Fairfax county has this thing about “encouraging reading” by putting giant book sculptures in front of public buildings. Sometimes, these locations make sense–the one I’m about to show you comes from a local library–but often, the reasoning behind the placement is kind of perplexing. I once found one in front of the Fairfax County Conference Center. Why? Who knows.
Anyway, here you go:
Okay, leaving aside the fact that that’s hideous, check out the back:
You want to encourage people to read…and you’re going to encourage them to pick up…Robinson Crusoe?
Clearly, the people who make these sculptures have never actually read an actual book.
Edited to Add: Please see my apology here.

So adorably judgmental!