tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post7015116533530808573..comments2024-02-02T23:22:33.356-08:00Comments on From Sarah, With Joy: Where do you discover the books you buy?Sarah Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-89207396382096762252011-06-05T21:14:43.092-07:002011-06-05T21:14:43.092-07:00I'm with the people who find their books the o...I'm with the people who find their books the old fashioned way..we have an independent book store here in town called The Bookman and he has over a million titles..I spend a lot of time and money there! lol! the Bookman is online too..<br /><br />Also, I like to watch shows like 'Writers Confessions' and 'Introduction to World Literature'...they introduce me to authors I've never heard of and some wonderful books..<br /><br />I agree with Windowlad..I don't often consider books by word of mouth, because we all do have different tastes and opinions and I very rarely meet someone with my taste in books..<br /><br />example, the vampire books that are all the rage, I have never read one and would consider it a tremendous waste of time to do so,..but obviously millions of people love those books..that woman is making money hand over fist, so that's great for her!<br /><br /> Everyone is entitled to like what they like without explaining it..<br /><br />I've never ordered a book online, but I would consider ebay as a source for some obscure title..excellent post Sarah!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-20624600747834641482011-06-02T20:53:49.395-07:002011-06-02T20:53:49.395-07:00For me it's all about the book cover, title, a...For me it's all about the book cover, title, and synopsis on the back. It doesn't matter whether I see it online or at the store. <br /><br />Honestly, I think a blog, Facebook, etc. is more for readers to get to know the author after the sale of the book. And hopefully the author will seem pleasant enough (so not the right word, but I'm tired)that the reader will recommend the book to others.<br /><br />Great post! Really got me thinking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253488881984985795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-75372454341555941532011-06-02T17:09:56.551-07:002011-06-02T17:09:56.551-07:00...well, i find books via myself... i go in places......well, i find books via myself... i go in places like bookstores and booksales to look for something really interesting... i actually less consider finding books via words of mouth since i believe we have different interest and opinions that what all may like may not be that likable for you/me....thanks for dropping-by my page and for your appreciation of my poem.... you're always more than welcome to come back anytime. You have a lovely day.(:<br /><br />~Kelvinkelvin s.m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08116213800655914273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-16793627411256430752011-06-02T14:44:06.715-07:002011-06-02T14:44:06.715-07:00Usually the few books that I do buy come from reco...Usually the few books that I do buy come from recommendations made by fellow writers who frequent my blog, whenever I happen to ask for suggestions on new material to expand my horizons.<br /><br />So far, they've been spot on with their suggestions.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-41057609369147420902011-06-02T14:32:41.115-07:002011-06-02T14:32:41.115-07:00Interesting blog, especially the 4% part. Konrath ...Interesting blog, especially the 4% part. Konrath has said that advertizing means very little as well, so when I hear that the rest is only 4% it gets a little daunting. I think in Hockings case she rode on the coattails (no offense) on the Stephanie Meyer fame, or because YA at the time was huge and before self publishing became such a phenom. One thing not mentioned was conventions. Also contests.Christopher John Chaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05142647178585900592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-27950367168765132312011-06-02T11:30:20.774-07:002011-06-02T11:30:20.774-07:00I work at a library, so I most often find books as...I work at a library, so I most often find books as they're being returned. I say "Ooo!" and read the back flap, then take it home and try it out. If I like it, I'll buy it (and probably everything else the author's written). Other than that, I check out the clearance shelf at Half Price Books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168932830993157564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-69752491384467769472011-06-02T10:45:24.853-07:002011-06-02T10:45:24.853-07:00Hey Sarah,
I have to echo your and Anna's sen...Hey Sarah,<br /><br />I have to echo your and Anna's sentiments: I find the books I read the old-fashioned way, and I've never (perhaps once) purchased a book I was recommended on Goodreads or Facebook or Twitter or anything else.<br /><br />The beauty of blogging (and Twitter, and Facebook, and all the others) for me is not so much marketing, or purchasing, but networking. I've met some lovely like-minded people that have provided inspiration, laughs, and thought provoking discussion. <br /><br />4% sounds about right, really. When I release something, however it is released, I will keep this in mind.<br /><br />The only exception to this I imagine comes from reviews. These can be acquired and delivered on blogs and other platforms, and I am much more likely to listen to a great review than somebody's recommendation.<br /><br />Have a good day :)Luke Raftlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727217934586579528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-19676854773763375282011-06-02T06:01:27.372-07:002011-06-02T06:01:27.372-07:00I still find most of my books the old-fashioned wa...I still find most of my books the old-fashioned way: book stores, libraries, and used-book markets. I have discovered several new writers through the blogosphere, but none really write in my preferred genre. I think that an online presence helps, but one shouldn't neglect other forms of outreach such as book signings and author events.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961332983813359209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-30561877668227821512011-06-02T04:39:11.666-07:002011-06-02T04:39:11.666-07:00I don't know what to tell you. I keep a sepera...I don't know what to tell you. I keep a seperate blog for my finished manuscript with a posting of character blogs, excerpts and chapter one. I pass out biz cards with my blog address. I'm on Facebook, Twitter, Shelfari, and Goodreads. <br /><br />Personally, I've made a promise to read Inies this year and write reviews for them. I believe in writers helping writers. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe its a crap shoot.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.com