Thanks, Jud!
LadyE, I've always heard the holidays is when people buy the most books. I suppose that's true with all the gift certs and new ereaders. But, I'm like you - I read more in the summer than winter. I don't do heat well, on the really hot days, I'm inside. Granted, how much someone reads and when they buy those books are two different things. I tend to visit the library for the big six books (can't afford to buy them at the prices they've set). I will buy $3.99 and under though during the summer.
Lanie - you buy books EXACTLY the way I do. Blurb, cover, description, and sample. Always. No matter the price. No matter the author or publishing house.
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Interesting morning note: despite tweets, fb, this board, RT's, B&N is posting more sales this morning than Amazon. What's interesting about that? I left B&N at the old price. This is going to be an interesting experience indeed.