Great post. I never read a book before I see a movie. I've inevitably been disappointed when I have. If the movie sounds like an interesting premise and there has been a lot of buzz about the book I will usually go see it and then make a decision.
Excellent post and advice. As a committed blogger and reader who enjoys writing reviews for books I enjoy. I can attest to the fact that the Amazon community is an effective way of generating interest with readers of specific genres.
Once a reader/blogger is contacted, by an author and reads their book and hopefully enjoys it. The buz generated is very effective.
I have to preface this by saying, it does take time to build a blog audience but once you do, and your blog is "followed" it is an excellent way to generate interest in a favorite book. I also post my reviews on the Amazon sites, and Chapters here in Canada in an attempt to help authors promote their books within that community.
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