tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post195411345340609200..comments2024-01-07T02:13:14.908-05:00Comments on The Broke and the Bookish : Let’s Make A Deal! Janahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772938036847330151noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-16369361558365588102015-04-10T23:55:27.960-04:002015-04-10T23:55:27.960-04:00Covers, covers, covers. They sell me every time. I...Covers, covers, covers. They sell me every time. I'm a slut when it comes to good-design. Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991958136278799344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-72503757896424925542015-04-09T23:03:33.651-04:002015-04-09T23:03:33.651-04:00I agree with many of the points you make, includin...I agree with many of the points you make, including book covers and fav authors and recommendations by trusted bloggers. A blogger or two raved about Anthony Trollope and I bought a six book set of his (Chronicles of Barchester) and now I love his writing. Then other bloggers mentioned Angela Thirkell and now I plan to buy one of her books. Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-23032594714619371322015-04-09T20:03:34.595-04:002015-04-09T20:03:34.595-04:00Yes! :D I don't know how people stay so glued ...Yes! :D I don't know how people stay so glued to books that aren't at least a little scary =PBridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496106578261831965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-86683650362675983152015-04-09T20:02:35.617-04:002015-04-09T20:02:35.617-04:00I've actually had pretty good luck with compar...I've actually had pretty good luck with comparisons—but usually they're vague, like, "It'll keep you glued to the pages just like <i>Gone Girl!</i>" I can definitely see where they could go wrong, though. I've just been lucky :)Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496106578261831965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-33244548562995767222015-04-09T17:56:24.095-04:002015-04-09T17:56:24.095-04:00Yes to 2, 4 and 5. Like you J.K. is an auto-buy, ...Yes to 2, 4 and 5. Like you J.K. is an auto-buy, but I also have Nicholas Sparks and Jodi Picoult to an extent (this has only come about recently). If I see a few bloggers reviewing a book I will definitely have a look into it at least. And a pretty cover will do wonders for me at least picking up a book if not buying it.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640372409549232542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-92053212784819234592015-04-09T15:14:44.384-04:002015-04-09T15:14:44.384-04:00I agree with all of those but the first one. I don...I agree with all of those but the first one. I don't really like comparison because most of the time I am let down with the book when they tell it's going to be as good as this author or that book. :( I am such a cover judge! :)Stormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-52757917181843054132015-04-09T13:29:42.310-04:002015-04-09T13:29:42.310-04:00auto buy is my number one deal maker. And then wha...auto buy is my number one deal maker. And then what ever genre or trope that I am currently digging, I noticed that I will add a bunch more books that also deal with that theme or style to my TBR. And then when my current obsession changes I don't add as many of those old types to my TBR. <br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Michelle @ <a href="http://bookbriefs.net" rel="nofollow">Book Briefs</a>Michelle@Book Briefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396998660831897334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-60243707386012839982015-04-09T12:08:14.273-04:002015-04-09T12:08:14.273-04:00Agree on all of those! I am a sucker for covers (t...Agree on all of those! I am a sucker for covers (terrible I know!) and have a got to list of authors where I don't even look at the blurb or cover, they are automatic wants. It's also great when you find a book reviewer whose taste in books gels so well with yours. Anything Angie at <a href="http://www.angie-ville.com" rel="nofollow">Angieville</a> recommends goes straight in the basketRosyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460676250901770530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-32328260611165714332015-04-09T12:00:23.933-04:002015-04-09T12:00:23.933-04:00Definitely pretty covers and good reviews!
Definitely pretty covers and good reviews! <br />Faith @ Lattes and Lovershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891506052470336148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-15882537740609131122015-04-09T10:55:39.387-04:002015-04-09T10:55:39.387-04:00We are kindred spirits! I've read all three of...We are kindred spirits! I've read all three of Gillian Flynn's novels, and I can't wait to see what else she has in store. I am also a sucker for a great cover. That's part of the reason why I picked up Nightingale by Kristin Hannah right now. The cover is so pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-23130068310775142492015-04-09T09:54:30.050-04:002015-04-09T09:54:30.050-04:00Yes, yes and yes! I'm a sucker for a pretty co...Yes, yes and yes! I'm a sucker for a pretty cover and there are authors I'll read anything with their name attached. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630672600904860698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-47083424647951569602015-04-09T09:32:55.634-04:002015-04-09T09:32:55.634-04:00Definitely #3. If a book promises to freak me out,...Definitely #3. If a book promises to freak me out, I want to read it.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-51929399190100693092015-04-09T09:20:11.054-04:002015-04-09T09:20:11.054-04:00Totally agree with #1 & #2 - I am so guilty of...Totally agree with #1 & #2 - I am so guilty of number #5 - I can totally get sucked into a pretty cover!Grace @ Rebel Mommy Book Bloghttp://rebelmommybookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-75218590694825042022015-04-09T08:59:35.112-04:002015-04-09T08:59:35.112-04:00I definitely have go to authors as well, Rachel Vi...I definitely have go to authors as well, Rachel Vincent is my main one for buying but I eventually get JK Rowling and Stephen Kings books as well.<br />for me it has to have a good review on the covers by authors I enjoy because since I enjoy that authors writing then I figure I'll like this new book as well. Does that make sense?Jenna (Jinkies Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08380277190809654418noreply@blogger.com