false1794340femaleHouston, TX12/200812/20091247749Seth Harwood2742924Arlene Radasky508461Felicia Donovan2980475J.J. Hebert2772365Robert Kroese204636true5728589read2true3941627currently-reading8true3941626to-read0false9233785wishlistCursed (Paperback) by Jeremy C. Shipp]]>
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:26:14 -0800The Postman (Mass Market Paperback) by David Brin]]>
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:04:34 -0800The Mark of a Druid (Paperback) by Rhonda R. Carpenter]]>
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:39 -0700Mercury Falls (Paperback) by Robert Kroese]]>
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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:48:29 -0700 The worst book I read was "Apocalypse" by Manis.]]>
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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:00:50 -0700
Sharon wrote: "Shirley wrote: "I read many types of books and some I have thrown across the room. The one that stands out the most was an apocalyptic story where people (many people) were being hit by a baseball..."
Hi Sharon,
I am a scientist and agree with the partial decapitation or internal decapitation. However, it isn't going to happen over and over and over to multiple people.
WIth regards to the POTUS, you would have to read the book to see what I mean. The writer did no research into what the POTUS would do in a crisis situation. It was totally unrealistic. ]]>
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Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:22:12 -0700 Do I read reviews yes, but that doesn't always decide whether I will buy or read a book. I realize there will be fans who only write good reviews about their favorite author. I also realize there are people who only like to cut other authors to the core. However, the reviews will often give me more insight into the types of people who read them and thus whether I would enjoy it.
By recommendations from friends - some but usually not.
Familiar with other books from that author - big yes. If I have read their work before and like their writing style I will definitely try other books by that author.
Because of an ad or blog article - not usually.
Perhaps easiest is how I do find books. I realize there are a lot of well known authors out there who sell millions of books. Many of these authors are good writers. However, I know there are a lot of good authors out there who don't have big publishing contracts. I try to find these authors and read/support their work. How do I find these authors - many of them on Twitter. Some of them on Goodreads. These are usually authors who ask to follow or be my friend. I always say yes, look at their websites, look at reviews written about their books, sometimes communicate with them, and often buy their books to read. If I enjoy the first book, then I will buy more from this author. So that's how I do it - I believe in supporting the little guy (or gal)!