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4 Books I Bought Because of Their Title
Full disclosure, I sometimes judge the book by its cover. Well, literally.
An intriguing title paired with aesthetically pleasing cover art often leads me to pick up a book, read its cover notes, and browse through its pages. But rarely do I buy a book solely because of its title.
But it does happen, sometimes.
If I’m already familiar with the author or have read their previous works, a catchy title is enough to pique my interest and make me buy and read a book. Admittedly, it’s not a guarantee that the book is worth reading. But it’s a beautiful risk a book lover is willing to take. And here are four books that made me do just that.
By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness
Let’s Talk About the Title
I mean, the title is poetry. It is everything you would expect from its author Paulo Coelho.
Quick Critique
By The River Piedra is, in fact, a love story.
It follows two childhood friends who reunite after eleven years. The female protagonist, Pilar, grew to be a strong, independent woman; her friend, who remains nameless throughout the…
