> What I've realized is that the fame of the book is closely related to how interesting and unique the "elevator pitch” of the book. Really? I don't find that

> What I've realized is that the fame of the book is closely related to how interesting and unique the "elevator pitch” of the book. Really? I don't find that at all. It certainly helps, but books that have enduring appeal are, usually, ones that are good, within their niche at least. Especially books that are actual bestsellers, not books people are "forced to read" in school or something (they can also be great books, but they continue to be "popular" for reasons other than "people chose to read them").