Roxane Gay, in her book "Bad Feminist: Essays," discusses the limitations readers impose on themselves when they dismiss certain topics or judge books by their covers. She emphasizes that if a reader overlooks a book simply because of its aesthetic, such as color, the responsibility lies with the reader rather than the author. Such behavior reflects a narrow and shallow approach to reading, which stems from ignorance.

Gay further asserts that women writers face challenges in combating this ignorance because no matter how they write or promote their works, they cannot change the outlook of readers who are unwilling to embrace diverse narratives. This highlights the importance of openness and willingness to explore various perspectives in literature.