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Hot Dudes Reading
Humans of New York meets Porn for Women in this collection of candid photos, clever captions, and hilarious hashtags about one of the most important subjects of our hot dudes reading.Based on the viral Instagram account of the same name, Hot Dudes Reading takes its readers on a ride through all five boroughs of New York City, with each section covering a different subway line. Using their expert photography skills (covert iPhone shots) and journalistic ethics (#NoKindles), the authors capture the most beautiful bibliophiles in all of New York—and take a few detours to interview some of the most popular hot dudes from the early days of the Instagram account. Fun, irreverent, and wittily-observed, this book is tailor-made for book lovers in search of their own happy endings—and those who just want to get lost between the covers for a while.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2016
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May 4, 2016
I have two big problems with this book. Well, four problems. Two are big problems, two are small problems. And if this were Hot Dudes Reading, I would be making a lame dick joke about the small problem or the big ones or whatever, because basically the words "big" and "small" are MORE than enough to set up a HILARIOUS dick joke here.
Big Problem 1. When Did Sexiness = Validation?
I'm kind of tired of sexiness being the benchmark of value for people and activities. Why does SEXY people reading all of a sudden mean something? Oh, if sexy people do it, then it must be good, because sexy people are KNOWN for making good decisions.
No, they're known for being sexy.
It's the same thing that nerdiness has gone through. "Nerdiness is sexy."
No, it's not. Someone who is sexy can be a nerd, but nerdiness is not sexy. It can be attractive, it can be a sought-after quality, but someone knowing what it means to "tap mana" doesn't immediately make me want to "tap ass." Relating to someone through nerdy pursuits can definitely lead to getting to know someone better and finding them more sexy, but I defy anyone to name me a non-physical manifestation of nerdiness that is SEXY.
We do this with confidence. "Confidence is sexy." Is it? Because the most-hated man in America, Donald Trump, is confident as fuck. Say what you will about him, it's hard to shit on him for being scared of the limelight. As for his sexiness, I'll leave that to your personal preference.
Sense of Humor, style, intelligence. All crucial, key elements to personality, but not sexy. I've fallen more deeply for someone with a sense of humor, but no one has ever told a joke so good it made me hard. God, I wish. But that would mean Brian Regan would be like the sexiest man alive.
Not everything has to be sexy. Sexy isn't the pinnacle. We don't have to do everything to the point it becomes sexy.
Because I can like, work with, and really enjoy people who I don't want to fuck. That's the thing. I respect the opinions of people I don't want to sleep with.
Now, I might be exhibiting stereotypical male thinking here in saying that someone who is sexy is sexier to me than someone who is really great at guitar. Let's not make the mistake of thinking that I'm saying guitar playing and knowledge of Magic: The Gathering are UNsexy. Anti-sex. I just find these things to be, mostly, sex neutral, at least until the point where I get to know someone and everything becomes sexy, sort of the way you find your partner's habit of night drooling endearing as opposed to vile.
Anyway, this book is doing one of two things, validating reading by showing that hot dudes do it, or validating hot dudes by saying, "Can you believe hot dudes are like real people?" Which brings me to...
2. This Would Be Totally Unacceptable With A Simple Gender Swap
I'm just going to take some of the text and gender/bio swap the relevant bits. Keep in mind, these sentences would be accompanying photos of women reading books on the subway, who appear unaware they're being photographed.
Original: "He already has me doing high kicks, so let's hope this Hedwig has more than an angry inch."
Revised: "She already has me hard, so let's hope this Menzel's vagina isn't Frozen."
Original: "I'd like to do my own hands-on research to find out if his lean isn't the only thing that falls to the left."
Revised: "I'd like to do my own hands-on research to find out if her umbrella isn't the only thing that's wet."
Original: "This Wall Street stud is burning the midnight oil, because money never sleeps...and we won't either."
Revised: "I'm sitting directly across from a well-dressed business woman on what appears to be a deserted train, and while she reads I'm imagining having sex with her. Ignoring her professional attire, what that means, and the fact that she's reading is only relevant in that it has given me a smokescreen to stare, take a picture, and fantasize."
Okay, that last one isn't very joke-y, but I think it makes the point.
I find the very concept here creepy. Here's a headline about the Instagram that birthed this book:
"...the Hot Dudes Reading Instagram is prowling the streets and subways of New York..." Wow. "Prowling." That sounds like an article about The Punisher.
