FOR READERS
Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier:
If a book wins a contest are you more likely to pick it up or give it a chance?
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My choice of books is very complicated due to limited reading time!
I use several criteria…a favorite author wrote it, I’m currently reading the genre, I’m ready for a change in genre since I’ve OD’d on one, I love the blurb…seldom does winning a contest make the deciding factor, but I’ll at least add it to my TBR list!
I use the same criteria when choosing which ARC to read…but then if previous books by the author has won a contest it might play more heavily in my decision.
I really don’t have a criteria regarding reading. I’ll read most books. However saying that, if it’s an author I know, I’ll read it first. Discovering new to me authors is fabulous.
If the book wan an award, I’m thrilled for them! It doesn’t really make me want to buy it immediately.
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