Used versions of NOTV RANKED!
Friends,
I cannot tell a lie. RBM sent out a ton of ARCS and "for review" copies of NOTV. And major sites that review books often donate review copies to nonprofits/thriftstores or sell them to used book emporiums.
It has always made me chuckle when an author is mad about seeing used books of theirs on sale. I'm still green enough where I just am happy to be read - friends told me well in advance that the land of literary fiction was not a Golden Goose.
Thus, using a criteria of "hopefully read", I am scoring/evaluating all the used copies of NOTV for sale on Amazon.
The first two books, from Atlanta Book Co. and "California", are promising enough. They claim the book is "almost like new" and "mild to moderate creasing." This means, hopefully, the original reader at least got thru 20 solid pages before DNFing.
*Note, I am an optimist by nature.
The third book, Texas Book Consignments, is just a slap in the face. "Unused copy." Is there no LoneStar state pride or solidarity? SMH.
The next three books are from HPB with no specific description of the state of the book. HPB in Humble opened their doors to me for an event, so I have no comment at this time. Although, yes, the delicious cookies served for "local author Saturday" were scrumptious.
*Direct related inquires to my publicist Corey.
The next book, from Chris's Bargains, costs $16 (more than the listing price) AND says "perfect" and "never opened." In my opinion, a book that has never been opened cannot be perfect. Chris, or, rather, Mr. Bargain, your address is publicly available online. Sleep well tonight, mon ami.
SuperBookDeals is not so super - $14,40 for the book plus like four dollars shipping. Plus, the line "unread copy in perfect condition" makes my heart ache.
Super Star Seller I cannot pass judgment on. "Like New" just does not give much to work with. The condition of NOTV could be super star, or rather just star.
WagonWheelBooks was a breath of fresh air. Their copy of NOTV has "cover and corner wear", "bent page corners," and "light soiling on book edge." Normally I hate dog-eared paperbacks, but I am making an exception this time.
I also would like very much to know more deets re: this "light soiling."
The last three books are ridiculonkly priced and have no description. Chris, aka Mr. Bargain, is selling a copy of NOTV for $37.74. Is it, like, signed by me? Printed on dead sea scroll parchment? Handwritten in elegant cursive by 13th century monks?
We don't know. But we do know an important thing: the secondary market for NOTV is thriving. I am sure RBM will be elated.
Oh, and by the way, please try not to feed the beast. Get your copy of NOTV (signed) from a local Texas indie here.
I cannot tell a lie. RBM sent out a ton of ARCS and "for review" copies of NOTV. And major sites that review books often donate review copies to nonprofits/thriftstores or sell them to used book emporiums.
It has always made me chuckle when an author is mad about seeing used books of theirs on sale. I'm still green enough where I just am happy to be read - friends told me well in advance that the land of literary fiction was not a Golden Goose.
Thus, using a criteria of "hopefully read", I am scoring/evaluating all the used copies of NOTV for sale on Amazon.
The first two books, from Atlanta Book Co. and "California", are promising enough. They claim the book is "almost like new" and "mild to moderate creasing." This means, hopefully, the original reader at least got thru 20 solid pages before DNFing.
*Note, I am an optimist by nature.
The third book, Texas Book Consignments, is just a slap in the face. "Unused copy." Is there no LoneStar state pride or solidarity? SMH.
The next three books are from HPB with no specific description of the state of the book. HPB in Humble opened their doors to me for an event, so I have no comment at this time. Although, yes, the delicious cookies served for "local author Saturday" were scrumptious.
*Direct related inquires to my publicist Corey.
The next book, from Chris's Bargains, costs $16 (more than the listing price) AND says "perfect" and "never opened." In my opinion, a book that has never been opened cannot be perfect. Chris, or, rather, Mr. Bargain, your address is publicly available online. Sleep well tonight, mon ami.
SuperBookDeals is not so super - $14,40 for the book plus like four dollars shipping. Plus, the line "unread copy in perfect condition" makes my heart ache.
Super Star Seller I cannot pass judgment on. "Like New" just does not give much to work with. The condition of NOTV could be super star, or rather just star.
WagonWheelBooks was a breath of fresh air. Their copy of NOTV has "cover and corner wear", "bent page corners," and "light soiling on book edge." Normally I hate dog-eared paperbacks, but I am making an exception this time.
I also would like very much to know more deets re: this "light soiling."
The last three books are ridiculonkly priced and have no description. Chris, aka Mr. Bargain, is selling a copy of NOTV for $37.74. Is it, like, signed by me? Printed on dead sea scroll parchment? Handwritten in elegant cursive by 13th century monks?
We don't know. But we do know an important thing: the secondary market for NOTV is thriving. I am sure RBM will be elated.
Oh, and by the way, please try not to feed the beast. Get your copy of NOTV (signed) from a local Texas indie here.
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