Of course, if the men had consented to the photos, snap away. BUT, here's an excerpt from a CBS article:
"The owners of the Hot Dudes Reading account recently posted a message on Facebook reaching out to the photos' subjects, offering to take down any snapshot that made them uncomfortable. No takers so far."
I see. So we're taking photos of attractive men, posting them with sexy, fantasized captions, and then, rather than getting consent, reverse-engineering consent by posting on a Facebook page that people can ask to be removed. Seems legit.
"Hey, I'm putting up sex tapes I made, and if any of the other people in them (there ARE a couple that have people other than me, thank you very much) are uncomfortable, YOU contact ME and I'll take them down."
Frankly, I think the whole thing is creepy as fuck, and we let it slide by because the subjects of the photos, fantasies, and scrutiny are strapping men, and we're not concerned for their physical safety. AND MEN DON'T HAVE FEELINGS. As long as a man isn't going to be injured physically, he doesn't care! He doesn't have an opinion on being a sex object. He loves it! He's a man! We're giving men what they want!
Men aren't people. They're men!
And I know what people would say to criticize my POV here.
"Well, women are objectified all the time, fair's fair."
And if that's your perspective, cool.
I would just say that when women are objectified, individuals have every right to be unhappy about it and to say something about it. And so, when men are objectified, expect the same reaction.
I'm not advocating that this Instagram be killed or anything like that. I'm just asserting the right to see something I think is wrong and to object to it.
3. The Dick Jokes Aren't That Good
C'mon. I'm the kind of person who can chuckle at a good dick joke. Even a so-so dick joke. These were more clever than funny, and I'll always be on the side that clever and funny are not the same thing.
4. The Dude at 14th Street/Union Square Is Sitting On The Stairs
If you think reading is sexy, then how about common fucking courtesy? Is there a worse place to sit than on the stairs? This dude, I promise you, you do not want to take home. Forget pissing on the toilet seat, a man who sits on the steps in the subway is pissing on your magazines.
Big Problem 1. When Did Sexiness = Validation?
I'm kind of tired of sexiness being the benchmark of value for people and activities. Why does SEXY people reading all of a sudden mean something? Oh, if sexy people do it, then it must be good, because sexy people are KNOWN for making good decisions.
No, they're known for being sexy.
It's the same thing that nerdiness has gone through. "Nerdiness is sexy."
No, it's not. Someone who is sexy can be a nerd, but nerdiness is not sexy. It can be attractive, it can be a sought-after quality, but someone knowing what it means to "tap mana" doesn't immediately make me want to "tap ass." Relating to someone through nerdy pursuits can definitely lead to getting to know someone better and finding them more sexy, but I defy anyone to name me a non-physical manifestation of nerdiness that is SEXY.
We do this with confidence. "Confidence is sexy." Is it? Because the most-hated man in America, Donald Trump, is confident as fuck. Say what you will about him, it's hard to shit on him for being scared of the limelight. As for his sexiness, I'll leave that to your personal preference.
Sense of Humor, style, intelligence. All crucial, key elements to personality, but not sexy. I've fallen more deeply for someone with a sense of humor, but no one has ever told a joke so good it made me hard. God, I wish. But that would mean Brian Regan would be like the sexiest man alive.
Not everything has to be sexy. Sexy isn't the pinnacle. We don't have to do everything to the point it becomes sexy.
Because I can like, work with, and really enjoy people who I don't want to fuck. That's the thing. I respect the opinions of people I don't want to sleep with.
Now, I might be exhibiting stereotypical male thinking here in saying that someone who is sexy is sexier to me than someone who is really great at guitar. Let's not make the mistake of thinking that I'm saying guitar playing and knowledge of Magic: The Gathering are UNsexy. Anti-sex. I just find these things to be, mostly, sex neutral, at least until the point where I get to know someone and everything becomes sexy, sort of the way you find your partner's habit of night drooling endearing as opposed to vile.
Anyway, this book is doing one of two things, validating reading by showing that hot dudes do it, or validating hot dudes by saying, "Can you believe hot dudes are like real people?" Which brings me to...
2. This Would Be Totally Unacceptable With A Simple Gender Swap
I'm just going to take some of the text and gender/bio swap the relevant bits. Keep in mind, these sentences would be accompanying photos of women reading books on the subway, who appear unaware they're being photographed.
Original: "He already has me doing high kicks, so let's hope this Hedwig has more than an angry inch."
Revised: "She already has me hard, so let's hope this Menzel's vagina isn't Frozen."
Original: "I'd like to do my own hands-on research to find out if his lean isn't the only thing that falls to the left."
