tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post8259950077071930017..comments2024-03-15T00:15:04.424-07:00Comments on Marilyn's Musings: What Makes you Decide to Buy a Book?Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-66518060020614300742017-01-06T23:32:39.103-08:002017-01-06T23:32:39.103-08:00I read your post and i really like your post.Thank...I read your post and i really like your post.Thank you for sharing this post.<br /><a href="http://www.experioninst.com/" rel="nofollow">buy romance novel online</a><br /><a href="http://www.experioninst.com/" rel="nofollow">Experion Institute, Inc.</a><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311870068367809816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-88285161178648223652012-06-24T08:49:00.439-07:002012-06-24T08:49:00.439-07:00For me, it's cover picture and blurb. And if I...For me, it's cover picture and blurb. And if I know the author it's a big plus.<br /><br />MadelineM.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-13524557559450929492012-06-24T07:52:29.319-07:002012-06-24T07:52:29.319-07:00I buy writer friends' books but I'm mostly...I buy writer friends' books but I'm mostly drawn to the author or the character s/he writes in a series. There are some characters that I fall in love with. Also, I like darker mysteries/suspense/thrillers so lighter fare has little appeal to me. But I'm all about the characters.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-44846288904464057022012-06-24T07:28:59.297-07:002012-06-24T07:28:59.297-07:00I love to read author blurbs but rarely buy becaus...I love to read author blurbs but rarely buy because of them. If a cover catches my eye, I check the jacket material and if the subject and/or character interests me, I read 3 pages or so for the setup, then make my buy/nobuy decision. Like Marilyn, I buy a lot of friends' books. If a fellow writer buys mine, I will generally buy theirs, especially the e-variety. That just seems like professional courtesy and I've had some great reading adventures as a result.Sue McGintyhttp://www.suemcginty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-85816431739620038592012-06-23T20:33:50.718-07:002012-06-23T20:33:50.718-07:00I usually go with an author I have experienced and...I usually go with an author I have experienced and like. Otherwise, I read a few pages to get a feel for the writing style. And then the blurb can catch my interest. Covers don't mean much for me, nor do titles.Dawn5782@sbcglobal.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-71440306425422072842012-06-23T16:01:43.818-07:002012-06-23T16:01:43.818-07:00If the plot looks interesting from the book's ...If the plot looks interesting from the book's description, I will buy the book. Since I purchase most of my books online, I don't feel cover is that important, unless it's a romance novel. I won't buy a romance novel that doesn't have a great cover.<br /><br />I hate to admit it, but the last few books I bought on Kindle were because of their price. Of course, the plot had to be something I was interested in, but I find it hard to pass on a $.99 book.<br /><br />I also buy books when I see one similar to my own, especially if the book involves a female prosecutor who shares any of the same traits as my protagonist. I also buy mysteries that are set in New Orleans like my own, because I really like to compare them to my novels. It may sound narcissistic, but I want to know what my immediate competition is like.<br /><br />I don't buy books based strictly on reviews, but I will say that if a reviewer has said the book is poorly edited, full of typos, or something like that, it will dissuade me from buying a book that I am interested in. <br /><br />If a reviewer complains about the characters or the plot, I don't pay too much attention because that kind of thing seems to be more about personal taste. If someone else has commented on errors in grammar, punctuation, changing names through a story or things of that nature, I see that as a red flag and ordinarily won't buy the novel.<br /><br />Holli CastilloHolli Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976235735822063166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-15128765278057974482012-06-23T14:58:43.085-07:002012-06-23T14:58:43.085-07:00Reputation of the author is a factor. Sometimes, t...Reputation of the author is a factor. Sometimes, though, if I don't know anything about the author, I'll open the book and read a few pages, maybe less. If I like how the writing feels, how the plot and dialogue flow(always important, the dialogue)... that might do it.<br /><br />Reviews, of course, can be a factor. But less so these days because there are SO MANY sources for reviews that it seems you can always find a rave review of something as well as a pan, often on the same blog or discussion board.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259404932258074186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-83451714972612967412012-06-23T14:20:47.578-07:002012-06-23T14:20:47.578-07:00What great comments you're all making. I confe...What great comments you're all making. I confess, I buy a lot of books because a friend wrote it. Sometime I buy a book because of the review on DorothyL. <br /><br />What about an Amazon recommendation? I confess, I have bought a couple of their recommendations. I was caught up with the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy because everyone talked about it.