I select fiction by first looking for new work from authors I like. That failing, I browse SF/F and mystery sections for interesting characters. I give an author about three pages to hook me on the protagonist, unless it's someone whose work I know.
I have picked up an author based on the recommendation of a stranger or bookseller - that will get me to read the first ten pages in the store. If I'm hooked, I'll usually get the author's entire book list eventually.
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Date: 2006-01-29 07:34 pm (UTC)I have picked up an author based on the recommendation of a stranger or bookseller - that will get me to read the first ten pages in the store. If I'm hooked, I'll usually get the author's entire book list eventually.