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i believe the best way to buy books, is to buy by needs.

what problem does the book intend to solve for you or what knowledge are you seeking to acquire at that specific time in your life. if you buy by needs, you will sure have the motivation to read and digest the book's content because every word is a piece of the solution you are looking for.

However for those that are buying because they just love reading, their favorite genre should be used as the buying criteria.

Personally I go for genre, then weather I've heard good things about it, then maybe read the blurb on the back. And if I still cant decide then which has better art work hahah. There are a number of criteria that you look for when buying a book, the main one though is if the story interests you!

Ok, so I have a very specific criteria to choose Books to read. I usually don't read much except when I am travelling long Distances. 


I First check the Name of the Book and it's author. The Title is a key factor for me, then I go in and have a brief look inside the Book and look for specific characters. The more the uncommon names I find the more I am interested in it. Lastly there is the price tag. Hehe Price is also important my Friend.