I’m interested to hear what the majority of readers have to say. Do you read blurbs (the quotes from other authors either on the front or back cover plugging the book) or do you ignore them?
Personally, I never paid attention to blurbs. But then I interned at a publishing company and blurb acquisition was such a big deal that I found myself starting to noticing blurbs more on the books I was reading. But still, most of the time, I don’t really care what other authors have to say and I just start reading.
Interested to hear your thoughts!
Sure, but what really sells me is the synopsis and (I have to admit) how much the title draws me
Fuck no
Nah because I feel like they’re probably bought.
Blurbs are always positive and the author and/or publisher usually chooses who they are so no I don’t put any weight into blurbs. I read reviews from actual everyday readers who have nothing to gain or lose.