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Under $2 and free will entice me to look at or try a new author. Even then, I will not just download a free book if it is not something that I think will interest me. I will pay more, if I trust the person recommending the book.

A higher price has nothing to do with better content. Just because it costs more does not mean it is better. I've read some extremely good novels that were free and others I've purchased from major publishers that were full of errors, poorly formatted, and did not live up to those 5 star reviews.

I use to look for and read reviews, but lately I've found that I am starting to question some of the reviewers. Are they friends, family, or other supportive authors just trying to get reviews up? I've been sadly disappointed by purchasing a book based on some reviews. Now, I look for a review of a book by someone that I know has the same reading tastes that I have (something I did with pbooks). Since becoming a member of MR, I will look for reviews / comments by other members on this site.

I've even noted that whether I love a book or not depends on my mood when reading. Sometimes, I just want something light or fun to fill the time, or even short stories, and at other times, I want to be fully engaged in adventure or something to make me think. I've started a book and didn't like it enough to continue, then later picked it up again and found that I was surprised to really like it.

The one thing I will do after reading a new author is look for other books by them.