Yep................

 

     The process of buying books can be a bit hit-and-miss.  I've had my share of misses. . . .

     I look at two things: the contents page and the introduction.  The former gives me a sense of the breadth and depth of the book, and from the latter I get a better understanding of the author's motivations for writing the book, as well as their style.  If I find myself nodding along at the introduction, I'll read a couple of pages from the start and skim through a few more in the middle to get the overall vibe.

     Ultimately, I listen to my feelings.  It's the most straight-forward approach.

-Hwang Bo-Reum, Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books