Comments on: 5 Reasons Why I Pick Up a Library Book

By: First Mate Keira

First Mate Keira — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:10:28 +0000

I found out the other day that one of my adult friends checks out nonfiction books on subjects he’s interested in from the juvenile and YA sections of the library because the topics are presented in a more succinct fashion. Who has time to read a 400+ page book on history when there’s an equally good shorter piece using layman terms and organized for fast understanding? I thought was very smart. If you find you like the topic enough you can always go and check out the 400+ page book next.

By: Donna Matthews

Donna Matthews — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:39:34 +0000

Library books especially non-fiction gives me lots of information for my homework, and assists me with my grammar.

By: First Mate Keira

First Mate Keira — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:37:34 +0000

I do it all the time. I go to the reference desk and chat up the librarians there. If one of them is reading I totally ask them about the book they’ve got. It’s how I found out some great reads for Harry Potter withdrawal. I can’t believe there’s only one movie left…. what will we do with ourselves then?!

By: Callista

Callista — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:16:53 +0000

Yes I’d say mine’s about the same. I’ve never actually asked a librarian for a suggestion but the displays they put out always have me picking up a book.

By: CaptainYarr

CaptainYarr — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:45:41 +0000

Yes libraries know about our consumer habits. At my library there’s a whole shelf with sale books that are mostly romance novels… my sister is always grabbing a few. lol

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:54:49 +0000

Great post Captain Yarr,
See, my library is on to me! They have several tables of books to buy, and guess what’s directly next to those sale books? romance novels to check out. I can see the romance covers, as I’m walking to the sale table. They’re great strategists! Not to mention the only place I like to sit,read, and study, has YA books next to where I sit. So again, I can see the book covers.

By: CaptainYarr

CaptainYarr — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:20:20 +0000

I should have thought of genre and author! Thanks Aaron! I definitely check out sequels and prequels too, but like Keira I read the back blurb first to double check.

By: First Mate Keira

First Mate Keira — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:28:36 +0000

That’s true. I’d definitely skip over horror and crime, whereas YA, Romance, and light mystery I tear through like crazy.

As for Authors – yes and no. I think it’s a good assumption that the author will produce again, but I never get a book without first reading the back blurb and that could easily turn me away from checking out or purchasing.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:23:31 +0000

I think some you have to add genre as some stuff I just skip right by.

After that author, as I know a writer who produces one good book is more likely to give me another good read than someone at random.

then back blurb.

Then friend recc.

then cover.

By: First Mate Keira

First Mate Keira — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:45:17 +0000

Great list, sis!

I do all those and add Blogger recommendations.

Pretty covers are my number one reason to pick a book off a shelf. That’s why it’s so important to have fantastic covers and to get them displayed prominently in libraries/stores. More visibility and more visual impact the better!

It’s that… “Ooo shiny!” factor.