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Apache · 11-12-2020, 08:58 AM

I have certain authors that I will buy all of their books. Other authors that I have read previous books of, and new authors depends on the premise of the book. If the book does not grab ne I will abandon it. With the rise of eBooks I find myself able to abandon mediocre books easier than when I was younger.
Apache

pwalker8 · 11-13-2020, 02:58 PM

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I have certain authors that I will buy all of their books. Other authors that I have read previous books of, and new authors depends on the premise of the book. If the book does not grab ne I will abandon it. With the rise of eBooks I find myself able to abandon mediocre books easier than when I was younger.
Apache

With eBooks, it's a lot easier to find new books when you don't have anything to read. Back when I was reading mostly paper books, more than once I found myself struggling through a mediocre book because there wasn't anything else available at the time. That's especially true with CC and having my entire library on my reading device.

Apache · 11-13-2020, 05:48 PM

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With eBooks, it's a lot easier to find new books when you don't have anything to read. Back when I was reading mostly paper books, more than once I found myself struggling through a mediocre book because there wasn't anything else available at the time. That's especially true with CC and having my entire library on my reading device.

So true. I can't tell you how many hours of my life I spent pre eBooks. Wandering through book stores, or any store that sold books for something else to read. This is also why I do not mind rereading books. Many a time, when I could not find something new to read, I would peruse my collection for a something I would enjoy rereading.
Apache

Thasaidon · 11-13-2020, 08:50 PM

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So true. I can't tell you how many hours of my life I spent pre eBooks. Wandering through book stores, or any store that sold books for something else to read. This is also why I do not mind rereading books. Many a time, when I could not find something new to read, I would peruse my collection for a something I would enjoy rereading.
Apache

With me it was wandering about the library and haunting th paperback exchanges. My eyesight was much better then. Happy days.

Pulpmeister · 11-16-2020, 11:30 PM

Years ago I used to bypass Dick Francis because, hey, I have zero interest in horse racing. Then one day I saw the paperback of Reflex, with a damaged camera on the cover. Well, I've been pressing the button on the box for more than 60 years, since my first box brownie; so I bought that book. I liked it enough to buy another. And another.... until eventually I was buying hardbacks as soon as they appeared.

I still have zero interest in horse racing, but I know a lot more about it.

I used to see Terry Pratchett's Discworld series everywhere, until one day, visiting London from Oz, I got bored, went to W H Smith and saw, I think, "Pyramids", bought it; and ultimately finished up with all the Pratchett adult books. No idea why I resisted them for years.

Much the same pattern for most series I've bought. Impulse for starters.

Dr. Drib · 11-18-2020, 06:57 AM

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pwalker8 · 11-18-2020, 07:52 AM

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Dr Drib is Al Gore?

DNSB · 11-18-2020, 11:17 AM

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Nothing like trying to find a jewel in the world's largest slush pile.

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Dr. Drib · 11-18-2020, 04:03 PM

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Nothing like trying to find a jewel in the world's largest slush pile.

Hey! I resemble that remark!

JSWolf · 11-18-2020, 04:38 PM

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Dr Drib is Al Gore?

Nah! Dr. Dib is Ra's al Ghul.

Luffy · 11-19-2020, 01:25 PM

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Nah! Dr. Dib is Ra's al Ghul.

Good one.

crossi · 11-25-2020, 10:44 PM

I used to subscribe to Locus a SF magazine and used their reviews also their quarterly Forthcoming book lists. There are also a bunch of mystery review magazines as well like Ellery Queen. You could probably find similar for most genres. Find one whose reviewers are a good match for your tastes and it saves a lot of time and wasted money.

JSWolf · 11-26-2020, 08:59 AM

One reason I try a new (to me) author is that the book sounds interesting.

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11-12-2020, 08:58 AM	#16
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,281 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I have certain authors that I will buy all of their books. Other authors that I have read previous books of, and new authors depends on the premise of the book. If the book does not grab ne I will abandon it. With the rise of eBooks I find myself able to abandon mediocre books easier than when I was younger. Apache

11-16-2020, 11:30 PM	#20
Pulpmeister Wizard Posts: 2,831 Karma: 29145056 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle	Years ago I used to bypass Dick Francis because, hey, I have zero interest in horse racing. Then one day I saw the paperback of Reflex, with a damaged camera on the cover. Well, I've been pressing the button on the box for more than 60 years, since my first box brownie; so I bought that book. I liked it enough to buy another. And another.... until eventually I was buying hardbacks as soon as they appeared. I still have zero interest in horse racing, but I know a lot more about it. I used to see Terry Pratchett's Discworld series everywhere, until one day, visiting London from Oz, I got bored, went to W H Smith and saw, I think, "Pyramids", bought it; and ultimately finished up with all the Pratchett adult books. No idea why I resisted them for years. Much the same pattern for most series I've bought. Impulse for starters.

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,471 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Oh, that's simple: Join Kindle Unlimited.* * I created Kindle Unlimited, after I created the Internet.

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crossi Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	I used to subscribe to Locus a SF magazine and used their reviews also their quarterly Forthcoming book lists. There are also a bunch of mystery review magazines as well like Ellery Queen. You could probably find similar for most genres. Find one whose reviewers are a good match for your tastes and it saves a lot of time and wasted money.

11-26-2020, 08:59 AM	#28
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,862 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	One reason I try a new (to me) author is that the book sounds interesting.