Sergio Bang, bookseller: "There's no such thing as good or bad literature. Anything goes."

In literature, there are no hierarchies or labels that separate the good from the bad, the cultured from the commercial. That's what Sergio Bang , owner of the Bang bookstore and author of Venimos del fuego (We Come from Fire) (Plaza&Janés), believes, at least. He defended it during his appearance on the podcast Pausa , where he spoke with Marta García Aller about the diversity of literary tastes and how that, far from being a problem, is a treasure.

"I don't think there's one audience for one kind of literature. There are many audiences and many kinds of literature," Bang commented during his presentation. Because yes, you can enjoy the emotional intensity of Empty Houses and also the addictive tension of a Ken Follett novel .

"Anything goes," the bookseller insisted, rejecting the idea that only a few titles are "worth it" or that one should always read with a higher perspective. In his opinion, both the most independent literature and the big, high-quality bestsellers deserve shelf space... and reader respect. Bang is clear: there are readers for everything, and this ecosystem is precisely what keeps literature alive.

From his bookstore in Malasaña, Grant has become a small refuge for those looking to discover authors, discuss books without prejudice, and feel part of a diverse community. And that philosophy is also reflected in his approach: friendly, open, and without pretense.

You can listen to the full Pausa episode by clicking here or on Ivoox , Sportify , and Apple Podcast .