Some popular books like 'Harry Potter' and 'Game of Thrones' are too slow for the speaker. They struggle to find humor in most books, including works by British writers like Wodehouse. The speaker does find humor in TikTok and the comedy of Larry David. Despite understanding that people care more about hating what they hate than loving what they love, the speaker appreciates the writings of Wodehouse but doesn't find them funny or absorbing.