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Which book would you rather read?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I prefer A because it more clearly conveys the idea that this book will teach me how to do something effectively. B seems to only describe why contrarians win, but not tell me how to become a contrarian who can win. On the other hand, A sounds like it will actually teach me how to rise above the crowd.
• This book sounds more positive and uplifting given the use of the phrase "Rise above the crowd". This is in contrast to the statement, "why contrarians win" which has a negative connotation. I would rather read a book that seems more positive than one that seems negative or critical.
• I picked Choice B because the title of the book seems more informative to me. Like it will explaining to you why they win and how to rise above the crowd. It is a book that will do both thinks whereas Choice A will only teach how to rise above and not explain the why of it.
• More simple and clearer book name. I feel a positive vibe in the name of book B. For some reason Option A has a negative vibes in the name "Opposites Achieve:...". And also first impression is the last impression though we cannot judge the book by its cover or name.
• I think Choice A's title sounds too much like it is about relationships with the word "opposites". It just feels like a 1 on 1 comparison word. Option B is definitely the better title in my opinion. "Contrarians" fits the theme of the book better.

Which self-help book would you buy?

This is a 3 option poll with 100 respondents targeting Books Read Per Month (1 3, 4+). A sample of responses:

• I chose A as # 1 because I think the blue color of the title and center button is more pleasing and vivid. It's also the only one with the small print on the bottom instead of the top, which I believe makes the cover appear more balanced. I chose B as # 2 because I like the that design (as with A) has the reboot button in the center, but I'm not really a fan of the style of this button because I think the attached hardware is a bit unnecessary and 'rough'. It's just not as attractive as the button in Option A. Also the small print is on the top here, and it's distracting to the cover as a whole, when there is that much small print on top (a smaller blurb would be better if it really needed to be on top). I chose Option C last because, although it isn't necessarily a bad design, the button placement in the sideways title makes it a bit more difficult to read. I would go for that sort of button placement with an upright title, but would remove it if you must keep the title sideways.
• The 'blue button' is apropos for a computer reboot, which is more analogical than the 'red button' emergency reboot. While one's self image could be in a dangerous position, I would think a more positive, peaceful basic reboot would be more appealing to someone wanted to tell themselves new stories to redefine who they are. For that reason, I would go with the blue butt (A). C gets your attention as a cover more because of the bright coloration. I like C the least--I just don't think the red button evokes a positive, peaceful transition to a new frame of life. Rebooting suggests a computer button, not an emergency button that you mash in haste.

As a reader of heroic fantasy, how likely would you consult this companion book to find out about the series?

This is a 1 option poll with 100 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction) and Books Read Per Month (4+, 1 3). A sample of responses:

• I would be quite unlikely to consult a companion book if I have not read the source material first. If I had read the source material is is quite likely. If I am judging if I would read this specific heroic fantasy series and its companion would venture a guess that it would be a no. Despite lifelong warnings I judge books by their covers and this cover communicates to me that this is a book about swords and blacksmithing and the author knows nothing about either. The cover seems low quality with some random sword pictures on it. Rarely this is indicative of a true gem of a series well worth checking about a companion book but that is a mighty uncommon occurence.
• I've never really used a companion book before, but this particular companion book looks interesting. Depending on how in-depth and engaging the main book is, I may utilize this book to keep up. I also like how this companion book is illustrated. For me, I think illustrations help me engage with the material better because I can compare what the author is describing in their book with the actual illustrations in the companion book.
• I've never really used a companion book before, typically there's an appendix or index or cover note that gives a brief overview, and that's enough for me. For bigger series, I'll look up information online to see if it's a series I'd like to commit time and effort into. Visually, the image is fairly low-quality - there are artifacts around the text at the top and bottom; it could probably use a graphic designer.