Revised: "I'd like to do my own hands-on research to find out if her umbrella isn't the only thing that's wet."
Original: "This Wall Street stud is burning the midnight oil, because money never sleeps...and we won't either."
Revised: "I'm sitting directly across from a well-dressed business woman on what appears to be a deserted train, and while she reads I'm imagining having sex with her. Ignoring her professional attire, what that means, and the fact that she's reading is only relevant in that it has given me a smokescreen to stare, take a picture, and fantasize."
Okay, that last one isn't very joke-y, but I think it makes the point.
I find the very concept here creepy. Here's a headline about the Instagram that birthed this book:
"...the Hot Dudes Reading Instagram is prowling the streets and subways of New York..." Wow. "Prowling." That sounds like an article about The Punisher.
Of course, if the men had consented to the photos, snap away. BUT, here's an excerpt from a CBS article:
"The owners of the Hot Dudes Reading account recently posted a message on Facebook reaching out to the photos' subjects, offering to take down any snapshot that made them uncomfortable. No takers so far."
I see. So we're taking photos of attractive men, posting them with sexy, fantasized captions, and then, rather than getting consent, reverse-engineering consent by posting on a Facebook page that people can ask to be removed. Seems legit.
"Hey, I'm putting up sex tapes I made, and if any of the other people in them (there ARE a couple that have people other than me, thank you very much) are uncomfortable, YOU contact ME and I'll take them down."
Frankly, I think the whole thing is creepy as fuck, and we let it slide by because the subjects of the photos, fantasies, and scrutiny are strapping men, and we're not concerned for their physical safety. AND MEN DON'T HAVE FEELINGS. As long as a man isn't going to be injured physically, he doesn't care! He doesn't have an opinion on being a sex object. He loves it! He's a man! We're giving men what they want!
Men aren't people. They're men!
And I know what people would say to criticize my POV here.
"Well, women are objectified all the time, fair's fair."
And if that's your perspective, cool.
I would just say that when women are objectified, individuals have every right to be unhappy about it and to say something about it. And so, when men are objectified, expect the same reaction.
I'm not advocating that this Instagram be killed or anything like that. I'm just asserting the right to see something I think is wrong and to object to it.
3. The Dick Jokes Aren't That Good
C'mon. I'm the kind of person who can chuckle at a good dick joke. Even a so-so dick joke. These were more clever than funny, and I'll always be on the side that clever and funny are not the same thing.
4. The Dude at 14th Street/Union Square Is Sitting On The Stairs
If you think reading is sexy, then how about common fucking courtesy? Is there a worse place to sit than on the stairs? This dude, I promise you, you do not want to take home. Forget pissing on the toilet seat, a man who sits on the steps in the subway is pissing on your magazines.
April 29, 2016
I mean this book is literal perfection. It's filled with Hot Dudes Reading... What more must I say?
I have followed the instagram account for quite some time now. It cheers me up on crappy days. Honestly, it really does. The captions are hilarious. Everything I loved about the instagram account has been successfully captured in this wonderful book. This book even goes as far as too interview some of the men that had been posted onto the instagram account. We get to learn more about them and how they felt when they first discovered they had been photographed without their knowledge. I mean...they have even made videos of the guys reading the hilarious captions that accompanied their photos. It is honestly so perfect.
May 21, 2016
4/5! I really enjoyed this book. I didn't expect the interviews so that was a nice added touch and was definitely my favourite part.
I was a little disappointed that the majority of the posts (if not all? I'm not sure because I haven't checked them all) are actually on their Instagram page, which I think if you're going to pay for the book, you should be getting all exclusive content. Luckily I hadn't been on their page for a while so it was mostly new to me anyway :P Other than that all the captions were hilarious as always, and I loved the hashtags!
I won't say that everyone should rush out and buy the book, because obviously you can view the content that's in the book on their Instagram page, but if you are a fan of Hot Dudes Reading and you'd like some tangible evidence of that, then I definitely recommend :)
I was a little disappointed that the majority of the posts (if not all? I'm not sure because I haven't checked them all) are actually on their Instagram page, which I think if you're going to pay for the book, you should be getting all exclusive content. Luckily I hadn't been on their page for a while so it was mostly new to me anyway :P Other than that all the captions were hilarious as always, and I loved the hashtags!
