How to find a good book

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:findgoodbook

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Introduction Finding a good book is sometimes not as easy as it sounds - especially as you should

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Introduction

Finding a good book is sometimes not as easy as it sounds - especially as you should not judge a book by its cover. So how can we find a good book?

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need

  • Passion for reading

Steps

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Step One

Go to your local book shop - people working at small book shops usually have a better knowledge of books. Talk to the staff and check if they have a "recommended" list.
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Step Two

Have you seen a movie that you liked recently. Find out if the story is based on a book. The book is always better.
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Step Three

If you find an author that you enjoy reading, find his/her previous books.
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Step Four

Keep an eye on the Man Booker Prize. This is a prize offered to writers from Commonwealth Countries (long live the queen). First they release a long list (2006 long list had 19 books) and then a short list of 6 books. The 2006 winner is "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. You can subscribe to email alerts on the website www.themanbookerprize.com
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Step Five

Try to find local authors or local stories. You will be able to relate to them.
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Step Six

Read book reviews. In the US the Sunday edition of New York Times has a Review section. So do The Guardian in the UK and The Age in Australia.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Join your local book club and library
  • Donate your books to your local library
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