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“The mention of the Michelle Obama book is used to illustrate how America picks one book a year to read together.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: book publishing dynamics
For: Readers interested in publishing trends and market dynamics.
Key quote: “At one point, I had a book agent tell me that America basically picks one book a year to all read together.”
The host mentions the Michelle Obama book to illustrate how America tends to collectively engage with a single book each year. This reference highlights the parallels between book publishing and other industries, such as music and venture capital, in terms of market dynamics and consumer behavior.

