Why does the common reader pick up a scholarly book?

The book's introduction makes clear that "this is not intended as a scholarly book."

Spencer wrote many scholarly books about women, especially with regard to women's work and positions.

On the other side are the libraries that have traditionally bought scholarly books.

He's working on a scholarly book about adult protective services.

But its specialty is concentrated in a large back room: scholarly books.

She has published a number scholarly books and journal articles.

One reason scholarly books can lose money is that their publishers needn't turn a profit.

He continued to write both scholarly books and more popular articles.

He is the author of many scholarly books and articles.