Based on the description, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read Per Month (1 3) and Literary Preference (Non Fiction). A sample of responses:

• THE DESCRIPTION IN OPTION A IS COHERENT, LOGICAL AND VERY WELL WRITTEN. IT CAPTIVATES MY IMAGINATION AND MAKES ME CURIOUS ABOUT MATT BERRY AND HIS LIFE EXPERIENCES. EVEN IF I WERE SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T BELIEVE IN GOD, OPTION A'S DESCRIPTION WILL MAKE ME CURIOUS AND WILL MAKE ME FEEL LIKE THE AUTHOR RESPECTS ME AND IS NOT JUST TRYING TO SELL A BOOK. OPTION B'S DESCRIPTION HOWEVER IS NOT VERY COHERENT, I HAD TO READ THE SENTENCES OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND I FELT LIKE THE AUTHOR WAS JUST TRYING TO SELL HIS BOOK
• After carefully reading and discerning both descriptions of the book INVITED, I selected the Option A description as my preference because, initially the one sentence introduction was very thought provoking. I also was attracted to the many open-ended questions that I have the desire to find the answers. Overall, I felt that this option was very well written and thought-provoking.
• I like Option B much more than Option A. To be fair- I do not like/agree with the subject matter so i tried to remain partial in reading them both. Option B felt warmer and more welcoming to me rather than judgmental and stiff. I know a lot of people my age feel that way towards most organized religions so taking a more inviting and accepting approach is always better to me.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Gender (Female). A sample of responses:

• I like Option A the most. I feel like the picture is the most attention getting and descriptive for what the book is trying to portray. The colors of the book are always very nicely combined together and compliment each other. Option C is next because I like the leaf pattern and feel like that would get the most attention next. It also is very descriptive of the book and what is contained in it. Option B is last because that was the only option left.
• A is by far the best--if you are scanning titles online or in a bookstore and you see this, you can tell immediately what it's about. BRAIN and BODY are in all-caps, and the graphic with flowers making up a brain evokes the essential oils affecting the brain. Also the secondary blurb (5 steps...) is far easier to read than in the other two covers. C and B both have sections that are difficult to read, and I can't tell what the background is on B.
• I think option C looks the best, I think that the plants on the cover background are the most cohesive with the book being about essential oils. I feel like this would be the most appealing to the typical consumer of essential oil products. I think option B also looks good, but not quite as good as C, and option A seems to be a bit of a busy design for a book cover. The image of the brain seems distracting from the text.

Which book blurb would entice you more to purchase?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I like B. IT starts out intriguing from mentioning the stolen crystal in the first line. That grabs my attention. I didn't choose A because I didn't like the choppy way it was written. It takes away from the drama and intrigue the way it's written with short choppy sentences. in B, I'm able to get a feeling of the place, situation and more with the thick, textured words and descriptions. Words like desperation, ancient, centuries and dream all conjure up cool images and make me want to read it!
• I chose B. It's more straight to the point and less verbose. If I was familiar with the author, I would be more accustomed to the style of writing in A, as I assume it was written to closely resemble the actual work of the author. But, as someone just checking out the book and its premise, I would be more inclined towards the short and sweet version of B. It has just the right balance of 'this is what's happening' and this is the style of the writing.
• I go with option A, Forgemaster they have described the formation of the book from William Reis and about his cousin Duncan, His dreams are explained so nicely, he is the first researcher for the admittance, include god of blood and rage and hunts for revenge and all those parts are well explained and that is the reason I wanted to pick A. I think this would be a best choice to go with, I will sure get one of this particular book.

Which book would you buy?

