How to find a good book

Introduction

Finding a good book is sometimes not as easy as it sounds - especially as you should not judge a book by its cover. So how can we find a good book?

Things You'll Need

• Passion for reading

Steps

1 Step One

Go to your local book shop - people working at small book shops usually have a better knowledge of books. Talk to the staff and check if they have a "recommended" list.

2 Step Two

Have you seen a movie that you liked recently. Find out if the story is based on a book. The book is always better.

3 Step Three

If you find an author that you enjoy reading, find his/her previous books.

4 Step Four

Keep an eye on the Man Booker Prize. This is a prize offered to writers from Commonwealth Countries (long live the queen). First they release a long list (2006 long list had 19 books) and then a short list of 6 books. The 2006 winner is "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. You can subscribe to email alerts on the website www.themanbookerprize.com

5 Step Five

Try to find local authors or local stories. You will be able to relate to them.

6 Step Six

Read book reviews. In the US the Sunday edition of New York Times has a Review section. So do The Guardian in the UK and The Age in Australia.

Overall Tips & Warnings

• Join your local book club and library
• Donate your books to your local library