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How to Choose a Good Book

1. Look at the cover. Read the title and look at the cover illustration.
2.  Read the first page and use the five finger rule. 

  • Five Finger Rule:  If there are five or more words on the page that you don't know or cannot read, the book
    is probably not for you.

3.  Read another book by an author you love.
4.  Read another book from a series you enjoy.           
5.  Ask someone you trust for a recommendation.         
6.  Look at the size of the print
7.  Choose a book that is about a theme, topic, or subject you are interested in.