I won't say that everyone should rush out and buy the book, because obviously you can view the content that's in the book on their Instagram page, but if you are a fan of Hot Dudes Reading and you'd like some tangible evidence of that, then I definitely recommend :)
April 26, 2016
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
Attention...if you don’t follow @hotdudesreading on IG then you are truly missing out. Seriously, this is one of the BEST instagram accounts out there to follow. Let’s face it, nothing is sexier than to see a hot dude reading and so the creators behind the smash hit @hotdudesreading published all new photos of hot dudes reading in one fabulous book.. Forget taking pics of your food or those edited selfie posed pics because #hotdudesreading is the real deal. Not only do you get pictures of real life hots dudes reading but you get to read those hilarious, smart, fun and witty captions. Trust me when I tell you, you need to pick up Hot Dudes Reading and add this book to your collection of coffee table books. And for my fellow bookworms like myself, this IG account and book is genius. Bravo to the creators of @hotdudesreading!!!!!
All there is left to say go #onclick this book now. #Hotdudesreading….yes please!!!!
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...
Attention...if you don’t follow @hotdudesreading on IG then you are truly missing out. Seriously, this is one of the BEST instagram accounts out there to follow. Let’s face it, nothing is sexier than to see a hot dude reading and so the creators behind the smash hit @hotdudesreading published all new photos of hot dudes reading in one fabulous book.. Forget taking pics of your food or those edited selfie posed pics because #hotdudesreading is the real deal. Not only do you get pictures of real life hots dudes reading but you get to read those hilarious, smart, fun and witty captions. Trust me when I tell you, you need to pick up Hot Dudes Reading and add this book to your collection of coffee table books. And for my fellow bookworms like myself, this IG account and book is genius. Bravo to the creators of @hotdudesreading!!!!!
All there is left to say go #onclick this book now. #Hotdudesreading….yes please!!!!
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...
June 10, 2016
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Synopsis:
Humans of New York meets Porn for Women in this collection of candid photos, clever captions, and hilarious hashtags about one of the most important subjects of our time: hot dudes reading.
Based on the viral Instagram account of the same name, Hot Dudes Reading takes its readers on a ride through all five boroughs of New York City, with each section covering a different subway line. Using their expert photography skills (covert iPhone shots) and journalistic ethics (#NoKindles), the authors capture the most beautiful bibliophiles in all of New York—and take a few detours to interview some of the most popular hot dudes from the early days of the Instagram account.
Fun, irreverent, and wittily-observed, this book is tailor-made for book lovers in search of their own happy endings—and those who just want to get lost between the covers for a while.
Review:
I'm sure we are all well aware of this book, if not the people that created this book. I'm sure you've all known the mega famous instagram account of the people behind this book, which is @hotdudesreading (this account has over 800k followers, btw). Now, I myself am not a follower of this account because if I want to look at a hot dude reading I can just read in front of a mirror (APASIH..) but a lot of people are really into this account. You can really tell the content of this book if you're familiar with the instagram account because as the title implies it is essentially a book filled with literal "hot dudes reading" in many spots of the concrete jungle or we know it as New York city.
So, upon reading this book I've found out that the "dudes" in this book are all exclusive to this book only. The guys in this book haven't been previously uploaded to the account, since the authors of this book have sought out new guys just for the purpose of this book (yes people, you'll see some fresh faces!). If any of you guys are thinking, "okay, so it's basically their instagram posts published in print why do I need to read this?". Well you don't need to read this book, but if you want to read this book you'll see that it is not just pictures of hot dudes never seen before in instagram, there are also a couple of interviews with hot dudes previously uploaded in the instagram account.
Read my full review on my blog http://booksoverall.blogspot.co.id/20...
Synopsis:
Humans of New York meets Porn for Women in this collection of candid photos, clever captions, and hilarious hashtags about one of the most important subjects of our time: hot dudes reading.
Based on the viral Instagram account of the same name, Hot Dudes Reading takes its readers on a ride through all five boroughs of New York City, with each section covering a different subway line. Using their expert photography skills (covert iPhone shots) and journalistic ethics (#NoKindles), the authors capture the most beautiful bibliophiles in all of New York—and take a few detours to interview some of the most popular hot dudes from the early days of the Instagram account.
Fun, irreverent, and wittily-observed, this book is tailor-made for book lovers in search of their own happy endings—and those who just want to get lost between the covers for a while.
Review:
I'm sure we are all well aware of this book, if not the people that created this book. I'm sure you've all known the mega famous instagram account of the people behind this book, which is @hotdudesreading (this account has over 800k followers, btw). Now, I myself am not a follower of this account because if I want to look at a hot dude reading I can just read in front of a mirror (APASIH..) but a lot of people are really into this account. You can really tell the content of this book if you're familiar with the instagram account because as the title implies it is essentially a book filled with literal "hot dudes reading" in many spots of the concrete jungle or we know it as New York city.
