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Title- A book's title is like a flashy neon sign saying, “Hey, look at me!” It sparks curiosity and gives a little wink at the story inside, helping readers decide if they want to pick it up or toss it aside like last week's leftovers. The title is key for grabbing attention and showing its essence. It is curious and hints at the story, helping readers decide to pick it up. In a sea of titles, a catchy one can make it stand out!

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Author-  Let’s face it, an author can be the fairy godparent of book sales. Readers usually pick books based on their past relationships with authors, you know, like that one friend who always shows up with snacks.We all have that one author whose new releases we pre-order or buy immediately.(For me, anything by Jennifer Hartman and Rebecca Yarros is an automatic “take my money!”)Knowing an author's writing style (think Stephen King), genre, or reputation can all play a significant role in a reader's decision to make a purchase

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Book Description-  A book description is like a movie for your imagination! It gives readers a sneak peek into the genre, themes, and characters—kind of like a teaser that makes you go, “Ooh, I want to more!” Personally, I like my descriptions short and sweet, like a good snack—who wants to read a novel about a novel? It’s super helpful for anyone on the hunt for their next adventure! 

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Book Review/Word of Mouth- Finding a book is like dating; it usually comes down to awesome reviews and what other readers are saying. (Hello, BookTok and Goodread!) A shiny star review can tip the scales on whether to dive in or run away screaming. (So be nice when you review; see my page on opinions and book reviews!) The book world is like a treasure hunt, so tap into the reader community—those shared stories might just lead you to your next obsession.

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Length of Book- The length of a book can be a dealbreaker, like a partner who doesn’t like to read. (JK) Many readers shy away from long books because, let’s be real, who has that kind of time? Shorter books can be more appealing for readers with limited time or looking for a quicker read. I have ADHD, and when I see a book that could double as a doorstop (looking at you, Magnolia Parks), I start to panic. Plus, lugging around a hefty tome is a workout for my poor hands! 

 

Price- Ah, the price of a book—this is where things get tricky. It all depends on the reader’s perception of value, budget, and how badly they want to avoid the library fines. Paying full price for a book may or may not influence someone to buy. For others, particularly those with limited budgets, spending full price may not be feasible, or you may just want to wait until the price drops. (Check out my page on "where to find books"—because who doesn’t love a good bargain?) 

 

​Okay, I know we’ve discussed not judging a book its cover, but let’s be honest, of us are totally guilty of it. 

 

Book Cover- A book cover is the first thing a potential reader seesand creates the first impression of a book The book cover gallery in this post showcases the books that caught my eye in 2023 with their unique and beautiful graphics and eye-popping colors—because who doesn’t love a little visual?A book cover is the first thing a potential reader sees .

 

 

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 Here is an example of an author releasing a series with alternate book covers.

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