There are some niche publishers that I have found to be a great aid in selecting books, (such as Bethlehem Books when buying children's historical fiction for the daughter who devours such books) although I have never confined myself to such publishers (I've bought historical fiction for my daughter from other publishers)
On a more general note while I have little idea who published most of the books I own I can't say that publishers have no effect on which books I choose. Most of my discovery is through mailing lists, a couple of PD sites, and this forum which does reduce the chance of finding new independents (unless highly favored by a forum member) and means that I am in effect if not by desire selecting for certain publishers (since a fair number of the mailing lists are from publishers).
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