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The Perfect Book

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The Perfect Book, do you choose it? Or does it choose you?

I don't if I am the only one who has literal anxiety when having to decide on what book to buy or choose; mainly for the reason that books are expensive and its imperative that you make the right choice the first time. thus with such tough decision I thought to share my method of making the 'right' choice or finding that 'perfect' book.

I must admit that I hardly ever choose to read a book because everyone is ranting and raving about it at certain period of time. I honestly feel, that it is easy to be swept up into the hype of the book and miss what truly makes it amazing because you just want to read it because everyone who is anyone is reading it. This is part of the reason why I have read a lot of popular books some time after their popularity has died down a bit.

Let us get back to how I pick my favorite book, it is clearly not based on popularity, it consists of three habits, in which number three is the most important.

1.I first look at the title, does it draw me in? Does it make me want to read you?.

2. I try not to stick to one author, you have to be adventurous even with books, it is really easy to hold on to the idea that you pledge loyalty to a particular author because you appreciate their style of writing, however you really have no idea on what you are missing out on.

3. The most important trick of all reading the first couple of pages of the book, in my opinion a great author can grab your attention within the first two pages. this is how I know if I will be taking a books home with me.

Its really that simple, I have seen many people buy a book because they have 'heard' its good, and come back two or three days later with complains of how they have not enjoyed it, I believe that with taking your time to engage with the content before even leaving the store it would make the world of difference on ones book choices and ensure enjoyment because you are aware of what your book is actually about.
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