FabSwingers.com forum: What makes you buy a book?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The cover, the title, do you take chances on unknown authors, do you search for a particular subject you want information on and see what’s about?

Also what would you call a book that was a non fiction, dating guide/self help/navigational tool?

Yeah struggling how to come up with a title, it’s gotta be shit hot and catchy.

Any suggestions welcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The cover.

I always judge a book by this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pictures

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The cover.

I always judge a book by this. "

What about the cover draws you in?

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By *killsMan
over a year ago

Never Never Land

If I don’t know the author then the book needs to have a good cover and then a catchy title.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's usually the Author and then the cover. I like to read the small synopsis on the back of the book to get an idea of what it's about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Author

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

The latest book I bought was by someone I followed on Instagram and Facebook. I followed them for a while and then they released a book, knew I liked their outlook so bought it.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

I often buy books by new authors, a good cover can help but is never why I buy a book.

I'm a member of loads of book groups on Facebook and Twitter and the buzz around a new release, positive reviews etc are why I buy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its authors I know then I never really look at the cover.

It really does depend on my mood as to what grabs my attention and if im looking online or on the rare occasion in a bookshop, I tend to like dark covers with a mix of different colours/textures.

And a cool font for the title which matches the theme of the book.

But i also find in the last couple years I do rely heavily on recommendations from friends/family. So havent even chosen a book based on the cover just bought it on there recommendations alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The cover.

I always judge a book by this. "

So shallow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The cover, the title, do you take chances on unknown authors, do you search for a particular subject you want information on and see what’s about?

Also what would you call a book that was a non fiction, dating guide/self help/navigational tool?

Yeah struggling how to come up with a title, it’s gotta be shit hot and catchy.

Any suggestions welcome

Are you asking for a "friend" or are you writing this?

Book title "Where there's a Wilkes, there's a way (a guide to dating and beyond)"

Don't forget my percentage when it goes to print

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The cover, the title, do you take chances on unknown authors, do you search for a particular subject you want information on and see what’s about?

Also what would you call a book that was a non fiction, dating guide/self help/navigational tool?

Yeah struggling how to come up with a title, it’s gotta be shit hot and catchy.

Any suggestions welcome

Are you asking for a "friend" or are you writing this?

Book title "Where there's a Wilkes, there's a way (a guide to dating and beyond)"

Don't forget my percentage when it goes to print

I might actually be able to do something with that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The cover, the title, do you take chances on unknown authors, do you search for a particular subject you want information on and see what’s about?

Also what would you call a book that was a non fiction, dating guide/self help/navigational tool?

Yeah struggling how to come up with a title, it’s gotta be shit hot and catchy.

Any suggestions welcome

Are you asking for a "friend" or are you writing this?

Book title "Where there's a Wilkes, there's a way (a guide to dating and beyond)"

Don't forget my percentage when it goes to print

I might actually be able to do something with that!"

You're welcome.... don't forget me when you're famous

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

If you haven’t got a publishing or distribution deal you are self publishing and it’s crowded so you have to have a big online following. Have a look at danger and play he built up a big following online before it was banned and then self published through amazon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Something that’s visibly attractive and well formatted as well as sounds interesting. Obviously I read the blurb which has to peak ones interest, but also when I flick through the pages and see all the pictures to colour in, that’s what seals the deal for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it comes with free crayons

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If you haven’t got a publishing or distribution deal you are self publishing and it’s crowded so you have to have a big online following. Have a look at danger and play he built up a big following online before it was banned and then self published through amazon "

Would a big following on here count

When this book is printed I will hold a copy in every picture I upload on here!

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By *onty1971Man
over a year ago

London St Helier Trier

The cover visuals are eye candy.

The Title has to grab the minds curiosity.

The sub title to deepen that curiosity to investigate this book more.

The rear cover with description and reviews help a lot too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it’s your book Annie. A personalised photo of your bum hole gets my vote anyday

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If it’s your book Annie. A personalised photo of your bum hole gets my vote anyday

I want it to be on the shelves in supermarkets not the top shelf of the newsagents.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The cover.