So, upon reading this book I've found out that the "dudes" in this book are all exclusive to this book only. The guys in this book haven't been previously uploaded to the account, since the authors of this book have sought out new guys just for the purpose of this book (yes people, you'll see some fresh faces!). If any of you guys are thinking, "okay, so it's basically their instagram posts published in print why do I need to read this?". Well you don't need to read this book, but if you want to read this book you'll see that it is not just pictures of hot dudes never seen before in instagram, there are also a couple of interviews with hot dudes previously uploaded in the instagram account.
Read my full review on my blog http://booksoverall.blogspot.co.id/20...
December 10, 2018
Okay, this was a secret santa present that I did not expect to get but I was actually super pleased because it was really funny. I got it yesterday and have already finished it up, but it's filled with hilarious captions and it's a book you could certainly go back to time and time again for a giggle.
This book was formed from an Instagram account, Hot Dudes Reading, and the account is still posting and just as amusing. I'd some how not heard of it til now but I'm definitely pleased that I've heard of it since and followed as it's pretty great.
The pictures are much bigger in the book and there's interviews with some of the guys who were featured which is very amusing. I admit I think the humour is crude but hilarious, and it's definitely adult in theme and content. It's good for s sexy laugh and a mysterious figure with a book.
Definitely the best secret Santa I've had before and one I will keep and chuckle over. Highly recommended as a secret Santa present or even just a present for a lady/man who's into reading. 4*s from me, does what it says on the tin with some bonus humour!
This book was formed from an Instagram account, Hot Dudes Reading, and the account is still posting and just as amusing. I'd some how not heard of it til now but I'm definitely pleased that I've heard of it since and followed as it's pretty great.
The pictures are much bigger in the book and there's interviews with some of the guys who were featured which is very amusing. I admit I think the humour is crude but hilarious, and it's definitely adult in theme and content. It's good for s sexy laugh and a mysterious figure with a book.
Definitely the best secret Santa I've had before and one I will keep and chuckle over. Highly recommended as a secret Santa present or even just a present for a lady/man who's into reading. 4*s from me, does what it says on the tin with some bonus humour!
July 8, 2016
This is a really ridiculous and fun book that's literally just photos of cute guys reading with captions. I liked that they actually tracked down some of the guys to see how they felt about being featured on instagram as well as asking them about favorite books. I wish they would have interviewed more than four or five because the captions, while silly and clever, got old fast and I pretty much skimmed most of them.
While I do follow this instagram and do think this idea is fun, silly, and promotes reading as an excellent thing to do....the analytical and feminist part of me is just being a total buzzkill about it.
I shelved it as "unsure how I feel about this" because well, it's problematic. Many reviewers brought up the point if this was the reverse we'd all be in a rage. Which is totally true. Many of these captions refer to jokingly imagining sexual situations with the guys, referencing specific body parts. This would be viewed as rape culture by many if the genders were reversed and it were instead men leering at women, taking secretive photos, and making flirty captions about them without their permission. Part of me is like "It's just for fun! Women never get to act like this and ogle and judge men as objects!" The other part is like, we can't have it both ways! Feminism is believing men and women should be treated equally and if you would be outraged if this were women, you gotta be outraged they are doing this to men. So many people pick apart feminists already, or believe they aren't needed, or believe they need to shut up about stuff, so accepting stuff like this is counterproductive if you consider yourself a feminist. I know, super boring and lame! Ugh.
Then I thought "would I be offended if this was me?" I honestly don't know, but I'm leaning towards I don't think so. I guess it depends on the caption and if they hadn't gotten so sexual with some of them it'd be easier to accept. But I would totally think it was cool if guys thought girls reading was that amazing and wonderful. But does that make it okay....? For what its worth, the men they did interview had zero objections and their reactions ranged from mildly amused to thrilled to be getting the attention. And I can only assume the other men gave consent for the photos to be printed, although its after the fact. So. Is it okay then? I think their reaction in itself though is telling of how different life is for men than women.
Anyways. It was cute. Maybe I'm thinking too hard about it.
While I do follow this instagram and do think this idea is fun, silly, and promotes reading as an excellent thing to do....the analytical and feminist part of me is just being a total buzzkill about it.
