tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post1995815355817491069..comments2024-03-22T07:29:41.391+00:00Comments on Jayne Ferst: Shiny New BooksJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-1799968959372371912010-08-24T10:40:36.166+01:002010-08-24T10:40:36.166+01:00I'm very happy that you're looking forward...I'm very happy that you're looking forward to my book , Before I Go to Sleep. I think you're the first reader to have posted about it, so if you send me an email at beforeigotosleep (at) gmail (dot) com I'll try to make sure you get a copy when it comes out.<br /><br />StevenS J Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346448461669119485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-41885197564674285012010-08-11T07:45:40.071+01:002010-08-11T07:45:40.071+01:00I love reading posts by bloggers who can't hel...I love reading posts by bloggers who can't help buying books. Then I know I'm not alone. I also admit to selecting books because I fall in love with the cover art.<br /><br /><a href="http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Patricia</a>Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-13097270076953768252010-08-09T01:30:40.739+01:002010-08-09T01:30:40.739+01:00I bet you get a lot read that way. I usually go on...I bet you get a lot read that way. I usually go on Barnes & Noble's website, look at books in a genre I like, and read all the reviews. Or, I go by suggestions of people I know...a very thorough method you have. I like that you are supportive of new authors!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-89813857580769609502010-08-08T12:13:52.810+01:002010-08-08T12:13:52.810+01:00I'm random, I just buy a book that appeals on ...I'm random, I just buy a book that appeals on the day.<br />New books are too expensive down this way for me to buy many.:-(Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-4843163407570750152010-08-06T18:23:39.129+01:002010-08-06T18:23:39.129+01:00I love your book-buying methods. I don't have ...I love your book-buying methods. I don't have one. Sigh. I simply go in and browse. Or go in and grab the books on my list if I'm in a huge hurry. I try to mix up new authors with my favorites, too.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-25203386012282430282010-08-06T17:58:08.503+01:002010-08-06T17:58:08.503+01:00You have a great method! I don't have a method...You have a great method! I don't have a method. I just buy books that catch my eye. I like the method of buying three debut books from new authors. I'm going to start doing that! Thanks for sharing the methods to your book-buying madness!!! (Next to writing that's the best kind of madness there is!)Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-60911735549502452422010-08-06T15:55:30.395+01:002010-08-06T15:55:30.395+01:00I LOVE books. Fortunately (since money is a big i...I LOVE books. Fortunately (since money is a big issue) my loved ones know, so I get them for gifts fairly often. I also live in a strange community--people read their books and then put them out with 'free' signs, and I walk by and take my pick (even the library does it)--it limits my choices, but this is possibly good, as there are SO MANY choices. It means when I actually BUY, it is typically from someone I 'know' from this online community. (when I'm not poor anymore, I will buy more)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-52951310924413385132010-08-06T13:41:46.826+01:002010-08-06T13:41:46.826+01:00Well, I'm a manager at a bookstore, so I want ...Well, I'm a manager at a bookstore, so I want to give you a heartfelt thank you for supporting the bookselling industry! Small bookstores, large chain stores, online stores...just keep buying books!<br /><br />I loved 'Under the Dome'. It sort of took me back to old-school, pre-accident Stephen King. He kind of got away from that kind of writing, the writing that made him famous. <br /><br />Also, 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'. I read that book on a plane trip a few years ago, couldn't put it down. I always recommend it to customers. Very interesting point of view.Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-60249898696364579372010-08-05T22:29:16.053+01:002010-08-05T22:29:16.053+01:00Wow!! What methodical methods!!! So organised and ...Wow!! What methodical methods!!! So organised and well thought out. Well done you!! It's an incredible way of buying books - it's so focused!!! <br /><br />I tend to do things on the spur of the moment and if a cover catches my eye in a Waterstones display, I'm inside! Then I browse and something else will catch my eye...<br /><br />Oh I love the remainders section of Waterstones!! <br /><br />Good luck with your competition!! Yay!<br /><br />take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-24861980934595918272010-08-05T21:20:06.633+01:002010-08-05T21:20:06.633+01:00I bulk buy books a couple of times a year, and jus...I bulk buy books a couple of times a year, and just like you, I mix it up. I try and buy a debut, a classic, and a recommendation from a friend. Then I buy a pretty cover!<br /><br />New books = love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-38574081229265315472010-08-05T20:03:18.182+01:002010-08-05T20:03:18.182+01:00Sounds like a great method! You are much more orga...Sounds like a great method! You are much more organized than I am in your book search!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-65141633100342466662010-08-05T19:04:35.594+01:002010-08-05T19:04:35.594+01:00Oh, beautiful new books. I love this post!
Have ...Oh, beautiful new books. I love this post!<br /><br />Have you ever tried buying them solely on cover artwork? I went through a phase of deciding that I didn't even want a vague idea of what the book was about (from the back cover), so just bought books on the title and the cover. I'm reading a beautiful book at the moment called The Hare with the Amber Eyes selected using just this method.<br /><br />I like the idea of picking them because they start with the same letter though! Might just do that next time :-)AlphaChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498178040812009487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-79732629016739852862010-08-05T18:22:53.892+01:002010-08-05T18:22:53.892+01:00You've made me realise how long it is since I ...You've made me realise how long it is since I went into a book store, had a good browse and then bought a book! I used to do this every week when I worked in London but have somehow got out of the habit. I am going to make time to do this next week!Happy Frog and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679066739313347920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-67518102402249785932010-08-05T17:55:22.004+01:002010-08-05T17:55:22.004+01:00i really like this method!
i've never really...i really like this method! <br />i've never really thought about why i purchase a book. sometimes it because i've heard a review or i simply adore the display stand in the store. or sometimes i buy a book just for a comp for my own manuscripts.Amie Borsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303337229388844182noreply@blogger.com