The change from printed book to ebook or audiobook does imply some shift in appeal factors; an ebook is no longer subject to possible restrictions on length because of the heaviness of the book (or portability, whether or not it will fit into a purse), and an audiobook may be limited in its appeal to readers because of the style of the narrator. This change affects our knowledge of the genre because we can no longer make snap judgments based on the publishing company’s dustjackets, blurbs, or the physical attributes of the book (font, paper type, cover material, etc.) and does not allow for browsing a shelf as easily as has been done in the past. We must learn to browse electronically and make connections through online networks (GoodReads, YouTube, various bloggers, NoveList—just for a few examples!). The fact that readers are able to change font, line spacing, color, etc. of an ebook could have an effect on the reader’s appeal but I think individual readers must
I love the layout!! I also love that you included information about the characters and additional stories in the series. Full points! On a side note, I'd like to see you include some readalikes and genre characteristics in the next one.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I shall certainly include read-alikes in the next one (farther than just the continuation of the series) but I did think I covered the genre characteristics of setting (contemporary), pace (fast), and the typical HEA ending right below the title? I can flesh it out with bullet points or full sentences! My efforts at being concise have come back to bite me, I see.
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