Three Reasons I'll Buy A Book - TheIslandReader.com

Despite popular belief, I don’t buy books just for the sake of spending money. Sure, I buy a ton of books but there are always valid reasons as to why I make that purchase. I’m actually quite picky about what I spend my money on and that includes my beloved books. There’s a mental process I go through before I click buy on my favorite website or take a book to the cashier at my local bookstore.

Here are three main reasons why I’ll buy a book:

I love the author

Cheryl Strayed, Eric Jerome Dickey, Elizabeth Gilbert, Brenda Jackson, Rochelle Alers, Altonya Washington; these are some of the authors that will get my coins every time. I’m familiar with their work, I trust their writing and I love the majority, if not all, of their books. It may take me a while to completely warm up to an author but once I do, you’re in my good graces forever.

It’s a romance written by an author of color

This is an automatic buy for me. Romance is by far my favorite genre and if the author is one of color, I don’t hesitate to purchase. I read many different subgenres of romance novels, and nothing makes me happier than reading love stories that feature characters who look like me.

It’s a bargain

Look, I’m shallow and I’ll admit that. If a plot synopsis sounds good and it’s a 0.99 or 2.99 Ebook you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll try it out. I may return it if I’m underwhelmed but a great synopsis can lure me in every time. Also, there are certain classics that I need to replenish in my library. I don’t always want to re-buy the book at it’s normal price of $10 or $20 if I’ve read it before and simply want to replace it. This is why I loved used books so much. If I can buy The Secret Life of Bees for $3.00 then I am absolutely going to do it.

Those are three main reasons why I’ll buy a book, what are yours? Do you rely heavily on recommendations, does it have to be from an author that you trust? Let me know in the comments below!

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Natalya is an Account Manager by day and an editor and author's assistant to passionate creatives by night. When she is not adding to her enormous book collection or stationery supply, she is catching up on her favorite television shows.

Natalya is the author of All The Things I Never Said, a soul-stirring collection of short stories, prose and love letters for the soulful wanderers, the brokenhearted and the hopeless romantics.

You can follow her rantings and occasional sparks of brilliance on Twitter @NatalyaMuncuff.