In Mohamed Abdel Aty's thought-provoking work, 'Books That Read Us,' the author delves into the profound and often overlooked power of literature. This book challenges the conventional notion of reading as a one-way process, proposing instead that books possess an uncanny ability to reflect, interrogate, and ultimately shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Abdel Aty explores how stories, characters, and ideas can infiltrate our consciousness, revealing hidden truths about our own humanity and influencing our perceptions, beliefs, and even our very identities. It's an insightful journey into the symbiotic relationship between reader and text, urging us to consider how the narratives we consume are, in turn, consuming and transforming us.