Helllllllo readers!
Welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday. Today we’re discussing things that make me pick up a book. There’s a handful of reasons I decide to read a book. Check them out below!
A beautiful cover.
I am a sucker for a pretty cover. But I’m also not particular about a cover. I think so many covers are gorgeous. I just love all the covers *shrugs*.
A well crafted synopsis.
This is super important. I want the book to suck me in based off of the summary. I want to know just enough to make me want to read it.
A solid Goodreads rating.
I would consider this probably one of my highest factors for me. I will generally pick up anything with a 3.60+ rating. If it’s lower, it takes a bit more convincing for me.
A recommendation from a friend.
If someone I know recommends me a book, I figure they truly think I’ll enjoy it. And they loved it too, so I respect that opinion and want to check it out for myself.
A new book by an auto-buy author.
I have a fairly big list of authors that I will buy anything from them. And if I hear they have a new book coming out, YOU BETTER BELIEVE I pre-ordered that stat.
Seeing it often on Bookstagram/Blog.
If I see a book absolutely everywhere sometimes I can’t resist. And if it also has a gorgeous cover, those photos are going to make me want to read it.
Fear of missing out.
Hype, hype, hype. This explains itself.
Need of an anxiety/stress reliever.
I’m grateful to have a husband that gets me. When I am seriously having the worst day, he takes the babe, goes to the park and lets me read for an hour to detox. It truly calms me and I feel centered again.
Continuation of a series.
This should be a given. You need that next book? YOU GET THAT BOOK.
The perfect weather.
I am a big mood reader. And honestly, depending on the weather the day I’m starting a new book will influence what I end up choosing! Some days call for a long fantasy read, others call for a short rom-com.
What makes you pick up a book? Were any of these on your list? Let’s talk in the comments!
Hype, diverse representation (especially own voices, morally grey characters (bonus points of they’re skilled at combat) and fictional school settings are some of the things that make me pick up a book !
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These are great reasons!! And things I consider too. 😊
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FOMO, covers and bookstagram definitely get me too! It all comes down to a good blurb/synopsis most of the time though… Really nice list 🙂
My TTT: https://www.hungry-bookworm.com/2019/04/02/top-ten-tuesday-things-that-make-me-pick-up-a-book/
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Thank you!! 😊
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I love that you check the Goodreads rating! I’m totally guilty of this. If it’s 3.5 or below for me, I always read the reviews to see why people are rating it so low and whether their gripes are things that will bother me or not.
FOMO is so real, it hurts. I’ve picked up so many books due to that, and half the time, I’m actually disappointed. I’ve found that a lot of overly hyped books just don’t work out for me.
Here’s my TTT post.
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Yes!! Totally agree with all of this. And I have the same issues 🙈
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I’m a big mood reader, too. That’s a good thing to include on this week’s list.
My post: http://www.lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-things-that-make-me-pick-up-a-book/
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Cover is definately a thing for me. I often pick my books based on feel – I can’t explain it and I know it’s weird. Goodreads rating wouldn’t make my decision.
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