Welcome to another Monday Potpourri. It’s time to explore our bookish world in Musing Mondays, hosted by Should Be Reading.
Our prompt today:
Do you read the ending before you start a book? Do you ever skip ahead to read the ending?
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I am so afraid of accidentally discovering what happens at the end of the book that I do everything in my power to avoid those last pages…or even just a few pages ahead. It’s much easier to do on Sparky, my Kindle.
When doing a Friday 56, I’m almost afraid to slip ahead that much, but I do it with my inner eyes closed. You know….where you try to avoid feeling anything about the excerpt you’re spotlighting.
No…I don’t even read reviews ahead of time. Those without spoilers would probably be okay, but I don’t want to lose the joy of anticipation.
What about you? How do you feel about sneaking a peek at the ending?
POTPOURRI 
There is one reason why I go to the ending, once in awhile. However, I always check to see how many pages are in the book, but I never read the ending in doing so.
However, if I’m not sure about a book I will read reviews, and I almost always read the synopsis before buying a book, because there are some genres I don’t read, so hopefully if I read the synopsis of the book it will help me decide if I want the book or not.
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Yes, I check for number of pages, too; I didn’t do that as much before book blogging.
I also read the synopsis. Thanks for stopping by, Gigi Ann.
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I agree with you. Especially if one reads for enjoyment and entertainment, reading the ending, would ruin the story. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great week and a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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You have a great Thanksgiving, too, Cheryl…and don’t be sneaking any peeks! lol
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Nice Answer. Here is my post:
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Thanks, Jo…glad you liked it, and have a great week!
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The only thing I like to do when I start a book…is read the summary…I don’t even read long reviews really…I never go to the ending and I don’t skim but I
absolutely have to read the summary!
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Yes, I have to read the summary, too; I do that before I buy. Thanks for visiting, Patty, and enjoy!
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I am a peeker…and I read reviews.
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Naughty girl…lol; obviously it doesn’t spoil your pleasure in the reads, and that’s what counts, Caite. Thanks for stopping by.
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I peek! Haha yeah but not on the kindle 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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You’re welcome, Amy…and I’m grateful that it’s more difficult to navigate my Kindle. Yes, I could go to the end, but I can’t do it accidentally. Thanks for visiting.
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Very well said! Thanks for visiting my answer!
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Thanks, Kwizgiver…it is good to be surprised and tantalized by a read.
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I also have to try my best to control my eyes on the last couple of pages of a chapter so I don’t accidentally see something I don’t want to. I don’t want to ruin anything for myself! Thanks for visiting!
Vyki @ On The Shelf
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Especially as I approach the ending, I often have to curb the impulse to skip ahead a few paragraphs….slowly reading and zeroing in only on the words right in front of me! Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Vyki.
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I hate having stories ruined for me, so I refuse to take a peek. I used to quite a lot, and it was never worth it!
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Oh, so do I, Laura…thanks for stopping by…and let’s not take a peek!
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I have twice that I remember
http://annamariesbookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/musing-monday.html
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I may have (accidentally) and blocked it out…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Annamarie.
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I like that your Kindle has a name. 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Thanks, Deondra…I seem to name everything: devices, cars, etc. Glad you could stop by.
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