This is a 4 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I'm fond of learning history and I pick Option D Breaking History, I have many collection of books related to old times and knowing about your history ancient times are really important for all the student teachers and History learners as it developer the knowledge about the world, things that happens around and knowing about various history is like knowing how this beauty of humans and till date technologies. so I have picked and ranked according to my likes and preferences D is my first choice followed by B A and C. Thanks to PickFu for getting me a chance of knowing other books. I will browse and gain knowledge about the other books.
• Breaking History Lost America is an illustrated look at fascinating places in the United States that have existed only in myth and have never been found, those that were abandoned and why, and those that were lost to social upheaval or natural disaster.The Worst of Times delves into the mystery behind these extinctions and sheds light on the fateful role the primeval super continent, known as Pangea , might have played in causing these global catastrophes.
• I like Option B the best. It sounds mysterious and intriguing. I'd like to find out why that Gray Lady winked. The Lies Of the Times, sounds like it's talking about all the fake news the New York Times puts out, while sort of interesting, it's yesterday's news. You know they lie and why they lie, so nothing really interesting there. Breaking History and The Worst of Times, don't appeal to me, at all.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read Per Month (4+), Book Format (E Books), and Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• The text of Option B provides more details about what the content of the book could be about. It clearly places it among other mystery books in the series. The author's name is also in a very interesting and fantastical text. I don't mind the sticks of dynamite but the phone screen and map appears way too futuristic for the mood set by the text and background. it also does not help with identifying where this book takes place due to the lack of depth to the map - no lake names or regions/countries.
• I like option b. Option A kooks like Worthington the 80s on the cover and option A at least has a new cell phone with Google maps on it. I haven't ever seen a cover that looks like that and tenths truth,I have not read a modern day thriller with cell phones involved. I am.kind of intriqued. I have been multithreading Diana Galbadon stuff, over and over and her stuff is Scottish and American revolution. I would pick up and look at option B and I like the clean and crisp lettering.
• Cover A seems to give more of a sense of story. It has a strong color narrative that tells me where my eye should be on the cover and has a sense of movement. It also makes the mystery feel more urgent and causes me to have more questions about who/what is presented in the novel. Alternately, cover B looks poorly put together and cheaply made. I would believe Cover A was a more expensive choice signifying a higher quality novel.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read Per Month (1 3, 4+). A sample of responses:

• I picked choice B because the illustrations on choice A were pretty terrible for a book cover. While I do not love choice B I do think that it looks much better than choice A and I would be more likely to pick that one. Honestly if I saw choice A in a bookstore I would only pick it up to look closer at the terrible artwork.
• The one with the knight helmet that looks like a skull makes me think the book would be spooky and I want to read it and find out the story behind the spooky knight mask ! Option A makes me think the book is more of a romance novel
• B looks as though it would be geared to an older audience, be more serious and perhaps have both fantasy and horror elements while A looks like its geared towards a young adult audience and may be a mix of fantasy and romance.
• This cover looks strong and exciting. The kind of book I would want to buy. Very medieval, but it looks real and true to form. I looks like heroes were using helmets like those displayed. Very good cover.
• I much prefer Option A cover. I like that it shows you the actual man who, I believe from the cover, will be fighting the dragons. This is more appealing than just seeing the metal hoods in Option B image.
• I chose B because the darker theme was more intriguing and memorable to me. It conveyed a more unique storyline, which is appealing to me. The dark and scary nature of the cover makes it seem exciting.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read Per Month (4+, 1 3). A sample of responses:

• I think the ones with the weapons fit the theme really well. I think they're all really balanced covers and look good. But they don't really show the emotion of the covers with the character so you lose out on some of that. Still, I'd be more drawn to Choice B.
• The background in The Star Song caught my eye, the colors are pretty. I'm not a sword fan, so I don't like option B. The covers all look very similar. In option A there's more interesting ideas for the covers.
• I would buy A because I think that the covers look way better. I think that the covers on B aren't as visually attractive and that A would make me most interested in reading them.
• I would go with A. A looks more professional and has better graphics the B. B looks very cheap and just plain. A has color and the pictures are interesting.
• I like focusing on the human form and element rather than swords I think showing off the blacksmith himself more than the sword makes sense here.
• I prefer option B, the other covers with the half naked man on front wouldn't really interest me enough to pick up the books and check them out.
• Tell fence to whoever drew them. But those are some of the weirdest proportions and we're strong creatures I have ever seen in the second option

• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you rather read?
• 100 Respondents 1-3 Books / Month 4+ Books / Month
  Which self-help book would you buy?
• 100 Respondents Fiction Reader 1-3 Books / Month 4+ Books / Month
  As a reader of heroic fantasy, how likely would you consult this companion book to find out about the series?
• 50 Respondents Non-Fiction Reader 1-3 Books / Month
  Based on the description, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents Female
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents Fiction Reader
  Which book blurb would entice you more to purchase?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you buy?
• 50 Respondents Fiction Reader 4+ Books / Month eBook Reader
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents 1-3 Books / Month 4+ Books / Month
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents 1-3 Books / Month 4+ Books / Month
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?