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Hi-Fi55
12 years...wow....
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Dianne
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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?
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
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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.
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| Posted 3/2/06 12:39 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Donna
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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.
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Kara®
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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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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Stephanie
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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.
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Kara®
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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...!
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| Posted 3/2/06 3:00 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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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 Oprah
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.
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Donna
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Re: Why Read A Book?
Posted by karacg
I let MrsMcK choose my books for me!!
PIMP!!!!!!
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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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)
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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.
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| Posted 3/2/06 6:45 PM |
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Stephanie
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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.
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...
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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...
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| Posted 3/4/06 9:35 AM |
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