Hello, Fellow Book Worms!
Tuesday Talks is a Goodreads Group serving the book community that is moderated by YouTubers, Janie Johnson and her book pal, Janelle. Check it out!
This week's Tuesday Talks question is: What Do You Think of Comparative Blurbs on Book Covers?
I have no issue with blurbs being on book covers. Some of the time the writing will tell if the book was a New York Times bestseller, or if the book is well-received. I have purchased books such as Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind, because a famous author has said it is a great book. In the case of Zafon, it was Stephen King that said he enjoyed the book. That sealed the deal for me.
I always get excited when a book is cited for being a stand-out. Sometimes I disagree, but ultimately it's the build up of excitement that gets me ready for a book. In the case of books that I find at thrift stores, I sometimes use the blurbs to assess audience reaction to the book. To me, it is like a time capsule of the book.
I look forward to seeing what other members of the book community have to say.
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Tuesday Talks is a Goodreads Group serving the book community that is moderated by YouTubers, Janie Johnson and her book pal, Janelle. Check it out!
This week's Tuesday Talks question is: What Do You Think of Comparative Blurbs on Book Covers?
I have no issue with blurbs being on book covers. Some of the time the writing will tell if the book was a New York Times bestseller, or if the book is well-received. I have purchased books such as Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind, because a famous author has said it is a great book. In the case of Zafon, it was Stephen King that said he enjoyed the book. That sealed the deal for me.
I always get excited when a book is cited for being a stand-out. Sometimes I disagree, but ultimately it's the build up of excitement that gets me ready for a book. In the case of books that I find at thrift stores, I sometimes use the blurbs to assess audience reaction to the book. To me, it is like a time capsule of the book.
I look forward to seeing what other members of the book community have to say.
Because there is always time to read,
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Xepherus3
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