title: Judging a Book by Its Lover: A Field Guide to the Hearts and Minds of Readers Everywhere
author:  Lauren Leto 
description: If CliffsNotes had an opinion and a couple of drinks under their belts, theyd sound like Lauren Leto. (<b>Omnivoracious.com</b>)<br /><br />Its <i>On the Origin of Species</i> for the library set. (<b>James Frey, author of <i>A Million Little Pieces</i></b>)<br /><br />In terms of allowing me to sound smart at cocktail parties, this book surpassed my English degree by page twelve. (<b>Christian Lander, author of <i>Stuff White People Like</i></b>)<br /><br />Leto is as funny as she is well-read; a delight for bibliophiles and wannabes alike. (<b>Wylie Overstreet, author of <i>The History of the World According to Facebook</i></b>)
zlib_text: **Dedication**
  
  Firstly, this book is dedicated to all my incredible fans and readers who’ve
  made this possible by reading all my books and encouraging me to keep writing.
  Such awesomeness is still so unbelievable!
  
  Secondly, my ridiculously patient and supportive fiancé. The coolest, most
  creative, cleverest person I know, who always inspires me to be better. (And
  makes me lovely, colorful book covers for free.)
  
  And lastly, and as freakishly fangirl-ishly as ever and always – _Depeche
  Mode_. Writing (and many other things) is just not possible without Mode on a
  musical loop.
  
   **About the author**
  
  Jo Watson is a South African-based author living in Johannesburg. Her first
  book, _Burning Moon_ , won the Harlequin “So You Think You Can Write” Contest,
  earning her a three-book publishing contract. This has kept her super-busy
  ever since! She gravitates towards humor in her writing, because after all,
  laugher is the best medicine. Collectively, her books have over six million
  reads on t