Thank you for joining me for another Top Ten Tuesday with The Artsy Reader.

Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is the ten reasons I pick a particular book to read.

How do you choose your books? Tell us about it in the comments.

#1: Authors

The number one reason I choose a certain book, is simply who wrote it. There are certain authors that I don’t hesitate to grab their books, whether those be new or older releases. I know what to expect from their work and I’ve loved each one.

#2: Publisher

Yes, I choose my books based on who published the book. There are certain publishers that I have come to trust. I know that they only release good quality stories and I can trust their output.

#3: People on the covers

I love people on the covers of books. I love that first introduction to the characters. If their are people on the cover, I’m more likely to chose a particular book over another.

#4: Romantic plots

I love romance! I have enjoyed book without a romance, but it will need to have a strong emotional storyline otherwise.

#5: Bright Colors

I love covers with bright colors. The more colorful the picture, the more I’m drawn to the book. I don’t choose books with muted colors.

#6: Well Recommended

If everyone is talking about a particular book, I am more likely to pick it up. I like to know what others think about a book. There are even certain reviewers that I ready their reviews before I read that book.

#7: Humor

I love clean comedy! If the story sounds funny, I’m more likely to read it!

#8: Spritual Message

The deeper, stronger, and more present the spritualt message, the more likely I am to read the book. I have never found a book “too preachy”.

#9: Clean Content

I don’t read books with cuss words or sexual scenes. I like my books to be as clean and as innocent as possible and still be classfied as a book for adults. I’ve given lower ratings for books for including popular euphemisms or “minced oath” words, or even words like “hot” and “sexy.” Which is why I probably prefer books set in historical times verses modern. I don’t like it if the characers focus too much on the physical body of another person.

#10: Genre or Time Period

I mostly read historical romance and romantic suspense. I will read some myseries and historicals. I don’t read thrillers, fantasy, or sci fi. I rarely read books set in Medeviel times. I am more likely to chose a book set in the past than in the present. Though, I am learning to enjoy more contemporary books.