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-1445207697211874772012-06-23T12:55:10.643-07:002012-06-23T12:55:10.643-07:00Word of mouth is the best way to sell a book. I wa...Word of mouth is the best way to sell a book. I was told this a long time ago and it is still true. If I listen to an interview (TV, radio), or if a friend tells me about a book, my attention is grabbed.<br />Great question, Marilyn.Kathleen Kaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500241341014235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-77552308215999151732012-06-23T12:48:57.798-07:002012-06-23T12:48:57.798-07:00First, I have my favorite authors. I will usually ...First, I have my favorite authors. I will usually buy a book that I haven't read by then. Secondly, I believe it's the blurb either online or on the back cover. If there is something about it that intrigues me, I may buy the book. Sometimes a reader review is helpful. I rarely pay attention to ads or any other promo by the author or publisher.Joe Vadalmahttp://papavadsfantasticworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-30797242252202955252012-06-23T11:41:22.059-07:002012-06-23T11:41:22.059-07:00As a publisher, this question and its many answers...As a publisher, this question and its many answers are practically a heartbeat for me...so I will be interested to see all the comments.<br /><br />I'd also like to add a question: when reading reviews/review blurbs are you more persuaded by big name endorsers than lesser known or even unknown names? <br /><br />Just askin'!<br /><br />Billie Johnson<br />Oak Tree PressBillieJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337146996871941279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-61028259382303046492012-06-23T09:25:01.847-07:002012-06-23T09:25:01.847-07:00Often I buy books because I know the author, but I...Often I buy books because I know the author, but I will buy a book if the blurb on the back or inside the book jacket has something that tickles my fancy. It usually has to place the protagonist in some kind of situation that I want to know how he or she gets out of it.<br /><br />I also will buy a book if I see a particularly intriguing or clever book trailer. That's the newest way to attract readers.<br /><br />The cover will also attract me if I see it at a bookstore. Pastels don't jump off the shelf. <br /><br />Grab me and you have me.<br /><br />Gayle Bartos-Pool<br />www.gbpool.comGBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-18487252202534059342012-06-23T09:21:39.994-07:002012-06-23T09:21:39.994-07:00Often I buy books because I know the author, but I...Often I buy books because I know the author, but I will buy a book if the blurb on the back or inside the book jacket has something that tickles my fancy. It usually has to place the protagonist in some kind of situation that I want to know how he or she gets out of it.<br /><br />I also will buy a book if I see a particularly intriguing or clever book trailer. That's the newest way to attract readers.<br /><br />The cover will also attract me if I see it at a bookstore. Pastels don't jump off the shelf. <br /><br />Grab me and you have me.<br /><br />Gayle Bartos-Pool<br />www.gbpool.comDeborah Hall Kinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434123313149366019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-10452321070613107462012-06-23T08:31:30.982-07:002012-06-23T08:31:30.982-07:00Great questions, Marilyn, and I for one will keep ...Great questions, Marilyn, and I for one will keep checking back to read the answers (and on Facebook,too). I go for the blurb and word of mouth. Sometimes because I know the author. Titles seldom attract me, nor do covers although I think I'm in the minority on that score.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-84131563877286385392012-06-23T07:52:28.404-07:002012-06-23T07:52:28.404-07:00Word of mouth mostly gets me to buy a book. If a f...Word of mouth mostly gets me to buy a book. If a friend says... You gotta read this...I usually do. The blurb on the back is a big selling point as is the first page or two. I need to like the characters, root for them from the get-go.Duffy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597704627829751233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-27497592103791409332012-06-23T06:28:22.166-07:002012-06-23T06:28:22.166-07:00I have bought books for the cover (most recently &...I have bought books for the cover (most recently "Sundays at Tiffany"), the cover blurb, or because I know an like an author. I'm in the same quandary.<br />A good cover will help a good book, and a bad cover will turn readers away. <br />The blurb must truly capture the essence of the story and remain intriguing enough to tempt the reader to actually buy the book.<br />Another reason today might be the trailer. It also has to capture the story in a way that makes a reader want to spend the money and time to invest in it.<br />The other challenge is all the free books on Kindle. I have nearly 100 on mine and plan to get around to them eventually. If I like one, I'll write a review of it. If I don't, I just archive it.<br />Let us know what the consensus is, because we're all facing the same challenges.Lorna Collins -https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799069326690421noreply@blogger.com