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The reader ultimately decides what makes a book good and itself presents a challenge in defining a good book — every person is unique. I would be curious to see what an author thinks constitutes a good book. Would an author rather be popular and make money selling books?

Or would the author rather receive awards, thus recognition from his or her peer group? Are you an author? If you are interested in taking part in the Readers Write column and sharing your opinion about book-related topics, be sure to subscribe to our monthly Readers Write email.

A good book makes you understand what you are reading and how the characters feel. Also helps you to grab on to the plot that keeps you hooked. Also if you need help understanding it should have pictures or illustrations that help show you what is going on so you can understand the book. To me I think a good book is anyone that you can learn something valuable from and also be entertained. As you can see by reading all the comments, everybody has a different definition of what is a good book. So what is a good character to me, a good character to me is a character with a development that make sense.

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And no, awards do not matter, actually the only awards that could matter is the one that you give to a book after reading it. To me, a good book is a book that makes you traveling in an other dimension. Nowadays, books are replaced by television or cinema but I think that reading is a very important thing because when you read something you can invent yourself a totally different world than an other person; on the contrary films or series take everybody in the same universe.

Books had this power. March 26, 1: I think what makes a good book is if the author really likes their characters and their story line. Another thing I noticed is that family and romance are key components to making a story successful. Family, because family, whether we like it or not, is a big influencer in each of our lives. Even the absence of a family, whether due to dysfunction or tragedy, is still an influence upon our lives.

Romance, because we are all created to love. I really like how Katie defined a good book as something that a reader like due to their current life circumstances. Perhaps that is why I typically like to read fantasy books. It is a great escape from reality when my life feels a little mundane. Maybe I should start looking for a book with a motivating story to help me stop procrastinating. I think that a good book make its reader go on a trip to where the story take place.

It make readers want to reread the story and want to know what is going to happen in the story. I think a good book also mean that there will be a good setting for the story. I also think that it is about what kind of character. The trend I noticed within the column is that a lot of them believe it can make a difference on current life events of the reader. It is a common answer so maybe a reader would enjoy a book that relates to what is happening in their life right now.

For example, if you have an illness you would benefit from reading a book that involves that topic. Cancer or Leukemia are usually stories that tug the heartstrings of many people.

I really loved it. I agree with you that can a book be considered good if it is a great story with average writing but I think writers and authors should consider it for all. Actually awards is not matters. There are so many factors that influence what makes a good book.

I think that it comes down to personal preference. First thing, I have two books for sale on Amazon, I do not consider myself a writer, or author. I am a Storyteller. My first book was about Parenting. My second book is a fiction Adventure, Magic, young warriors, emotions book. The book should compel you to NOT lay it down.

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Keeping the tempo of the book UP to keep the reader interested is often impossible, but having sections of the book where the reader is dragged back into the plot, and the adventure is a MUST. Also, the main character MUST change. They must be effected by the world around them, and yes character deaths are needed for most stories.

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It has to be compelling, new, original, and unpredictable. Lead the reader into believing something, then reveal a clue that it might be something else. I think that a good book is a book that can make you feel like you truly understand the main character. Your email address will not be published. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Start reading Grandmothering on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Try the Kindle edition and experience these great reading features: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Read reviews that mention fun read ideas grandchildren grandmothers grandmother linda recipes ways grandmothering. Showing of 14 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Bought this for three grandmothers and all three have loved this book! They are already wonderful grandparents and they still found many gems they are already applying!

One person found this helpful. Linda always gives valid solutions and suggestions to everyday situations. Such great ways to strengthen relationships with those we love.

Loved the ideas and recipes. Book came quickly, decent price and well worth it for the book which helps grandparents a whole lot in the enjoyment and helping our children, while enjoying a time with our grandchildren. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. It was "hands on" helpful--with tangible specific As a grandmother dealing with some complexities, I found this book a great comfort. It was "hands on" helpful--with tangible specific personal ideas that touched my heart, but the ideas were presented in a generalized and organized format so as to give an "openness' --as "these are tried and true foundational principals that could be applied in countless ways, not only the way I did it".

The book was also "gentle" "guilt-free" "tender" and "positive"--all things that grandmothers everywhere want to be. I found some really great ideas I plan to utilize without feeling like there is only one way to be a good grandmother. I liked the workbook approach so I am encouraged to write my inspirations in a place I will be able to find them. I find this book a timely one in today's society when the need and opportunity for grandmothering seems very high.

Linda has an "abundance mentality," and she shares how we can all be wonderful grandmothers while having plenty of fun and joy along the way! Her ideas are practical, relatable, and meaningful. With 31 grandchildren, she definitely knows what she's talking about! I highly recommend this as a fun read, as well as a great reference for how to implement grandmothering skills at their best. This book is full of heartfelt stories and specific ideas to nurture, bless, teach and love grandchildren.

I have a daughter who just became a grandmother and i bought her this book. I love this book, especially the chapters on creating a family narrative. I'm realizing my kids and grandkids need more schooling on the history of their ancestors and parents. Our future family get-togethers will definitely include ideas from this book to develop appreciation of parents and progenitors.

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