You Can't Judge A Book By It's Cover - Blu-ray Forum

Polygon · 06-22-2011, 03:16 AM

So, how do you decide on buying a book?

I used to read a lot, but that was a long time ago. I've decided to start reading again but I'm lost when looking for new books to read.

kpkelley · 06-22-2011, 01:56 PM

I go by recommendations from friends and by books being made into movies. That's how I decided to read Life of Pi, which was excellent.

Blu-Benny · 06-22-2011, 02:07 PM

i've been relying on people i know on recommending books that they've read or have been told if they are good or not.

or if i see a cover that grabs my attention, i'll research what it's about online and then go from there.

that's what happened w/the set of books i'm currently reading......"ranger's apprentice".....i saw one @ a local store, went online and read about the general story and have been getting them from the library the last couple of weeks.

Cook · 06-23-2011, 06:34 AM

Reviews mostly or word of mouth is how I decide. I am the only one of my friends who really reads so most of the time its reviews.

U4K61 · 06-25-2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

...if I see a cover that grabs my attention...

This is quite often the case for me. If it's on politics, science, or current events, I'll then check out who the author is. If he/she does not have a Ph.D., most likely I will pass it up.

Gremal · 06-28-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Ruchman

This is quite often the case for me. If it's on politics, science, or current events, I'll then check out who the author is. If he/she does not have a Ph.D., most likely I will pass it up.

You'll be missing out on many good books, including mine.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00556OCW6

Gamma_Winstead · 07-11-2011, 10:55 PM

I just browse B&N. Read a few pages. If I like what it's about and the writing style, I'll buy it. I also go by recomendation.

U4K61 · 07-27-2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

You'll be missing out on many good books, including mine.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00556OCW6

[Show spoiler]

I can see it's about telecommunication. Can you elaborate a bit more. What lies beyond the iPhone? Interesting the focus is on the eye.

Moviefan2k4 · 09-05-2011, 04:12 AM

I'm sadly among the generation of people who quit reading regularly when the Internet became popular, but I've started with actual books again. Most of the time, I won't buy something based on reviews or comments. The subject has to actually interest me. If it does, and the book is reasonably priced, I'll go for it. Speaking of which, the last couple I read were "Black Belt Patriotism" by Chuck Norris, and "Always Looking Up" by Michael J. Fox.

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA Blu-ray collection:1135 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 146	I go by recommendations from friends and by books being made into movies. That's how I decided to read Life of Pi, which was excellent. Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-1150HD Sony PS3 640GB Oppo BDP-83

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Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin PSNetwork: Blu-Benny Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:318 DVD collection:139 PS3 collection:28 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:116	i've been relying on people i know on recommending books that they've read or have been told if they are good or not. or if i see a cover that grabs my attention, i'll research what it's about online and then go from there. that's what happened w/the set of books i'm currently reading......"ranger's apprentice".....i saw one @ a local store, went online and read about the general story and have been getting them from the library the last couple of weeks. Blu-Benny’s 7.2 HT @ a Glance: Display: Panasonic TC-P50U2 • Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR818 • Blu-Ray Player: Panasonic DMP-BD65 • Gaming: PS3 Slim 160 gb • Center Channel: JBL LC2 • Fronts: JBL L890 • Mid’s & Rears: JBL L810 • Subs: JBL Venue SUB12 (x2) "Jarvis... sometimes you gotta run before you can walk!"

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06-23-2011, 06:34 AM	#4
Cook Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 PS3 collection:8 Trading Score:1	Reviews mostly or word of mouth is how I decide. I am the only one of my friends who really reads so most of the time its reviews.

07-11-2011, 10:55 PM	#7
Gamma_Winstead Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Arctic circle Blu-ray collection:547 PS3 collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 35 PS3 reviews:3 Trading Score:3	I just browse B&N. Read a few pages. If I like what it's about and the writing style, I'll buy it. I also go by recomendation.

09-05-2011, 04:12 AM	#9
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:163 Trading Score:2	I'm sadly among the generation of people who quit reading regularly when the Internet became popular, but I've started with actual books again. Most of the time, I won't buy something based on reviews or comments. The subject has to actually interest me. If it does, and the book is reasonably priced, I'll go for it. Speaking of which, the last couple I read were "Black Belt Patriotism" by Chuck Norris, and "Always Looking Up" by Michael J. Fox.