I shelved it as "unsure how I feel about this" because well, it's problematic. Many reviewers brought up the point if this was the reverse we'd all be in a rage. Which is totally true. Many of these captions refer to jokingly imagining sexual situations with the guys, referencing specific body parts. This would be viewed as rape culture by many if the genders were reversed and it were instead men leering at women, taking secretive photos, and making flirty captions about them without their permission. Part of me is like "It's just for fun! Women never get to act like this and ogle and judge men as objects!" The other part is like, we can't have it both ways! Feminism is believing men and women should be treated equally and if you would be outraged if this were women, you gotta be outraged they are doing this to men. So many people pick apart feminists already, or believe they aren't needed, or believe they need to shut up about stuff, so accepting stuff like this is counterproductive if you consider yourself a feminist. I know, super boring and lame! Ugh.
Then I thought "would I be offended if this was me?" I honestly don't know, but I'm leaning towards I don't think so. I guess it depends on the caption and if they hadn't gotten so sexual with some of them it'd be easier to accept. But I would totally think it was cool if guys thought girls reading was that amazing and wonderful. But does that make it okay....? For what its worth, the men they did interview had zero objections and their reactions ranged from mildly amused to thrilled to be getting the attention. And I can only assume the other men gave consent for the photos to be printed, although its after the fact. So. Is it okay then? I think their reaction in itself though is telling of how different life is for men than women.
Anyways. It was cute. Maybe I'm thinking too hard about it.
August 25, 2020
Highly recommend.
August 11, 2016
Can I just say that I appreciate how diverse the reading dudes pictured are? People have commented that this project is (a) creeptastic and/or (b) objectifying, and I can definitely agree with both points, but, honestly, most of my enjoyment from this book stems from the thoroughly witty captions. While I feel like there have got to be a ton of legal issues against this book, I'm personally glad it was published. I want to own this. And give it in white elephant gift exchanges.
April 5, 2016
I was so excited when I got an ARC of hotdudesreading cause Helloooo.... who doesnt love some eye candy!?! But let me tell you the writing in this book is brilliant!! Im dying of laughter with every turn of the page
August 13, 2016
There is only three words that can describe this book and those words are Oh My God (OMG)!!!!!
hell-no
January 14, 2017If this said Hot Chicks Reading we would have 0 rating and 1000 blog posts by women crying about sexism and how badly we need feminism because women are so horribly objectified by disgusting men
March 2, 2016
Hello. How can you give this book anything less than a 5 stars? haha.
June 19, 2017
I discovered the Instagram account of Hot Dudes Reading from an article on Buzzfeed, about top Instagram accounts to follow, and since then I have been hooked!!
When I heard that a book AND a calendar were coming out, I simply had to get my hands on them!!!
My print version got lost in the mail, BOOOOOO USPS!! The irony, right? Hot Dudes reading is all about print books.
But I got my hands on a Digital edition, and I can safely say that it was not bad, I mean zooming in and out on the pictures can only be done on a multitouch screen,no?
The pictures are nice, DUH!! But the captions are truly what make the book truly heartwarming. they are hilarious, desperate, empowering, and inappropriate at the same time
To be fair, is the book objectifying dudes? YES!
Are some of the pictures taken without their knowledge? THAT IS THE POINT!
If you have trouble getting over these two issues then the book is not for you, it is for the SANE half of the population!
I took my sweet time finishing the book, I would study and then reward myself with a chapter #selfcontrol but it is a one setting kind of read if one just wants to get it over with #seewhatididthere
When I heard that a book AND a calendar were coming out, I simply had to get my hands on them!!!
My print version got lost in the mail, BOOOOOO USPS!! The irony, right? Hot Dudes reading is all about print books.
But I got my hands on a Digital edition, and I can safely say that it was not bad, I mean zooming in and out on the pictures can only be done on a multitouch screen,no?
The pictures are nice, DUH!! But the captions are truly what make the book truly heartwarming. they are hilarious, desperate, empowering, and inappropriate at the same time
“Came for the hot dudes, stayed for the captions.”
—@mflana
To be fair, is the book objectifying dudes? YES!
Are some of the pictures taken without their knowledge? THAT IS THE POINT!
If you have trouble getting over these two issues then the book is not for you, it is for the SANE half of the population!
I took my sweet time finishing the book, I would study and then reward myself with a chapter #selfcontrol but it is a one setting kind of read if one just wants to get it over with #seewhatididthere
October 4, 2020
There are few things more attractive than a guy who reads, but make them a hot guy who reads, now that’s a combination! I loved this lighthearted, easy read featuring interviews with the guys who were photographed and the hilarious captions from the original Instagram posts. Definitely a coffee table book I want around!
July 4, 2017
The thirst is real.
