What's your no. 1 reason for buying/reading a book?

hi trionyxx, This one's a very interesting topic, i could say out of the box topic. Basically, i dont have a standard in buying a book. i seldom buy but most of the time borrow good-to-read books from friends then return it afterwards. But come to think of it, it would be good to read books that are recommended by reliable sources like your true bookworm friends because they recommend out of experience and not for the money.

I love books! I used to buy books by impulse, like if the title catches my fancy or if one of my favorite authors releases a new one. Now, because book prices have more than doubled, I think and re-think before I buy one. If I cannot sleep without owning that much-coveted book, then I buy it before regret sets in, hehe.

well always love reading and i buybooks not because of the author but mainly because of the story and how much it can entertain me. i usually read the some part of the book or the short summary at the back just to see what im going to expect with the book. i dont really buy books that was recommended by a friend for me i like when im the one who really see the beauty of the book.

i read the synopsis i also read alot of series i'm into fantasy like terry goodkind jrr tolkien terry brooks..i also love stephen king and dean koontz..i've loved reading since i was very little..i also read books that are given to me by family and friends i've enjoyed nora roberts that way..

I think the biggest turn on for me is if the title pulls me in. I have looked at and sometimes read books just from the title. A good title rocks for me. Once I try the book out I will see if I want to read it, buy it or get rid of it completly. So the number one reason is defently the title. Its gotta be fun and pull me in!

I almost always buy a book by judging it by its cover.

I tend to stick to authors I am familiar with. I have found that is not necessarily a good thing. One of the libraries in our area has a Writer in Residence every year where you can submit writing to be critiqued by that author as well as attend seminars. When I did this last year I decided I should read this author's book before I meet him. I enjoyed the book and realized that I should not block myself in with particular authors. There are authors out there worth reading and exploring.

I usually read books by my favorite authors. That way there is a very good chance that I will enjoy the book. Once in a while I'll read a book that someone has recommended, but more often than not I will not enjoy the book. Different people have different likes and dislikes. There is nothing worse than trying to suffer through a book that doesn't hold your interest.

The main reason for reading a book is interesting subject no matter who is the author. I love to read spiritual, militry, known/unknown facts & Tips and tricks.

Normally, I buy books based on the synopsis found at the back, or if it's recommended by a trusted friend and I hear about it constantly in different publications. I'm more influenced by the former two factors though rather than reviews which I don't really allow myself to be influenced into that often. Most probably because if there's too much hype surrounding certain books, I tend to get disappointed most of the time. Sometimes I do give in though, if the plot interests me or if it's an esteemed author.

The way that I usually find a book that I want is going to a borders or barnes and nobles and sitting with the first part of the book and seeing if I like the writing style. I am usually looking for a specific type of story and I will spend time looking for the one that I really want. I find that this is the best way for me to find new authors that I might like to read in the future. I don't often just go for best sellers or critcs reviews, but I will often pick up the books of my favorite author only because I am almost guaranteed to get what I want, and I also take recommendations from friends.

We have the same reasons for buying a book! But when I finished all the books of my favorite authors, the tradegy starts! I can stay an hour or two in a bookshop confused over a hundred other books and still havent found which one is worth to try.

I always get the same authors. I don't think of it as in a rut, I just find my favorits tried and true. But I am open to new ones

Most of the time because of the author but it depends on the story itself. Usually i read the review before i buy one.I prefer books within my interest ,horror or thriller or fantasy and motivational/self-help books.

i dont like readin book so buyin book is was beyond mah imagination...

I read books for many reasons but the main one is the Author.....I love Stephen King,Wes Craven,John Carpenter,VC Andrews and I can go on and on.....I read because someone recommends it or the back write up sounds good.....I just like to read,anything

I buy and read a book if I like the author and have read books by him/her before. I also buy books that are highly recommended and have good book reviews.

if u are a teenager...maybe u don't have.."reasons" to read books :)) but when u get older u see what mistake u made and try to fix it by reading more and more but i think is too late. i think to read 2-3 pages a day is very good...and those without a reason ;)

like everyone else, i usually buy a book because i trust the author to please me. sometimes, i follow the advice of friends because we have similar tastes. mostly though i like inspirational and funny books because they really lighten my mood

My no.1 reason for buying/reading a book is my frame of mind. Even if a book is recommended by a friend, my frame of mind always dictates.