Do you read new authors? Of course there's two possible ways to think of that question.

Do you ever read a brand-new author? One that's never been published before? It's not always easy to know if the author you found is new, as in first book, or just new to you. But if you saw a book with a sticker or marking of some kind that said first-time author would you consider reading it? Would it draw you or interest you?

What about an author you've never read before but is established? If you just stumbled upon their books would you consider giving them a try?

Now the only stipulation I would put on the question, is not a book or author that's been recommended. Just one you happened to see at the store or at the library, somewhere on a shelf.

Which would you be more likely to try? The new author or the newly found author?

I've recently found myself saying yes to both of these questions and it made me wonder what other readers think.