A Particle of Boredom

Everybody loves reading isn’t it? So this tips you might want to know and practices when you want to but a good book. This tips for me maybe “ Cakap tak Serupa Bikin” because I’m always ‘hentam keromo’ when buying books. 

Sometimes, browsing the library or a popular bookstore, you come across several interesting titles that might be worth a second look. Picking up the closest one, you scan it quickly, trying to decide if it’s worth getting.How do you know if your time will be well spent or if you’ll give up halfway through? That’s dilemma faced by avid readers who value the quality time spent poring over a book. Herewith some tips I got from NST few weeks ago. So, read on..

1) Surf the Web.
Subscribe to publishers’ newsletters or on-line book lists. Many enzines offer paid or unpaid subscriptions and publish latest titles or book deals for their readership. Some arrive five days a week, others post monthly. You can also do a Web search to find sites where new or old book titles are posted and reviewed. Evaluators’ credentials may be listed too, so you’ll have an idea of who is providing the review and whether you are apt to find the commentary meaningful. 

2) Read publishers’ or writers’ magazines.
Many advertise prominent new titles or offer reviews of books in print, and you may be able to find titles categorized by genre or author. 

3) Keep tabs on your favourite authors.
Many post Web sites list previous, current, and upcoming titles, along with book excerpts or sample chapters. Some even discuss their reasons for writing the book or how they developed some of their characters. Visitors can get a feel for the new work to decide if it’s something they want to read. 

4) Join or visit a specific genre organization.
National or international group hold conferences, maintain Websites, and publish enzines with the latest information on specific genres and authors. Science fiction, romance novels, and other types of writing enjoy huge number of followers who stay in touch via the organization. Cruise by a favourite genre type for information about upcoming selections. 

5) Study a book’s front and back covers.
The front typically offers a visible lure with titillating graphic, compelling statistics, or an editor’s blurb that will prompt readers to start reading. On the back you may find author information, reviewers’ excerpts, and brief summary of the book’s contents. Sometimes sales information is included. 

6) Check the table of contents or inside covers.
A table of contents may list chapter names unless chapters are only numbered, which may be. The book may be divided further into larger sections that are named to give readers a better idea of the themes developed throughout the book. If the book is a hardback with appear cover, the inside cover pages may include authorial detail or plot summary.Don’t waste your time and money in making random selection of reading materials unless you like surprise. Spend a few minutes browsing sites, links, and covers to find one that will be worth it.

Geek-kO says : I’m yet to finish my latest two books ie. Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Alboom and The Greatness Guide by Robin S Sharma.