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Re: How did you discover the books you have read?

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i would say others as some of the books are recommended to me by my father. For some others I had discovered them from my school's library. Though i would even like to say Youtube and social media!
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I would chose other because I have been reading for so long I have figured out what genre and authors and I am into. Sometimes it is also just for the book exchanges my mom, sister and I have done over the years. Lately it has been from this website some of the new books I have tried.
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I would say a. youtube and f. Other- Scanning my besties bookshelf, the Target bookshelf (or Walmart on rare occasion), or scanning Barnes & Nobles website or store. None of these methods have failed me before so I'm going to assume they never will. Hehe. :)
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I would have to say other. I am a book reviewer/blogger so I get books from authors and publishers. I have found a lot of great reads this way!
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I know this is late, but

f)other: library

Usually I just peruse the shelves of the Young Adult fiction and Sci-Fi aisles for fun.
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My last book Sudden death was friend's recommendation, and London for Immigrant suckers was a pure instinct and a positive review on this forum.
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looking through bookstores or suggestions from friends. While, some were given to me as gifts.
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I discover them on online book shops or social media app like Instagram.
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By a recommendation from a friend who also loves to read.
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Literature classes, social media, and friends.
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I have discovered the books I've read through downloading book apps and social media.
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I have discovered the books I've read through downloading book apps and social media.
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I got my first novels as a gift from my primary school teacher. I got my second sets as hand-me-downs from my teacher. I started buying some for myself shortly after and I simply jump on the internet to find some hidden gems. Sometimes I just buy after looking at the cover...
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I've mostly been introduced to new books by internet and blogs.
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F) other
The majority of my book tangents start my recommendations from friends or family. When I am looking for a new book to read, I browse the Libby or Kindle libraries and read the blurbs and sometimes the reviews.
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