My Teapot Rating System

A Pot of Tea is a symbol of fullness, company & wealth. When I read a book I look for flavor, color & background. I also look for the story--every book, no matter its genre, has a story. I like to roll the writers' words around my tongue, often reading passages out loud or speaking dialogue. Has the author fleshed out the story? Does the language have texture & imagery? Is the read a pot of full-flavored steeped tea? There are books, just as there are flavors of tea, I'd rather not drink &/or comment about. Those that I do want to recommend I rate in the following way:

One Teapot
This one's cover is more interesting than its insides. It had a promising premise although the author missed the mark either by publishing an unpolished manuscript or it was overpowered by the author's presence. I do, however, recommend it because I know there are folks who like the subject matter & might not know about this one.

Two Teapots
This one was a bit of a slog. Hard work to get at the meat or the story & perhaps the it isn't quite my cup of tea. Was it worth it? Yes, because it did have some interesting &/or neat ideas. I enjoyed it inspite of my biases.

Three Teapots
This one is a lusty, colorful, articulate read. I thought about it for days, it changed my mind, excited & bothered me! I liked this one a lot! Rang most of my bells. Not quite a perfect brew!

Four Teapots
This one's a keeper! A rich, topnotch read. Feeds the mind, warms the heart, tickles the soul. Sets all my bells ringing! The kind of book I want to tell the world about. It is likely to become an Old Friend.

An Old Friend
These books have expanded my mind because of when I found them. They are, however, often out of print. Each needs rainy days, pots of tea & a best-beloved chair.

Rebecca - Read On!