I’m interested to hear what the majority of readers have to say. Do you read blurbs (the quotes from other authors either on the front or back cover plugging the book) or do you ignore them?
Personally, I never paid attention to blurbs. But then I interned at a publishing company and blurb acquisition was such a big deal that I found myself starting to noticing blurbs more on the books I was reading. But still, most of the time, I don’t really care what other authors have to say and I just start reading.
Interested to hear your thoughts!
Blurbs was supposed to be a summary of the book on the back of the book.
Now its riddled with quotes raving how amazing the book is and why its groundbreaking literature.
The actual blurb has moved to the inside flap (behind front cover when you open it) now which Ive always detested.
Its more naturaly to flip a book over and read the blurb.
So, no, I usually dont buy a book with the back tattooed in other people’s reviews. Nor do I read those quotes either. Blurb my ass. Dumbest thing ever.