How much does a book title influence you when you are considering buying it?

[Jules]

A couple of months ago there was an author on FB who was giving away his book. He explained that selling via Amazon he was paid barely anything.

I did download the book but being cowardly, I never opened it. I always fear there might be a virus. A couple of weeks later he was selling his whole series for $10, if I recall correctly. It did seem like a novel way to market his books.

As for the original question, when strolling through the library it’s the cover/spine that catch my attention. A few words on the front maybe, not so much the title.

 

[Pinky]

The title makes an impression on me, firstly .. then I look into what it's about and if the intro grabs me, I'll read it.

Just got "Lipstick Jihad", "The Leavers", "Too Much and Never Enough", and "The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity , and My Fight Against the Islamic State".

 

[jerry old]

A peculiar title is "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
a first publication by an elderly author
A coming of age novel--girl raises herself in a swamp, then it turns into Grit Lit.
Published in 2017, has sold well over a million copies.

 

[Phoenix]

A peculiar title is "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
a first publication by an elderly author
A coming of age novel--girl raises herself in a swamp, then it turns into Grit Lit.
Published in 2017, has sold well over a million copies.

The title is just to attract attention.

 

[Autumn]

I buy a lot of audiobooks...I generally shop by author, or by genre. Right now, for example, I'm obsessed with British police procedurals/mysteries . When looking for a new series, I often search for "authors similar to ______________".

In many cases, it seems like titles have very little to do with content.

 

[jerry old]

ghostie post

 

[Chet]

In general, an attention getting title, and a subtitle with more detail.

 

[StarSong]

The title makes an impression on me, firstly .. then I look into what it's about and if the intro grabs me, I'll read it.

Just got "Lipstick Jihad", "The Leavers", "Too Much and Never Enough", and "The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity , and My Fight Against the Islamic State".

What did you think about these books, Pinky?

 

[drifter]

More than it should.

 

[jerry old]

Finally got around to reading 'Where the Crawdads Sing.'
Feel somewhat cheated, 350 pages all centered on a mystery- Then A Conclusion of One Page.'
I feel cheated.
The books readable, but am unsure why it has sold over 6 million copies.
Seemed like a regional literature effort to me....

 

[Damaged Goods]

I need to read a little of the plot even just a synopsis. Same with a movie DVD before I buy it.

 

[DaveA]

As Gary O stated, I'm also apt to be swayed by the author. The title and/or cover jacket mean little IMHO.

I buy NO fiction, only non-fiction, and little of that. I use the library and still read hard cover books. I've tried the various electronic forms of reading but always drift back to paper. Fortunately, at my age, my eyes are still operating sufficiently well to allow me to read.

 

[Pinky]

Pinky said:


The title makes an impression on me, firstly .. then I look into what it's about and if the intro grabs me, I'll read it.

Just got "Lipstick Jihad", "The Leavers", "Too Much and Never Enough", and "The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity , and My Fight Against the Islamic State".

What did you think about these books, Pinky?

Sorry @StarSong .. hadn't seen your question earlier.
All the books were eye-opening for me.
I'm now reading Japanese Cdn. and Chinese Cdn. authors .. particularly books that take place in the 60's, in cities I grew up in. Many of my close friends during that time were Chinese Canadian, a few Japanese Cdn. kids, and Caucasian kids. We had lots of good times together.