I would marry every single one of these studs without a second thought. Because there cannot be a better dude than a hot dude reading.😍
I would marry every single one of these studs without a second thought. Because there cannot be a better dude than a hot dude reading.😍
March 26, 2018
How could this be any less than five stars? Really.
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April 14, 2018My thoughts on this are Kelly will enjoy it.
October 31, 2021
Got this for a friend I thought this would be perfect for. Couldn't help reading it first though! 🤣😂
June 1, 2016
Oh, I’m a little torn about this book. We can look at the book one of two ways.
The first is that Hot Dudes Reading is just a bit of fun. It is a cheeky use of social media that allows the anonymous author and its followers (all 848k of them) to have a sneaky perv at, essentially, hot dudes reading. Like Ronseal, this does what it says on the tin.
The second way to look at Hot Dudes Reading is a little less favourable. If we slightly change the context of this book it becomes a little sinister. Let’s call it Hot Chicks Reading. Offended yet? I certainly would be. I would feel a little bit creeped out. I would find it to be lascivious and a little bit voyeuristic as well as feeling like all the people in the book are seen as is a piece of meat.
The latter makes Hot Dudes Reading a quite degrading read when you think about it.
So let us air on the side of caution and just see Hot Dudes Reading as a little bit of fun. The word play is witty and sharp, the choice of ‘Dudes’ are not personally to my taste but I can see how they are generically handsome. Mostly though – and please make room for my inner geek – I wanted to have a closer look at what books they boys were reading rather than their biceps.
Hot Dudes Reading can be seen as a harmless bit of fun, however, if you are going to see it this way then you have to accept the opposite ‘Hot Chicks Reading’ if that ever comes out. Tit for tat, people.
Hot Dudes Reading by Anonymous is available now.
Follow Hot Dudes Reading (@hotdudesreading) on Twitter and visit their official website www.hotdudesreading.com
The first is that Hot Dudes Reading is just a bit of fun. It is a cheeky use of social media that allows the anonymous author and its followers (all 848k of them) to have a sneaky perv at, essentially, hot dudes reading. Like Ronseal, this does what it says on the tin.
The second way to look at Hot Dudes Reading is a little less favourable. If we slightly change the context of this book it becomes a little sinister. Let’s call it Hot Chicks Reading. Offended yet? I certainly would be. I would feel a little bit creeped out. I would find it to be lascivious and a little bit voyeuristic as well as feeling like all the people in the book are seen as is a piece of meat.
The latter makes Hot Dudes Reading a quite degrading read when you think about it.
So let us air on the side of caution and just see Hot Dudes Reading as a little bit of fun. The word play is witty and sharp, the choice of ‘Dudes’ are not personally to my taste but I can see how they are generically handsome. Mostly though – and please make room for my inner geek – I wanted to have a closer look at what books they boys were reading rather than their biceps.
Hot Dudes Reading can be seen as a harmless bit of fun, however, if you are going to see it this way then you have to accept the opposite ‘Hot Chicks Reading’ if that ever comes out. Tit for tat, people.
Hot Dudes Reading by Anonymous is available now.
Follow Hot Dudes Reading (@hotdudesreading) on Twitter and visit their official website www.hotdudesreading.com
April 15, 2016
That title. HOT DUDES READING. How does one resist? Well, I couldn't ;) When I found out about its existence, I knew I couldn't miss out. I already followed the Instagram account so why not read the book? This proved to be a good decision.
Like the book mentions at the beginning, when you spend a lot of time on public transit, it's hard not to look around. I don't know about you but I love to people-watch- observing others is actually quite fun. It's even better when they're gorgeous guys who like to read. The people behind Hot Dudes Reading really captures them. This book is hilarious, ridiculous and all around fun. What better way to admire hot dudes reading than through these pages?
There are witty, if not a bit cheesy captions to each reading hot dude. In addition to these captions, there's always a hashtag or two at the end of each picture. They are laugh-out-loud hilarious. They make clever, sometimes nerdy, references that are sure to make you smile if not burst into laughter.
I'm not familiar with the New York subway lines at all but from the intro before each section and some of the writings in this book, you get a sense of what to expect on each line. From the suit and tie gents to the mellow laid-back studs, you get an idea of where you're headed.
If you're an Instagram user and are not already following @hotdudesreading, what are you waiting for? If you already are a follower then good for you but now go pick up this book. Seriously, just do it. #EyeCandy #GreatLifeChoice
Like the book mentions at the beginning, when you spend a lot of time on public transit, it's hard not to look around. I don't know about you but I love to people-watch- observing others is actually quite fun. It's even better when they're gorgeous guys who like to read. The people behind Hot Dudes Reading really captures them. This book is hilarious, ridiculous and all around fun. What better way to admire hot dudes reading than through these pages?
