[stylist] invitation to join book talk

[The Crowd]

It is a list where you talk about books you like or hate, braille, audio 
books,  a discussion list about those enchanting things we write!

I have a question for you guys.

Do you know a writer who doesn't read other peoples books?

I have a writer friend and he said he hasn't read a book in years because he 
doesn't want that persons style to influence him.

I've tried to convince him to read books because it is a study in the craft, 
but he just refuses.

now, I've noticed in his writing that some of his details about crime sceens 
and procedures are wrong. I've also noticed that many of his chars sound 
like him.

What is your experience with this?

Do you read books to help you with your craft?

Always curious,
Atty