HOW DO I CHOOSE BOOKS?
It’s no secret. Books are expensive. How do I choose books? I choose books that I think are worth the money. As a bookseller, I’m obviously looking for a good story but also fabulous illustrations, quality paper and construction, design and placement of text (does it cover illustrations and is difficult to read?). Bonus points for beautiful end papers (inside the covers at the front and back of the book). And don’t forget the font. Is it easy to read for learning readers, tired parents at the end of a busy day or grandparents who don’t see as well as they use to (myself included)? But most important, will it become a favourite book that is pulled off the shelf on a regular basis? Will your children discover something new every time you read it?...