9 books to read if you, a fully grown adult, have never read a book.

In September 2026, influencer Alix Earle revealed in an interview with Interview magazine that she has never read a book.

Earle is known for her TikTok 'get ready with me' videos, which gained significant popularity, leading to a Netflix reality show, a podcast, and a following larger than New York City's population.

The article highlights the rarity of someone reaching adulthood without reading a book, as even those who read minimally or only for school assignments are more common.

The author speculates that if Earle were to read a book, receiving a blurb stating it was her first would be highly valuable for marketing purposes.