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Originally Posted by intecel
This may be a bit off topic. I'm curious... How do you find a good *newer* book if you just walk into the bookstore without a clue?
<-- clueless
Basically, I know nothing about the great authors of now, not sure if I'd like anyone's writing style. Is the best bet to ask the opinion of someone working in the book store? Are there popular book forums to see what people are enjoying?
I'd like to read more books, but can never find anything interesting just by looking at the name, author and cover pictures.
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I go into my local bookstore (I have two I choose between, both locally owned, one sells a mix of used/new books, the other only new) and look around. I look at the staff recommendations, at what's out on display, and read the backs of books.
I also go into the library and check out stuff from the new books shelf that looks good.