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You love reading, but you've read all your books four times, and are tired of reading the same ones. You're planning to go to the library, but don't know what kind of books to get. With the right knowledge, it's easy to choose a good book! Let me tell you how to choose a good book.
First, answer these questions. What writers do you like? Search books by the writers you've enjoyed, and you can get more books of the same kind. What are your interests? Type your hobbies into your library catalogue search. By doing this, you will find books that you might like. Is there a kind of book you would like to try? If there is, search the book and read the summary. This will help you decide if the book is right for you.
Next, search your house. Often good books are quietly collecting dirt in your own house. Maybe you forget about one, or someone who is living with you has some good books. Also by searching your house, you can find some books that you can read, and they won't even cost you any money.
Then join a book club, please. Being a book club member is often a way to experience new books with other members. Joining a book club or setting up a book club helps you know who else likes the same books as you, and you can read books that others have read and discuss together.
Finally, read the first part of each book. Of course, if you have many books, you have to spend much time looking for a proper one to read. This can be time - consuming. Reading the first part of a book can help you save time and know what kinds of books that you like, and you won't have a hard time searching for books again.
词汇
catalogue /'kætəlɒg/ n. 目录 time - consuming adj. 费时的，耗时间的
句型
Joining a book club or setting up a book club helps you know who else likes the same books as you, and you can read books that others have read and discuss together. 加入读书俱乐部或创办读书俱乐部都能让你找到志同道合的书友，你们不仅可以共读好书，还能彼此交流心得体会。
理解
1. What are the four ways mentioned in the passage to choose a good book?
Asking yourself some questions about the book, searching your own house for books, joining a book club and reading the first part of each book.
2. Share with us your favourite book.
I love the book Wonder because it teaches me a very important lesson about kindness. It shows that true beauty is on the inside. Reading Wonder made me laugh and cry, and it definitely made me think about how I treat others. It's a book that stays with me long after I finish the last page.
