Reading Glasses Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size?
Nov 20, 2025
Dive into a lively debate on the perfect size of your reading wheelhouse. Discover libraries that offer international membership options, making it easier to access books from anywhere. Enjoy visceral book recommendations, including a relentless WWI narrative and a thought-provoking tale of ambition. Learn how to refine your wheelhouse by assessing your reading themes and consolidating genres. Lastly, ponder whether having a wheelhouse can be too big or too small in the journey to find your ideal reading focus!
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Brea's Wheelhouse Revision
- Brea removed space-set books and apocalypses, then added Japanese mysteries, science nonfiction, and heartwarming family stories.
- She consolidated similar sci-fi items into broader near-future or tech-related categories.
Mallory's Updated Reading Patterns
- Mallory reviewed her five-star reads and realized grief, historical genre, monsters, and art history belong in her wheelhouse now.
- She also noted haunted houses and werewolves remain perennial favorites.
Wheelhouse Versus Wishlist
- A wheelhouse is what you regularly pick up and enjoy, not a wishlist of things you hope to read.
- That distinction helps you identify reliable reading preferences versus aspirational wants.
