Top Ten Words That Instantly Make Me Buy or Pick Up a Book
If a book has any of these words on (A) the cover, (B) in the summary or (C) in the author blurbs, I'm pretty much guaranteed to pick it up and start reading to see if I'll like it:
Sassy! I use this word ALL the time when describing characters. I do love characters who portray that type of attitude. All of these other words - fantasy, magical, secrets, murder - make me want to read any book with them in it! :)
Such a fun list! Magical is a total turn on for me, whether it means actual magic or just a magical feel! And Heartbreaking is similar to one on my list: tragedy. I just can't get enough of sad and tragic books. They're some of my favorites!!
Great list! Here's mine: http://yearningtoread.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-tuesday-wordstopics-that.html
Agreed! Whether it's magic or just a magical feel, both make a book so much more fascinating. And agreed about heartbreaking/tragic books. Any book that can successfully convey those emotions tend to be very well written and easy to count as a favorite.
Yes, we definitely have similar interests in books because I would definitely pick up books featuring these key words! Of course I love fantasies and magic. But I also really love secrets and murder mysteries. And if you can combine them both - then that's ideal!
Heck yes to "sassy," Lea! I can't imagine reading a book where the character lacks a certain degree of sass!
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Sass is a very important factor when it comes to characters ;)
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Sassy! I use this word ALL the time when describing characters. I do love characters who portray that type of attitude. All of these other words - fantasy, magical, secrets, murder - make me want to read any book with them in it! :)
ReplyDeleteSassy characters are so much fun, aren't they? It's hard not to love them :)
DeleteSo with you on murder, mystery, and magical. I do love sassy characters too.
ReplyDeleteMurder, mystery, magic, and a sassy character - you can't go wrong! ;)
DeleteDefinitely magical. Great list!
ReplyDeleteMagical books are always fabulous :)
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Mystery and adventure are on my list too! :) My TTT list: http://aliceinreaderland.com/2013/04/29/topicsword/
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Yay for mystery and adventure!
DeleteThanks for dropping by! I'll visit your list soon :)
Such a fun list! Magical is a total turn on for me, whether it means actual magic or just a magical feel! And Heartbreaking is similar to one on my list: tragedy. I just can't get enough of sad and tragic books. They're some of my favorites!!
ReplyDeleteGreat list!
Here's mine: http://yearningtoread.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-tuesday-wordstopics-that.html
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Agreed! Whether it's magic or just a magical feel, both make a book so much more fascinating. And agreed about heartbreaking/tragic books. Any book that can successfully convey those emotions tend to be very well written and easy to count as a favorite.
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Betrayal is a good one. Sassy is important too! Great list!
ReplyDeleteI always find betrayal intriguing in books (not in real life though, because then it is just depressing). Sassy is a very important factor! ;)
DeleteSassy!! I like the way you think, lol.
ReplyDeleteHere is my TTT
Thank you! :D
DeleteThose are some great words!! Sassy, intriguing and betrayal are fantastic words. :) Happy Reading!
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I'm quite fond of those words - they always manage to capture my interest :)
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I especially like Magic and fantasy! :D
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Magic and fantasy are always fabulous :)
DeleteFANTASY, MAGIC, MYSTERY -- all excellent words.
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you! I'm pretty much obsessed with all three when it comes to books ;)
DeleteLOVE adventure Murder and Mystery!! Great picks!!
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It's hard to pass up a book with murder and a mystery - those one's are always fun to try to solve!
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Nice list! Straight to the point. :)
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DeleteSassy FTW! =D And I can totally replace my list with your and still be a happy person. Oh yes.
ReplyDeleteSassy seems to be very popular! It's hard not to love a sassy character :D
DeleteYes, we definitely have similar interests in books because I would definitely pick up books featuring these key words! Of course I love fantasies and magic. But I also really love secrets and murder mysteries. And if you can combine them both - then that's ideal!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Those combined are definitely ideal :D
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