Are you region-ist? - Page 4

gmw · 12-15-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatgirl

Heh. Yes, I think some people thought your OP was asking "Are you frightened by the outside world? Do you only read things written within a 5 mile radius of your house in case strangers infect your mind with new thoughts? If someone uses a phrase you are not familiar with do you throw the book against the wall"

I don't know that it was that funny. :snif:

But yes.

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Originally Posted by Hatgirl

I took it as "Do you consciously keep an eye out for books written by authors from your country/state? If so, how come? Is it to support local artists or for another reason that I haven't thought of?"

Are you looking for a job as a ghost writer?

screwballl · 12-16-2010, 11:56 AM

I think it all depends on the persons reading preferences.
Most people across North America (US and Canada) will tend to stick with North American authors simply because the style of writing tends to be much easier to read and comprehend, whereas a British or Australian style of writing may use phrases or certain wording that may not make very much sense to the readers not familiar with them.

As an American, we tend to prefer our items or reading material somewhere along these lines (and this is only a vague generality, each person has their own preferences):

Highly preferred: American authors
authors from their home or current state
North American Authors (possibly from or in Canada or Mexico)
European authors
Least preferred: international authors not mentioned above

Again this is only a generality, some readers may have a preference for international/foreign reading above all else, some may stick with mostly local (city, county, or local region of several hundred miles/km within the state/province) type authors. Others (like myself) will tend to stick with a specific genre regardless of where it is written.

My personal preference is sci-fi written by US/Canadian authors, Asimov is one of my favorites (granted he was born in Russia, he came to the US when he was 3 so therefore is an American author).

Avarwen · 12-16-2010, 12:15 PM

If it's in English and I like it I'll read it.

bjones6416 · 12-16-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Avarwen

If it's in English and I like it I'll read it.

Well said. Me, too. And I'd read it in another language if I weren't so grossly undereducated when it comes to languages!

GntlmnBndt · 12-16-2010, 12:53 PM

For myself, I only pay attention if the book is a mystery, for some reason, though it is more about the setting than the author's personal history. I still read mysteries by authors about other areas/countries, but books from authors like Tony Hillerman (Arizona and New Mexico) and Raymond Chandler (yes, I know he was born in Britain, but his books are notably based in Los Angeles and surrounding areas of SoCal), or for a living example there is Connie Shelton whose books are based in Albuquerque, just allow me to immerse myself that much more by taking me back to familiar places.

The Bandit

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12-16-2010, 11:56 AM	#47
screwballl NewKindler Posts: 504 Karma: 1865773 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NWFL Device: Kindle3 Wifi	I think it all depends on the persons reading preferences. Most people across North America (US and Canada) will tend to stick with North American authors simply because the style of writing tends to be much easier to read and comprehend, whereas a British or Australian style of writing may use phrases or certain wording that may not make very much sense to the readers not familiar with them. As an American, we tend to prefer our items or reading material somewhere along these lines (and this is only a vague generality, each person has their own preferences): Highly preferred: American authors authors from their home or current state North American Authors (possibly from or in Canada or Mexico) European authors Least preferred: international authors not mentioned above Again this is only a generality, some readers may have a preference for international/foreign reading above all else, some may stick with mostly local (city, county, or local region of several hundred miles/km within the state/province) type authors. Others (like myself) will tend to stick with a specific genre regardless of where it is written. My personal preference is sci-fi written by US/Canadian authors, Asimov is one of my favorites (granted he was born in Russia, he came to the US when he was 3 so therefore is an American author).

12-16-2010, 12:15 PM	#48
Avarwen Connoisseur Posts: 87 Karma: 12170 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: EZ_ Reader, Nook wifi, Kindle 3G	If it's in English and I like it I'll read it.

12-16-2010, 12:53 PM	#50
GntlmnBndt Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 142 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: iPod Touch, iPad	For myself, I only pay attention if the book is a mystery, for some reason, though it is more about the setting than the author's personal history. I still read mysteries by authors about other areas/countries, but books from authors like Tony Hillerman (Arizona and New Mexico) and Raymond Chandler (yes, I know he was born in Britain, but his books are notably based in Los Angeles and surrounding areas of SoCal), or for a living example there is Connie Shelton whose books are based in Albuquerque, just allow me to immerse myself that much more by taking me back to familiar places. The Bandit

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