What draws you to a book?
is it the picture on the front or the summary on the back?? Is it the suggestion of a friend??
depends, sometimes its cos ive read a book by the author in the past, therefore i look for more books by that person if i had really enjoyed the first one.. other times its the title.. sometimes the title has an impact on the mind it makes you want to read it regardless of what is written on the back cover... but then, there is also the picture of the cover.. it it looks appealing, i'll pick it up, but usually, its just the author i know or the title of one i don't.
I am drawn to the strength of the summary more than the picture. Both are forms of advertising, but I look for books with unique plots.
The book cover first and then the summary on the back of the book.. If I read it and it seems good, then I'll get it.
This is how I discovered one author Sarah Addison Allen. Her book cover was unusual and caught my eye. Then I read the back of the book and loved the story.
Plus if I've read the author before and like their work then I'm a fan for life. :-)
Subject matter is a major motivator for me to want to read a book. I have to be interested in the material in order to stay with it and finish it. Author recognition usually gets my attention, but it's not as important as what the book is about.
I don't often listen to recomendations from others because my taste is so eclectic and I like so many different authors.
by tlmcgaa70 13 years ago
What do you think please?i am working on the cover of a book in progress and would like your opinion on it. is it easy to read the title and author and what do you think of the layout? thank you
by KKalmes 14 years ago
What draws you into reading a hub?I don't read anything about buying something... being out of work for 9 months may have something to do with it, I don't read travelogues for probably the same reason. I read titles that intrigue and don't give away the punch-line or story thread... almost always...
by Kenneth Brown 12 years ago
What motivates you to purchase new books? Are there any common factors?
by prosmentor 15 years ago
What is your view about the cover of a book? Is it very important?
by Sarah Spradlin 7 years ago
Can the book cover be a picture in my review?
by Poppy 10 years ago
Hello,I was wondering if anyone could give some quick feedback on my book cover. It was created by two graphic artist students at my university. The three of us are looking for feedback. Would it be ok if you told me your immediate thoughts? (Good and bad feedback welcome)Thank...
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