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Alix Earle's admission she has never read a book draws criticism
Original: Alix Earle admitting she’s never read a book is crazy, not sexy — and universities are making it worse
Influencer Alix Earle has said she has never read a book, sparking commentary led by a New York Post column arguing the admission is troubling rather than charming. The piece also criticises universities, claiming they contribute to declining reading habits among students. The remark has fuelled wider debate about literacy, celebrity culture and what young people celebrated for.
Why now: A prominent influencer publicly admitting she has never read a book has reignited debate about declining reading habits and cultural attitudes toward literacy.
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- Alix Earle admitting she’s never read a book is crazy, not sexy — and universities are making it worse · New York Post
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