I would never (that I can imagine) buy a book due to advertisement beyond a simple announcement that it was out. In fact, I avoid almost all "bestsellers" because I find having someone try to dictate my reading choices distasteful. I remember even in grade school I would argue to read something /not/ on the list. Since I read way above grade level (off the scale) I generally got my way.
I read a book based on recommendation, cover or, mostly often, love of the author's previous work. I'll walk into Bakka and ask whoever's working what I should buy, or I'll wander Bookcity aimlessly til something grabs me. Strangely, this works very well. I might miss books I'd otherwise like, but I very rarely buy something I dislike.
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Date: 2008-02-22 01:48 am (UTC)I read a book based on recommendation, cover or, mostly often, love of the author's previous work. I'll walk into Bakka and ask whoever's working what I should buy, or I'll wander Bookcity aimlessly til something grabs me. Strangely, this works very well. I might miss books I'd otherwise like, but I very rarely buy something I dislike.