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It is said that you shouldnt judge a book by its cover.

But many do it anyway.

Some go a step further by judging people for the books they own or proudly display on their shelves.

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In case youre unfamiliar, Hoover is an American author who has written several books, mainly romance novels.

Perhaps her most famous one isIt Ends With Us.

Critics have hit out at Hoover forromanticizing domestic violence.

Person with glasses in front of bookshelves, text reads about judging people based on books they own.

Some felt the books bright and cheerful cover was inappropriate for its heavy and triggering theme.

The author quickly pulled the coloring book andaddressedthe controversy in a post on Instagram.

I hear you guys and I agree with you, wrote Hoover.No excuses.

Comment about judging people based on owning the book “The Bible,” with engagement metrics visible.

I have contacted the publisher to let them know I would prefer we dont move forward with it.

Thank you for the respectful discourse and accountability.

Check out the results:

A black Holy Bible cover with gold lettering; a book some judge people for possessing.

Comment by theycallme_leg about judging people with only classic books, calling it a red flag.

Penguin Books cover of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.

Comment on books judging people with “Anything Colleen Hoover” text and likes count.

Cover of “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover, featuring pink flowers, related to books people judge.

Comment discussing judgment based on owning purely self-help books, highlighting social perceptions.

Cover of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey.

Comment on ACOTAR book, expressing judgment on those who recommend it.

“Cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, associated with judging readers.”

Comment on TikTok saying, “Throne of Glass is an immediate no,” referencing a book that users judge.

Cover of “Throne of Glass” by Sarah J. Maas with a silhouette by a glowing doorway.

Comment on “48 Laws of Power” book, questioning the need for manipulation for power.

Comment about judging people who own the book “48 Laws of Power.

The 48 Laws of Power book by Robert Greene, known for sparking judgment among readers.

Haunting Adeline & God of Malice mentioned in a comment about books judged by people.

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, dark cover with skull, butterflies, and roses, symbolizes a book that sparks judgment.

Comment by Steph expressing judgment about owning the books “Caraval” and “Haunting Adeline,” with an eye roll emoji.

Caraval book cover by Stephanie Garber with red swirls and starburst background.

Comment by Widy Rhodes about judging people based on the book “Credence.

Cover of “Credence” by Penelope Douglas, a book people judge owners by, with forest imagery and mist.

Comment lists books like Zodiac Academy and Gothikana that make people judge book owners.

Cover of “Zodiac Academy” with astrological symbols and twin figures centered.

Text from user “Cicada” about judging someone for owning 32 copies of “A Court of Mist and Fury.

Book cover of “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J. Maas, featuring a stylized bird design.

Comment discussing judgments about book choices, specifically “Glow of the Everflame,” on a social media post.

Glow of the Everflame book cover, fiery silhouette with a castle, evokes judgment in some readers.

Comment about judging people for owning Harry Potter, including nostalgic attachments.

Cover of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone featuring main characters and a castle.

Comment about judging people by the books on their shelf, specifically Robert Greene’s books.

Book cover of “The 33 Strategies of War” by Robert Greene featuring a bold red title.

Comment about “Six of Crows,” expressing judgment based on book ownership and implying positive traits.

Cover of ‘Six of Crows’ by Leigh Bardugo, featuring a crow with wings extended.

Someone Asked What Book People Should Be Judged For Owning, The Internet Delivered

Social media comment discussing books and judgment, expressing a viewpoint against judging people by their book choices.

Comment on judging people for owning certain books, with a thoughtful perspective on author controversy.

Comment dismissing book judgments with laughing emoji, highlighting perspectives on judging people by their books.

Comment discussing judging people based on book choices, expressing indifference to opinions on reading preferences.

Comment by jemireads stating preferences for book choices, with 160 likes.

Comment discussing judgment over book choices, advocating for reading freedom.

Social media comments discussing judgment based on book choices.

Comment on judging people based on book choices, with a red flag emoji.

Online comment criticizing pretentious reactions to one specific book.

Comment discussing personal preference against judging people by their books.

Comment questioning the judgment of book buyers based on authors, with a focus on personal enjoyment over scrutiny.

Comment on book judgment: “This comment section is a book buy list,” with laughing emoji, 8 likes.

Comment discussing unreadable YA books and owning bad books with a shocked emoji.

Comment by Allie, saying she doesn’t judge people for books they like, related to book judging discussion.

Comment about romfantasy worlds with emojis, related to books that influence judgment.

Comment about judging people based on books, from user debating second-hand book reasons.

Comment on judging people by their books, mentions bookshelf as a personal collection reflecting past choices.

Comment discussing judgment of people based on book choice, emphasizing issues with authors' views.

Social media comments discussing judgment based on book ownership.