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Not sure what you mean by worth reading. I read mainly because I enjoy reading, so an enjoyable book is my primary concern. Doesn't have to be smart, amusing, fast paced, etc. although those are the books I like most.
Conversely there are books I love that are few or none of those things.
I read non fiction when the subject interests me.
There are a lot of authors I am 95% positive I will be happy with anything they write. There are also a few I avoid.
Public libraries are a great way of weeding out the chaff. In general they stock books that are popular. May be new, may be old, but if no one wants to read them they rarely have them. Plus if you have library access you can get them at no additional cost and if you don't like them just return and get another. And the author does benefit from library ebook loans.
If you don't have library access just looking to see if the book is on overdrive and the amount of holds etc.may give you a slight indication whether it is worth reading.
Helen
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