Thursday, February 5, 2009

Booking Through Thursday

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Today's question:

Have you ever been put off an author’s books after reading a biography of them? Or the reverse - a biography has made you love an author more?

My answer:

I can't remember ever reading anything about an author that either made me want to read their books or not read them. However, if I have an author I love to read, I will certainly check out more information about the author such as what else they've written, what other genres, etc. etc. The personal stuff I don't really care about. I'm more interested in the type of work they write and base what I read on that. Although, I guess, if I read something really awful about an author I wouldn't want to support them by buying their book. That hasn't happened to me yet, though.


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8 comments:

  1. gautami tripathyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Lately I have visited contemporary author's websites. A few have interested me but I go there only after reading their books. Not before.

    Here is my BTT post!

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  2. DotFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I like to get a bit more information on the authors that I like as well. Like you though I am not that intersted in the personal stuff though unless they make a point of saying that it has directly affected their writing. Happy BTT!GR

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  3. SmilingSallyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Yes, you and I agree. It the book we're interested in, not the person writing it. Happy Booking Through Thursday!

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  4. jlshallFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I feel pretty much the same - I don't usually try to find out very much about the personal life or views of the authors I read. I prefer to let the work speak for itself.

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  5. Beth FFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Some personal information has more of an effect on me than other information.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I pretty much agree. Usually knowing more about an author enhances my enjoyment of their work, for their own "life story" and personality has to go into their work.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    That hasn't happened to me yet either, luckily. I like knowing a bit of personal stuff about my favourite authors, especially when it changes how I see something in the book.

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  8. Literary FelineFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    You always have the neatest cat photos, Yvonne!

    I admit I find tidbits about authors' lives interesting, especially if its an author I am familiar with.

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