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Originally Posted by ChaoZ
Cheap or free they may be, but there's still a time investment involved in reading them. Samples go a long way of course to help, I must admit. And another thing, free/nearly-free ebooks (non public domain) also raise red flags for me. The old adage "You get what you pay for" still lingers. 
I don't dismiss new authors, but self promotion (in most aspects) does not help get me to try them. If another forum member, in a discussion of a certain genre or another book, mentions the new author in passing, I would definitely give it a shot. |
Some of what you say is true. There is a lot of flotsam out there.
But, when you talk about books, making an investment of your time is all you have to guide yourself by. It doesn't have to be a large investment, a few minutes with a book in the genre you like will do it.
Please, I'm not saying try every book out there. But I've stumbled upon quite a few good reads here that I would never have tried in a million years by following some members recommendations and gut instinct....and one great one.
I"ve also taken a chance on trying a few books based on the authors own posts. Some kept my interest, some didn't. Others felt differently.
Personally, and this is just me, mind you, I don't consider any time reading wasted. Like it or not, I've learned something about what I've read......even if its that I don't like the authors style, or the story itself.
But...ya gotta do what ya gotta do!
