When buying a book

The last time I bought new books at a brick-and-mortar retailer was a long time ago. Amazon serves me well these days. I used to read the blurb, plus maybe as much as two pages from the first chapter. I've usually made my decision by the time I'm in a bookstore, or at the least I have a shortlist of books I expect to like. I guess that's why shopping online suits me. I don't make impulse purchases. Sometimes I buy something I wasn't expecting to buy, but that would be because I've found something in a used bookstore that is out of print, and I never expected to find a copy. The most impulsive I would ever get is to buy another book by an author I'm accustomed to.

All of that applies to all my purchasing decisions, really. Videogames, DVDs, CDs. I've usually researched my choices long before the moment of purchase. The only time that wouldn't apply is if I'm buying something on a personal recommendation.

Jam it back in, in the dark.