Wall Shelf Journal

Reading Lists

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A cinematic view of a large pile of summer reading lists, with sunlight highlighting the overwhelming number of choices and the potential for limited diversity.
The Reading Room

Are Summer Reading Lists Limiting Your Choices?

Last year, 87% of titles featured on at least three major summer reading lists originated from just the top five publishing houses, revealing a concentrated influence on what millions read, according

Ananya Sharma·May 23, 2026