Asked by
Debra in Ohio
2/24/2020
When selecting a good book, which is more important to you?
88%
The subject
WINNER
88%
10
12%
The author
12%
4
88%
The subject
88%
12%
The author
12%
4
Comments
Nimsaj Dnul
Another tough one where I’m a little bit on the fence. I do tend toward a certain genre and will look for favorite authors, but not all are consistently good.
Reply
Anne Howley
I have a number of "favorite" authors that I follow. I often use them as "starting points." (ie- if you like Dorothy Gillman, you will probably like Janet Evonivitch) I now follow ~100 or so.
Reply
Ingrid Halvorsen
Certain authors are known quality. If I have enjoyed prior books by that author I am likely to enjoy others.
Reply
Shouldn't matter who wrote it. I have liked one of an author's books but the other ones usually disappoint
ReplyAlways finding new authors.
ReplyAuthors can write about many things, some are not really interesting to me.
ReplyI do have my favorite authors, but it's always the subject that makes me want to read/listen to the book.
ReplyWhat does the subject of life mean to you? Do you want to know more about someone you know or so me random ranting about different items? You would choose something that brings pleasure. The subject.
ReplyI prefer a subject over author because a few authors I know don't write the same subject their whole career.
ReplyI've discovered many good authors reading an unfamiliar one.
ReplyI've enjoyed many books by unfamiliar authors. OTOH, there are many well known authors whose books I wouldn't touch.
ReplyI enjoy romance novels especially from Debbie Macomber.
Reply