Series? Or Stand-alone books?
I like both but I tend to read more series because there’s just something more urgent about getting my hands on the next book in the series than getting the same author’s next stand-alone book.
March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011 at 5:01 pm
That’s definitely true for me too. I always feel the need to get series books more than I do stand-alones.
Sally.
http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/03/booking-through-thursday-10.html
March 24, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I’m strange when it comes to buying a series.
If you want, you can read my BTT HERE
March 24, 2011 at 6:08 pm
I like both as long as it keeps you reading.
March 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm
I think Series helps w/ overall reader investment, and therefore reward (inside jokes, more character connection, etc.), but it is hard for new readers to get into it. Stand alones are great in other ways – much in how a short story can be great as compared to a novel. Sometimes, I don’t want anything else beyond that initial story.
However, in science fiction and fantasy (and Urban Fantasy counts in this), series is natural because to create a world with rules, norms, etc. AND then drop it is a ton of work for limited payoff…for the author and the reader!
March 25, 2011 at 12:35 am
Totally understandable. Read mine here.