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This week's question is: Before blogging (dark times people!) how would you find out about new books or did you? – A Great Read (Love Jessica’s blog btw!!! Thanks for the great question!)--MY QUESTION!!! :D
MY ANSWER: Well it was a variety of ways really. On Amazon, I would rate books I owned and the intensity of my love for it or lack thereof--this is how I discovered Maria V. Snyder's books! I was recommend Magic Study off of something else and after research I ran to Borders and bought Poison Study and it was love at first read!
I also would wander down the sci-fi/fantasy aisle and pull out whatever books looked or sounded interesting! This is how I started my way of reading adult books! Completely at random! That's how I ended up discovering Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and Charlaine Harris--to name a few!
Then there was also learning of a book through author word of mouth. And how they would have quotes of praise on a new release. This is how I discovered Rachel Vincent when I saw Kim, Kelley, and I believe Vicki Pettersson were all quoting on the cover on its awesomeness!
Hi, new follower here! I love the layout of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI used to just browse my library for hours to find new reads. Cute blog, new follower here, and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYay! They used your question! Browsing the library for me. You never knew what you were going to find. Fun times! Back in the old days, when I was into reading romances, I was on a mailing list that came out every 3 months with all of the books from the different imprints. I knew which day the books came out each month and I would head off to the store with my list to purchase the ones I wanted.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having your question featured today, Jessica :) I was like you, amazon recommendations for the win!
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Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
I loved the question you submitted because I seriously had to sit down and remember where I got most of my books from! I definitely used to get most of my books from bookstores, just running around in them like a headless chicken and pulling out all of the ones that looked like fun! And before my blog I used to pester everyone else with my love for books and they'd then tell me their favourites so I got some recommendations from them as well! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
Also, shockingly, just realised I wasn't following you on Twitter but that has been amended ;)
DeleteHahaha! I definitely used the Amazon rating tool too! I'd forgotten about that. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteHere's my F&F!
I browsed to find books too, which is why I must admit I am a cover judge. I would look through the books till a book caught my eye and then I would read what it was about and see if it might interest me. I would check the new releases online at bookstores, or library.
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Stormi
http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/feature-and-follow-friday-life-before-blogging/
Congratulations! I forgot about word of mouth in my answer. That's how I found the Sookie Stackhouse books. Don't know how I could forget that. My main source was the library though. Great site! New bloglovin' follower.
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Hey Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYou are speaking my language here. also I realized (a little late) that there is actually an algorithm based on the books you like on Goodreads/Amazon/Barnes&Noble. Who would have thought that the internet sought to make our lives easier?!
Thanks for stopping by my FF, Old Follower
Kat @ Readiculous Blog
Aww, the Border memories. I miss that place :( By the way great question!! My FF
ReplyDeleteBorders was a great bookstore. I definitely miss that one. Thank you for stopping by. :)
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You DID pick a great question! :) I've been meaning to read Poison Alley, it sounds like something I would really like. I miss Borders so much! BN just doesn't do it for me! ):
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Amber Elise @ Du Livre
Ohh yes, Amazon recommendations had a big influence on me as well! And yay for Poison Study! Have a great weekend Jessica, happy reading!
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I used Amazon a lot too. Once I found out about it. lol. Before that it was all about the bookstore. Sometimes I miss those days... My FF I would have liked you on FB but I couldn't find it. If you have a FB page, you can leave it in a comment here, or on my blog and I'll be sure to like it.
ReplyDeleteI would go to Borders all the time! I really miss the bookstore, now I occasionally go to Barnes & Noble, but not as much. :)
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Jackie @Jackie's Book World
Haha, I didn't even realize the question was yours. Great question! :D and I agree, I used to rely on simply browsing the shelves or going off my favourite authors' recommendations as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my post earlier. Old follower :)
Obsessive Compulsive Reader
Amazon is a great source!
ReplyDeleteHaha I love the random pulling of the books--I think that's probably what I would do, otherwise I'd get overwhelmed by all the options!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Old Follower :)