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Sounds like I'm similar to you. nossy Send a noteboard - 11/03/2010 10:34:11 PM
But any strong hype and I'm gone. I like to stumble on books that are visually appealing and then sound interesting in the blurb.

Recommendations work too, though that can sometimes create extra pressure to read and enjoy.
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What makes you pick up a new book? Rebekah - 11/03/2010 09:24:05 PM 627 Views
Sounds like I'm similar to you. nossy - 11/03/2010 10:34:11 PM 535 Views
Re: over-hyped books. Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:44:16 PM 550 Views
Possibly. nossy - 12/03/2010 07:42:02 PM 506 Views
Mood? Larry - 11/03/2010 10:47:35 PM 446 Views
~nods~ That too. *NM* Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:44:43 PM 210 Views
It really depends. Legolas - 11/03/2010 10:55:56 PM 465 Views
New Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:45:17 PM 457 Views
Recommendations from my husband or people here are the most likely. Tashmere - 11/03/2010 11:47:28 PM 508 Views
~nods~ Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:47:55 PM 474 Views
Blood oozing from the pages and the wail of innocents in torment whenever I open the cover. Tom - 12/03/2010 12:39:06 AM 498 Views
I would say anyone with a passing familiarity with Lovecraft, but you seem to be an exception. *NM* Ghavrel - 12/03/2010 03:22:41 AM 201 Views
That would be an outstanding birthday present. *NM* Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:42:41 PM 195 Views
Re: First, the title makes me pick it up. Danae al'Thor - 12/03/2010 04:22:26 AM 544 Views
Snappy titles, or long kooky titles? Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:49:52 PM 507 Views
Re: I don't do the first and middle pages test. It's too unreliable. Danae al'Thor - 13/03/2010 09:23:12 AM 444 Views
Recommendations Aeryn - 12/03/2010 04:30:29 AM 463 Views
I think I've used Amazon once for a recommendation. Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:51:17 PM 444 Views
Re: I think I've used Amazon once for a recommendation. Aeryn - 12/03/2010 10:02:32 PM 410 Views
I got into this habit from you. rebelaessedai - 14/03/2010 02:27:50 AM 485 Views
Re: What makes you pick up a new book? Camilla - 12/03/2010 12:29:33 PM 451 Views
How very open minded of you. *NM* Rebekah - 12/03/2010 05:51:51 PM 202 Views
I have an open mind! Camilla - 12/03/2010 05:53:09 PM 482 Views
Very rarely do I buy a book that I don't know anything about beforehand... Jacob - 12/03/2010 06:44:39 PM 685 Views
In general I pick up books I know something about... jh - 12/03/2010 06:47:48 PM 440 Views
Re: What makes you pick up a new book? callandor1000 - 12/03/2010 10:17:46 PM 475 Views
many different reasons. PhotoJim - 13/03/2010 11:57:53 AM 490 Views
Title or recommendation Brian - 13/03/2010 06:21:40 PM 474 Views
Almost always on my wish list. rebelaessedai - 14/03/2010 02:26:55 AM 512 Views
Depends Ellestra - 16/03/2010 02:32:44 AM 484 Views
The excerpts on the back. Jessie - 22/03/2010 03:33:47 AM 510 Views
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