Christine's comments

Christine's comments from the Books on the Nightstand group.

Note: Christine is no longer a member of this group.

The number one thing that makes me acquire a book is the recommendation of a fellow reader. Now, I'm not always happy with their recommendations, but many times I'm very pleased with them and I've also expanded my reading tastes/interests based on many recommendations.

The second thing that makes me acquire a book is reading the first paragraph/page and being completely sucked in. I love (love, LOVE) that feeling. Standing in the library or bookstore and just knowing that I'm going to enjoy this book... there's nothing like it.

The third thing is the reputation of or my prior experience with the author.

Ann - I am one of the customers who prefer to buy the "regular" editions. I'm not sure why I'm turned off by the movie tie-in covers... I think I like to have the book as a stand alone item, something that is not related to the movie (especially if I don't like the movie or if it tanks at the box office).

It is so good to read this thread and know that I'm not alone... my book addiction is the same as several mentioned above -- anything with pages and a binding! I love all kinds, all the time. I tend to lean toward mysteries/suspense/thrillers but I never pass up a recommendation. Luckily I've learned that my local library is a very valuable tool and I don't have to single-handedly support my local bookstores. ;o)

My TRUE, awful, evil addiction is magazines. I love the shiny covers beckoning to me from the racks in the stores... in ALL the stores. They are EVERYWHERE. I've managed to keep my addiction in check but sometimes there's a part of me that says, "it's just one... go ahead. It's just one..." It's awful!

Ann - I am so glad that you mentioned your love of school supplies... When I was little, I loved getting a "treat" and I always went for the school/office supply aisle. LOL! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Hello!
I just finished The Book of Lost Things by Connolly and started Murder in the Rue de Paradis by Cara Black. As of now, next on the list is You Suck by Christopher Moore.

I've heard soo many good things about The Book Thief... it may just bump Moore from the "next up" spot...