What draws you to an author?
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What draws you to an author?
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When recommending an author I usually look at more of the person I'm referring them to. I also usually refer specific books, not just the author, because I have hardly ever found an author where I love every single book. For instance, I love Stephen King, but I wouldn't say EVERYTHING he's ever written is pure gold. I will say that an author that's never let me down is Brandon Sanderson. It doesn't matter what book of his I pick up; I have always enjoyed it.
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What really draws me to a book is firstly its title, then its cover (people do judge by covers, no matter what people say), its blurb, and finally I take a quick peek at the inside. I don't read very much at all - maybe a few sentences - because I believe that readers should read authors they do and do not like. This is especially true for me, as I am a writer, and so need to see what other authors are doing in different genres.
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But ultimately, some people are drawn to certain styles of story telling, and so that's when you discover your favorite authors--it's more of a personal preference.
Books, however, can be recommended individually and on their own--to whichever person you think would enjoy it.
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I find that if the book isn't well written I have a harder time enjoying it, and if the information is off it's just annoying, if they lack passion the story is usually dry.
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