There are witty, if not a bit cheesy captions to each reading hot dude. In addition to these captions, there's always a hashtag or two at the end of each picture. They are laugh-out-loud hilarious. They make clever, sometimes nerdy, references that are sure to make you smile if not burst into laughter.
I'm not familiar with the New York subway lines at all but from the intro before each section and some of the writings in this book, you get a sense of what to expect on each line. From the suit and tie gents to the mellow laid-back studs, you get an idea of where you're headed.
If you're an Instagram user and are not already following @hotdudesreading, what are you waiting for? If you already are a follower then good for you but now go pick up this book. Seriously, just do it. #EyeCandy #GreatLifeChoice
April 17, 2016
Well, shit. Now this is a book I'll be engrossed in for like... FOREVER. This one's a cover to cover (literally) of hot guys reading various books that hold all their attention, yet still manage to look downright delicious. And the captions—those captions are just solid gems to every photo. Every single one is just all too funny and witty and you'll just never tire of them. It's so interesting to read the interviews they have in there too. Whether famous or not, you'll be drooling and oh so mesmerized with all that this book is packing. Believe me.
This one's a book I see myself just opening to a random page every day and just get my dose of Hot Dudes Reading. Because seriously, it'll make your damn day.
**Big hugs to Atria Books for my ARC copy!**
This one's a book I see myself just opening to a random page every day and just get my dose of Hot Dudes Reading. Because seriously, it'll make your damn day.
**Big hugs to Atria Books for my ARC copy!**
December 21, 2019
I wasn't planning to pick this up, but I was craving a short, mindless read and my mom had this sitting on our dining room table, so I decided to just go for it. And, yeah, it was fast, it was easy, but it was also annoying and ridiculous. I thought this was just a cutesy book for people who appreciate unapologetic bibliophiles, but it turned out to be a collection of photographs of random guys reading, each one accompanied by a caption that's intended to be cute and comedic, but is actually highly disturbing and inappropriate. The fantasies written about have nothing to do with books and everything to do with downgrading people to whichever part of their bodies are deemed sexiest by the authors.
I just wanted a fun time-killer, but, instead, I got a stupid waste of time.
I just wanted a fun time-killer, but, instead, I got a stupid waste of time.
August 11, 2017
Thanks so much to Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me an ARC of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
Haha this was such a great book! I recently stumbled across the Instagram account and this book is just as hilarious!
Great, funny, quick read that makes a perfect coffee table book!
I love how while this book focuses mainly on attractive men reading, there's also references to architecture and locations within NYC.
The collection of photos and captions were great, and the interviews with a few of the features were fantastic too!
Haha this was such a great book! I recently stumbled across the Instagram account and this book is just as hilarious!
Great, funny, quick read that makes a perfect coffee table book!
I love how while this book focuses mainly on attractive men reading, there's also references to architecture and locations within NYC.
The collection of photos and captions were great, and the interviews with a few of the features were fantastic too!
June 16, 2016
I ran into an article by chance that mentioned this book. I don't do Instagram (it's original platform), but I was intrigued. Women tend to read more than men and I wanted to see what they were reading and why. My curiosity as a teacher and librarian had to know. But this book doesn't really tell us anything. It's more of a voyeuristic kind of thing with the photographer imparting his/her lusty thoughts into the captions.
July 10, 2016
Books and Hot Dudes Reading seems to be a perfect combination and it is! It's a match made in heaven. Nothing is so sexy as a man reading a book. I'm a fan of @hotdudesreading on Instagram and I'm a fan of this book. A pity the book contains the same men as the instagram account, so there will be no new book recommandations. If you every plan a trip to New York, read this book and you know where to look for some good reading material: spend your days on the subways and bring your camera!
May 8, 2016
I always found this instagram account to be silly fun, but a whole book of it? Not so fun. The jokey captions start feeling tired. The interviews of the dudes is boring (why didn't they just pick a funny thought from each instead of asking them all the same questions?) Meh.
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May 31, 2016
The hashtags!! I'd say the hashtags are the best part, but let's be honest.. the best part is all the hot dudes reading.
May 13, 2016
This book is just pure fun! Follow @hotdudesreading on Instagram for more hilarious captions, since that's what really makes the pictures so great! Very entertaining!
October 4, 2016
A world of yes.
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