The last 2 days the weather has been like spring. So nice weather, to me, means going book hunting. Nice thing about book hunting you don’t need a gun. I will admit that I have enjoyed other forms of hunting but book hunting is still my favourite.
After hours looking at different books from hardwood flooring to a humming birds life I choose one of the stupidest reasons for buying a book. I liked the dust jacket so I bought it. Like most readers on the hunt, you’re tired and bag what ever fancies your eye. The story does sound interesting but it is a sequel and I have never read the first one. The artwork on the dust jacket is great and it does meet the “cool dude” theory I have. So once again I got stupid while book hunting. It happens more times than I will ever admit. Guess I should tell you the title. “Defender” by C.J. Cherryh.
There is once saving grace I have in buying this book. Well, it is an excuse I use often. One of the best books I have ever read I bought for the “Cool Dude” on the cover.
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Now, you have me wondering what the successful book with the ‘cool dude’ on the cover was.
Also, I agree that the alien on the cover of “Defender” is very cool.
If you are looking at C.J. Cherryh, try ‘Pride of Chanur’, or ‘Downbelow Station’, or ‘Merchanters Luck’. These are all favorites of mine.
The Book is “Tactics of Mistakes”
Odd Reasons for buying books:
1.Because I liked the smell of it.
2.Because it had head and tail bands.
3.Because it had an odd title like ” Ways to avoid big ships” or “Blott”
4.Because I was in a hurry to catch a train and had nothing to read.
Another odd reason for buying a book:
The publisher’s logo was excellent.
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