The context of the following conversation is Taylor was a very well read individual.  He always was in the middle of a book.:
Taylor says I'm trying to finish up this book that I started a couple weeks ago..
The friend responds What is this book about?.
Taylor responds It's about what it's like to be black in America..
The friend responds That sounds very deep..
Taylor responds Anytime you read books like these, you really learn a lot..
The friend responds Yeah, you're right..