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| noticed, it is easier said than done. Once | | | | instead of just Texas holdem. Such a search |
| you go online to one of the many online | | | | will result in only a few book options. |
| bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes and | | | | First, look up reviews and views on it and |
| Ruble and can type in a phrase you get a | | | | then look at its size and focus of interest. |
| long list (if you are lucky) of potential | | | | |
| books. | | | | 3) Check the Experience of the Author. |
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| What do you do then? How do you know which | | | | Buying a book is just like buying a car. |
| book suits you? And if you even could figure | | | | Would you be willing to pay more for a |
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| anything? Many of the authors are pros, but, | | | | editor. If the author is unknown, tread very |
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| | | | exact field of the subject of the book. |
| 1) Reviews and Opinions Matter. | | | | |
| | | | 4) Check the Printing History of the Author. |
| One of the most interesting methods of | | | | |
| screening authors and books is by reading | | | | After checking the authors personal biography |
| what other readers have to say about those | | | | and his scope of knowledge as pertains to the |
| literary objects. Look up one of the many | | | | issue in question, you should, then, check |
| forums online that focus on books and either | | | | his style of writing. You will not want to |
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| book at different online bookstores such as | | | | reading parts of their work. Read articles or |
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| such as The Literary Guild and Pickabook. | | | | this to get an idea of whether they can write |
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| doing this is that for every book you can | | | | easy to understand language. |
| read reviews from different sites. Do this | | | | |
| and you are reducing the chances of reading | | | | 5) The Price Factor. |
| only promotional material. It goes without | | | | |
| saying that opt for those books that receive | | | | When looking at books, the first thing (or |
| good reviews. Generally, a book will receive | | | | the second) we tend to look at is the price. |
| some bad reviews, but look at the majority | | | | Yes, you should know whether you can afford |
| viewpoint. Note that if the book you wish to | | | | to buy it or not, but do not make you |
| buy is new, you will not find reviews. In | | | | decision based on whether a book is cheap or |
| such a case, you will just have to take a | | | | expensive. First, check whether the book is |
| risk. | | | | what you are looking for. Then, decided |
| | | | whether you can afford it and not vice versa. |
| 2) Be Specific. | | | | Likewise, do not just buy a book because its |
| | | | on sale. Remember that if a book is on sale |
| One of the methods of searching for a book | | | | it means that no one is buying it! |