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| The front page |
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19% |
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| The text on the backside |
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50% |
[ 13 ] |
| Recommendations |
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26% |
[ 7 ] |
| I don't read |
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3% |
[ 1 ] |
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 Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:55 am
I'm interested in what makes you start read a book the front page, recommendations or anything else? I always look on the text on the backside of the book but the front page maters too. Some people just look at the front page. Any reason I've forgotten?
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:47 am
Typically, I choose the books I want to buy online, by reading the synopsis and the reviews. I find that the first few pages of the book don't always set the tone for the rest of the story. Recommendations by friends or professors are also helpful.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:34 am
For me it's just if I've heard good things about it, or if it's a classic. I guess it's just if I'm familiar with what it's about and if it's supposed to be good. Recently I've found lots of lists of books, like "Time's All-time 100 Novels" or Dr. Peter Boxall's "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" on listofbests.com and I've been working through them. I very rarely just pick up a book on a whim.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:14 am
I usually go for the ones that have a weird title, & I read the back of the too.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:18 pm
Usually it's a combination of the front cover and how interested I am after reading the first page or two.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:16 pm
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:32 pm
I will generally read the plot sypnosis first when looking for something new to read. I mean, it has to be of interest to the reader, right? If I am at home or have access to a computer, I will also look at reviews on places like Amazon in order to gage the level of its recommendation.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:00 pm
I read the title. If it's interesting, I'll read the back of the book.
If I still like it, I'll read the first few pages to the first chapter.
If it passes, I'll read it.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:35 pm
if it has a fun title, or the cover catches my eye. I know the saying 'don't judge a book' but i don't like reading the back
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Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:36 pm
I read the back of the book. Or if the title/cover is interesting, I'll take a look at it and decide if I want to buy it or not. [That's how I found Uglies which is one of my favorite books of all time now. heart ]
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:15 am
Interesting reasons everybody got but I really can't understand thoose who don't read on the backside I just have to do that but I guess everybody is different.
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:16 pm
For me, the title and cover influence me a lot (don't judge a book by it's cover xd ) also, I love reading books I and other people haven't heard of before(dunno why).
And I love playing with those search engine things in libraries. Looking up a book I like and clicking other books by that author, then clicking one of the subject things, fun xd
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:27 pm
AmeliaBelia For me, the title and cover influence me a lot (don't judge a book by it's cover xd ) also, I love reading books I and other people haven't heard of before(dunno why). And I love playing with those search engine things in libraries. Looking up a book I like and clicking other books by that author, then clicking one of the subject things, fun xd So true! I won't admit how much time I have spent doing just that very thing. One can find interesting reads that way.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:13 am
The cover and title have a role in if I chooise a book, I'll then read the little thing that tells you a bit about the story, and if that's good then I'll check it out.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:56 pm
First thing I check for is an interesting looking cover. For the most part, if I like the look of a cover, I tend to like the book itself.
Then, I read the back of the book/inside cover (if it's a hardcover). If I like the sound of it, I read it.
Either/both of those things.
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