| So many books are published each week that is | | | | towards another book. Although if you love science |
| often hard to decide which books to read. If you are | | | | fiction as I do, you will find that, most science fiction |
| like me, I read about 500 books a year (yes I said | | | | fans do not trade in their science fiction books. |
| 500). You may already have a number of authors | | | | If you can find a small bookstore, perhaps one that is |
| that you follow and they may or may not put out | | | | locally owned, you can also take advantage of their |
| enough material for you to keep up with. I follow | | | | recommendations for other authors. You can tell |
| about 43 authors and they cannot keep up with me. | | | | them some of the authors that you like to read and |
| The artwork on a book is designed to catch your | | | | they will recommend others that are similar to those |
| attention. If the artwork gets you to pick up the | | | | you are reading. I don't often pay attention to the |
| book, the chances of you reading the synopsis go | | | | reviews on the books themselves, because I know |
| way up. If it sounds good, you may decide to | | | | the book company isn't going to put something on |
| purchase the book. If you do, the book people have | | | | the book that isn't favorable to it. Usually, the people |
| completed their task successfully. However, you | | | | reviewing the book are people I have never heard |
| should consider books that don't always have | | | | off. |
| artwork that catches your attention. Picking up a | | | | So, if you want to find great science fiction (or any |
| book at random can prove to be a great way to | | | | kind) books, consider trying out random books that |
| discover a new author and a great literary piece of | | | | you find on the shelves. Read the synopsis, some of |
| work. Many times, I have randomly selected a book, | | | | these will reveal a book that you know you won't |
| read the description, and then made a purchase. | | | | have an interest in. Take a chance and you will be |
| If you are looking to save money (and who isn't), | | | | surprised how many great books you can find this |
| but still enjoy great books, consider the used | | | | way. Of the authors that I follow, about half of them |
| bookstore. Used books are great for people who | | | | I discovered in this matter. |
| love to read or are looking for something new that | | | | Great science fiction is only a few fingers away from |
| won't cost them a lot of money. When you finish the | | | | you! Reach out and find something great to read! |
| book, you can trade it back in and get some credit | | | | |