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Warm & Fuzzy · 01-15-2002, 07:10 PM

When you are in the library, choosing a book, what do you base the book on?

It's cover, it's blurb, author, illustrator, it's genre, the number of pages, or other?

Kay Scarpetta · 01-15-2002, 07:11 PM

I usually read the back of the book. If it looks interesting, I'll buy/check it out. If not, then put it back

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-15-2002, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
I usually read the back of the book. If it looks interesting, I'll buy/check it out. If not, then put it back

In other words, the blurb.

I base it by the number of pages...LOL

Kay Scarpetta · 01-15-2002, 07:18 PM

Oh yeah, lol. The Blurb. I didn't know what you ment by it lol

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-15-2002, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
Oh yeah, lol. The Blurb. I didn't know what you ment by it lol

LOL! Would you like me to look it up for you in the dictionary?

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-15-2002, 07:22 PM

BLURB- NOUN
A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket.

Meg07945 · 01-15-2002, 09:15 PM

I dunno. Usually I'll get a book that I've read a good review on. Or if I've read something else by the author and liked it. Yeah, I usually base it on other reviews, I don't really have time to read the blurbs on alot of books...

dawsongirl · 01-15-2002, 10:15 PM

I eventually take all into account. Especially page numbers, because actually, reading is not a favorite hobby of mine.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 01-15-2002, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by Jo's the bomb
LOL! Would you like me to look it up for you in the dictionary?

Is it just me...or does it seem like we are always having to look things up for Karli?? LoL!! Just jokin Karli!!

Kay Scarpetta · 01-15-2002, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by NancyRulz24
Is it just me...or does it seem like we are always having to look things up for Karli?? LoL!! Just jokin Karli!!

Hahaha...thanks, Amy

And Jenny, thankies!!

Truth · 01-15-2002, 10:53 PM

I usually read the back and take a look at a few pages in the book, if its an Alien/UFO Book, then i look at all the pics in the book and then decide

marmalade · 01-15-2002, 11:05 PM

Usually the blurb and the number of pages.

Hollow · 01-15-2002, 11:21 PM

I judge it by how good the cover looks.

KerriBerri687 · 01-15-2002, 11:25 PM

ummmm i dont like to read but since i hafta for english neway...

-blurb
-# of pgs
-cover

so there ya have it...yay..

01-15-2002, 07:10 PM	#1
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Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I usually read the back of the book. If it looks interesting, I'll buy/check it out. If not, then put it back
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Meg07945 Olive!!! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2001 Location: New Jersey!! The Garden State!! Posts: 1,001	I dunno. Usually I'll get a book that I've read a good review on. Or if I've read something else by the author and liked it. Yeah, I usually base it on other reviews, I don't really have time to read the blurbs on alot of books...
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KerriBerri687 defying gravity Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: you'll find me in Emerald City...I'm the green one with the flying monkeys Posts: 2,869	ummmm i dont like to read but since i hafta for english neway... -blurb -# of pgs -cover so there ya have it...yay..
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01-15-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Oh yeah, lol. The Blurb. I didn't know what you ment by it lol

01-15-2002, 07:22 PM	#6
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	BLURB- NOUN A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket.

01-15-2002, 10:15 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I eventually take all into account. Especially page numbers, because actually, reading is not a favorite hobby of mine.

01-15-2002, 11:05 PM	#12
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01-15-2002, 11:21 PM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	I judge it by how good the cover looks.