There is an old series called Missing Persons written by M.E.Rabb. Till date, after almost 8 years since they were bought, the series is popular at our library (EasyLib.com). While the Sweet Valleys, Sabrinas, Buffys have failed to attract teen attention (though they are all great books which teens will enjoy), this one series has had a steady set of readers.
When I quizzed those who borrowed the series what made them pick this up, there was only one answer - it says at the back of the book that it is like Nancy Drew! Kids do not even bother to see how many others have read the book. Adults do all the time. Flip to the due date slip at the end of the book to see how many have read that book before making up their mind!
So makes me wonder, at least with kiddie books, it is worth putting some if-you-like-xxx you-will-like-this blurb. Why not? Anything to push a good book!
Vani Mahesh
Founder
EasyLib.com
(aka Easy Library!)
When I quizzed those who borrowed the series what made them pick this up, there was only one answer - it says at the back of the book that it is like Nancy Drew! Kids do not even bother to see how many others have read the book. Adults do all the time. Flip to the due date slip at the end of the book to see how many have read that book before making up their mind!
So makes me wonder, at least with kiddie books, it is worth putting some if-you-like-xxx you-will-like-this blurb. Why not? Anything to push a good book!
Vani Mahesh
Founder
EasyLib.com
(aka Easy Library!)
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