However, my taste in books might make it difficult for me to help struggling or reluctant readers. How can I explained to thee students that there is interesting reading material in every field when I have only picked up the books that seemed interesting to me? I realized that I need to read more from a wide range of genres so I can recommend literature to my students’ unique tastes.