I always judge a book by this.

So shallow

Welcome to 21st century society

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I'm a big fan of judging a book by its cover. That us, after all, what they are for.

I have two methods of choosing books to read:

1. Go to a bookshop or library, head to a section I'm interested in (rarely fiction), browse through what's available and see if anything leaps out at me.

2. Identify something specific I want to read about, research what the best titles on the subject are and then buy one of them second hand from Abe Books.

Suggested title for your book, OP:

Annie Wilkes Investigates.

It's a bit vague so I'd need to get some more specifics on what you are writing. Luke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honestly it depends.

If it's an author or a famous person that I already like - for example, I bought Chris & Rosie Ramsey's book last week, got the newest book by an author I enjoy on my Kindle as soon as it was published this morning, pre-ordered a book by my favourite wrestlers too - then I will be more likely to snap it up.

Kindle - I often browse the deals to see what catches my eye.

Browsing in a book shop - anything can catch my eye. Cover, title, reviews.

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By *ohnny2006Man
over a year ago

worcester

"The cover, the title, do you take chances on unknown authors, do you search for a particular subject you want information on and see what’s about?

Also what would you call a book that was a non fiction, dating guide/self help/navigational tool?

Yeah struggling how to come up with a title, it’s gotta be shit hot and catchy.

Any suggestions welcome

By recommendation although that can be a mine field because some of the great works like 'beyond good and evil' by Frederick Nietzsche is so complex a mere mortal like me troubles to follow it. The guy had an IQ of 260!

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By *oeyttMan
over a year ago

london / East Midlands

Recommendation, subject of interest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Title and Cover initially attracts me if I’m not looking for a recommendation from one of my wise friends.

Then I’ll read the propaganda type stuff on the back and the inside cover.

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

"It's usually the Author and then the cover. I like to read the small synopsis on the back of the book to get an idea of what it's about. "

This is how I do it too.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"Title and Cover initially attracts me if I’m not looking for a recommendation from one of my wise friends.

Then I’ll read the propaganda type stuff on the back and the inside cover.

This ^ plus if it’s an author I’m not familiar with I’ll open the book randomly, read two pages to see if it catches my imagination and I like their writing style.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Annie Wilkes isn't a good name choice under any circumstances, unless the book is about serial killers and the name is the lure. Even then it's someone else's creation.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Reckon anyone would read it and think it’s written by a bloke?

For years on here people used to say I was a man because of my writing style!

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By *iscreet-is-paramountMan
over a year ago

somewhere only we know.

The free crayons you get cellotaped to the front. I go out over the edges sometimes as that's my style...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Reckon anyone would read it and think it’s written by a bloke?

For years on here people used to say I was a man because of my writing style! "

Who knows until we get a little snippet.

Maybe you could give away some roasties with it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Can’t use my username on here. It’s probably covered by all kinds of copyright laws, especially as it’s a book. Mr King wouldn’t appreciate it.

Same as Ruth Langford wasn’t allowed to have RL on her jeans because Ralph Lauren wouldn’t allow it.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

The last book I bought was recommended on 'Between the Covers'. That's not enough to make me buy as a rule but it was recommended highly by people I regard highly in one way or another.

The cover wouldn't make me buy it.

The author is unheard of to me although he has other best sellers and is lauded highly by well known readers.

The blurb conjures up an intriguing life's quandry that leaves the reader wanting to know how the story pans out.

I'm almost at the end simply because I want to know the outcome.

It was well written but the genre is not for me and I won't buy another of his books but at least I've heard of him.

The book I read before that was given to me and not of a genre I like but it was a great read and I passed it on.

The book I had delivered today was ordered some months ago and was bought as it about a deadly virus and the world going into lockdown.... what a prediction!

I am on the third book of Yuval Noah Harari ...... obvs I read his first so bought the second and now the third because he is a highly educated , insightful and visionary writer.

Who will the target audience be for your book ?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Usually recommendations from friends or family.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The last book I bought was recommended on 'Between the Covers'. That's not enough to make me buy as a rule but it was recommended highly by people I regard highly in one way or another.

