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Why Read A Book?

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Hi-Fi55
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Why Read A Book?

What makes you choose a book to read? Is it the cover, the author, a recommendation by friend, newspaper or magazine or something else?

Posted 3/2/06 11:42 AM
 
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Re: Why Read A Book?

Mostly based on recommendations from friends or family.

I usually read all the books from authors I like.

Sometimes there is just a buzz about a certain book or author so I'll give them a try.


Posted 3/2/06 12:39 PM
 

mrsmck
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Re: Why Read A Book?

I read the jacket covers to see if something interests me. I also read the NYT Book Review every Sunday and takes notes from there. Working in the library is a big plus for me, since I see them as soon as the boxes are open!!! Suggestions from friends are also good.

Posted 3/2/06 2:39 PM
 

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Re: Why Read A Book?

I let MrsMcK choose my books for me!!

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Posted 3/2/06 2:58 PM
 

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Re: Why Read A Book?

Based on the description. Basically, if I see that it is depressing, I know I'm going to LOVE it.

Posted 3/2/06 2:59 PM
 

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Re: Why Read A Book?

Posted by pmpkn087

Based on the description. Basically, if I see that it is depressing, I know I'm going to LOVE it.



OMG you must LOVE Wally Lamb...!

Posted 3/2/06 3:00 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Why Read A Book?

I love autobios, they will always be my favorite, no matter what their life was about.

fiction-really depends on if the book falls into my lap or I hear great buzz around it.

I also listen to OprahChat Icon

ETA: also People mag always reviews books, I order them on Amazon used if they sound good.

Message edited 3/2/2006 3:02:41 PM.

Posted 3/2/06 3:02 PM
 

mrsmck
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Re: Why Read A Book?

Posted by karacg

I let MrsMcK choose my books for me!!

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Posted 3/2/06 3:08 PM
 

Snozberry
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Re: Why Read A Book?

Different reasons - sometimes I go by:

*author
*book's reputation (if it's a classic or well respected)
*genre (I prefer fiction over non-fiction)
*similarity to other books I've read - i.e. I'll check out a book I like on amazon to see what they list as similiar to it
*friend's suggestions
*subject (I'm going to read Holy Blood and Holy Grail next because I'm interested in conspiracy theories lately)

Posted 3/2/06 3:53 PM
 

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Re: Why Read A Book?

Posted by karacg

Posted by pmpkn087

Based on the description. Basically, if I see that it is depressing, I know I'm going to LOVE it.



OMG you must LOVE Wally Lamb...!



SAME HERE!!!! And Wally Lamb is my favorite author! I like to escape into a book, I like it to move and affect me.

Posted 3/2/06 6:45 PM
 

pmpkn087
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Re: Why Read A Book?

Posted by karacg

Posted by pmpkn087

Based on the description. Basically, if I see that it is depressing, I know I'm going to LOVE it.



OMG you must LOVE Wally Lamb...!



Well, I read she's come undone and loved it but I really wasn't that happy with the one about the twins (I always forget the name). It was good, but I think was dragged out too much.

Posted 3/3/06 10:37 AM
 

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Re: Why Read A Book?

i purposely avoid the oprah book club books...i don't need people thinking i let oprah think for me.

i choose based on title and author and genre. i like mystery a lot...

Posted 3/4/06 9:35 AM
 
 

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