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A Book A Month

2/21/2014

 
A few years ago—back when I first realized that one day I would need to write a query letter—an agent (whose name I don’t remember) said something (in an article I can’t find) that really stuck with me.

(Yeah, I pretty much suck at this blogging thing.)

One query in particular made the agent question whether the writer had ever actually read a book. She went on to say that she wished it was a requirement for querying writers, not only to read in their genre, but also to purchase a book every once and a while.

Writers should support the industry they wish to become a part of.

Light bulb!

I was already doing the reading part but not so much the purchasing. So that day, I decided to commit to buying at least one book a month.

This month I bought two. And because recently, I’ve become curious about book marketing—and because I was inspired by this post on /r/YAwriter’s—I’d like to tell you why I bought them.

BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I’d love to know what your last book purchase was and why you bought it. 

My February purchases are:

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THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Katia Millay

I read about this one on Goodreads last year, purchased the e-version and read it twice. Last fall, it came out in paperback (Here’s the story of the novel’s journey from self-pub to traditional-pub) and I’ve been dying to read the print copy! 



I five-star love this book.


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THE GIRL WHO COULD SILENCE THE WIND by Meg Medina

Meg Medina is a local author. I’ve been interested in this book for a while because it has elements of magical realism (which I LOVE). Last year, I attended a SCBWI event with Ms. Medina, where I bought and she signed: YAQUI DELGADO WANTS TO KICK YOUR ASS (an awesome book with a growing list of awards). Now I’m even more anxious to read this one.   



What inspired your latest book purchase—was it recommended by a friend or book reviewer? Was it a must-have sequel or a book by one of your favorite authors? Did you fall for yet another pretty cover?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Elle

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