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eschwartz · 01-12-2016, 12:56 AM

@gastan,

I think I understand what you mean.

Now, I have found that those books are easy to spot *before* you commit to reading them.
Most places let you read the first chapter or two, to get a feel for if you'd like it. DON'T keep reading if you can't take the grammatical torture evident in the first chapter!

But to be honest, I find most of my books through recommendations.
If someone who I trust liked the book, I am confident the grammar is professional, and I don't bother to find out if it is self-published.

01-12-2016, 12:56 AM	#38
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	@gastan, I think I understand what you mean. Now, I have found that those books are easy to spot before you commit to reading them. Most places let you read the first chapter or two, to get a feel for if you'd like it. DON'T keep reading if you can't take the grammatical torture evident in the first chapter! But to be honest, I find most of my books through recommendations. If someone who I trust liked the book, I am confident the grammar is professional, and I don't bother to find out if it is self-published.