The cover wouldn't make me buy it.

The author is unheard of to me although he has other best sellers and is lauded highly by well known readers.

The blurb conjures up an intriguing life's quandry that leaves the reader wanting to know how the story pans out.

I'm almost at the end simply because I want to know the outcome.

It was well written but the genre is not for me and I won't buy another of his books but at least I've heard of him.

The book I read before that was given to me and not of a genre I like but it was a great read and I passed it on.

The book I had delivered today was ordered some months ago and was bought as it about a deadly virus and the world going into lockdown.... what a prediction!

I am on the third book of Yuval Noah Harari ...... obvs I read his first so bought the second and now the third because he is a highly educated , insightful and visionary writer.

Who will the target audience be for your book ? "

Anyone that’s looking to date really so late teens and all the way up.

Editing is going to be a problem because it’s £1 per 1 thousand words and it’s going to be around 80 thousand words or more.

At the moment I’m writing how I would talk and you’ve seen how I converse on here over the years. I’m quite vulgar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As it's meant to be some kind of dating guide/self help book, will you be including an autobiographical foreword?

Readers will probably want an indication of what makes you qualified to offer advice

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I would say it is s mix of things but mostly it is the title and the cover. I like those cool covers too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As it's meant to be some kind of dating guide/self help book, will you be including an autobiographical foreword?

Readers will probably want an indication of what makes you qualified to offer advice"

Yeah that’s why it’s hard to pick a title cos it’s going to include my own experiences and things that have happened to me personally.

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By *reenman19Man
over a year ago

.....no......

New I'd pick something in my areas of interest or off the back of a recommendation.

2nd hand I'd go for a book that looks like it's been read a fair bit and take a chance with the content.

Bookcrossing too but I'm not sure it's still a thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually something I'm researching and need to learn a lot about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As it's meant to be some kind of dating guide/self help book, will you be including an autobiographical foreword?

Readers will probably want an indication of what makes you qualified to offer advice

Yeah that’s why it’s hard to pick a title cos it’s going to include my own experiences and things that have happened to me personally. "

Tiger woods titled his advice book on his specialist subject ‘How I play golf’.

Perhaps yours could be ‘How I do men’.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

The fact that stealing it would be wrong

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As it's meant to be some kind of dating guide/self help book, will you be including an autobiographical foreword?

Readers will probably want an indication of what makes you qualified to offer advice

Yeah that’s why it’s hard to pick a title cos it’s going to include my own experiences and things that have happened to me personally.

Tiger woods titled his advice book on his specialist subject ‘How I play golf’.

Perhaps yours could be ‘How I do men’."

Would have to be do the opposite of how I do men! I’m not a success story!

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I buy new authors, but read the back to get an inkling of what its about. Then I open at a random page and read, if I get on with the writing style, I'll buy it.

When I find an author I like, I'll buy all their books, but happy to be swayed by other authors, but rarely genres in fiction.

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

Annie Wilkes : Life Tales

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quality of pictures

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By *yronMan
over a year ago

grangemouth

I'd be a liar not to say the cover, that's how I got into the 'Sharpe' series. These days it can many things - recommendations from friends/family, or it can be about something that I'm interested in or I want to see what a new author is like.

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

The pictures, seriously.

And not excluding diagrams. I've always enjoyed picture books and books full of technical diagrams. I'm dyslexic. I'm no dummy and can read. Its just reading I find tiering and it just puts me off reading pages and pages of text. But picture books, social history, engineering, architecture, railways I'm completely in book heaven. They say a picture paints a 1000 words and it really does for me . I find pictures far more interesting and fulfilling than words. I love analysing them, picking out all that is going on. All my pized books are picture books.

(Mr Misfit)

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I stood staring at books the other day, no idea what I was looking to read, I don’t go by author so would say the cover and the title draws me in l, then I read the back and inside cover for insight into the book. With not knowing you or what your life experiences are when I read your post I thought the title Reality Bites but googled it to see if already out there and there’s a movie, then thought Insider Secrets but googled that and there’s a book so give in lol

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