Title: The Surprising Literary Tastes of Hernan Diaz Hernan Diaz, the award-winning author of "Trust" has recently shocked himself with the discovery of his own eclectic collection of books. Despite being a highly respected literary figure, it seems that Diaz's interests extend far beyond the realm of highbrow literature. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Diaz revealed that he has amassed a rather impressive collection of books on punk rock. This revelation may come as a surprise to those who only know him for his award-winning works of fiction, but it's a testament to the fact that Diaz is a man of many interests. For those who have come to appreciate the rich and complex stories that Diaz tells, it's easy to assume that he spends all of his free time reading the classics. However, this is far from the truth. Diaz's collection of punk rock books is just one example of how he defies the expectations that people might have of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. As Diaz's readers, we can learn a valuable lesson from his diverse literary tastes. It's important to remember that there is no single path to enlightenment or intellectualism. Just because we enjoy one type of literature, it doesn't mean we can't appreciate and learn from other genres. Diaz's example reminds us that we should never be ashamed of our interests, no matter how seemingly incongruous they may be. After all, it's in embracing the unexpected and the unknown that we often find the most surprising and enriching experiences. So let's take a leaf out of Diaz's book and approach literature with an open mind. Who knows what fascinating worlds we might discover along the way? Novelist Hernan Diaz is surprised at his collection of books about punk rock, which he recently discovered to be rather robust. Diaz's novel "Trust" was awarded a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and is now available in paperback.
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