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Mistakes in books

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VictoryLap · 16/12/2021 19:21

Almost every book I've read over the past few years has mistakes in it and it really annoys me! Anyone else?
I could understand if it was someone self publishing an ebook or something but these are Sunday Times Bestsellers etc. And not just one error, but multiple ones throughout.
I don't remember this happening so much several years ago or perhaps I am just more tuned in to it.

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VictoryLap · 16/12/2021 19:30

Strange that they wouldn't reply.

It really spoils the enjoyment of a book for me and I do wonder if whoever gives out the "bestseller" blurb has even read the book.

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LaLoose · 16/12/2021 19:29

Councellor?

nannybeach · 16/12/2021 19:25

I used to proof read,(have just been asked oddly enough by our councellor) I email the authors because it drives me nuts. Sometimes it's a spelling error, sometimes grammar,or an inaccurate fact. Don't always get a reply

LtGreggs · 16/12/2021 19:23

I've not noticed so much in books, but The Times itself has far more typos that I remember in the past. Obvious ones.