How do you get hooked to a book?

[Aralaithiel]

I like an author that engages his/her reader, by practically including them in the story from the get-go. Action is very good, but I need for it to have a purpose. I also like authors that I can argue with. I do not care for verbage just to fill pages. I like the things I read to have a purpose. Descriptions that attempt to appeal to every sense are a real plus as well. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]