Friday, 8 April 2011

Follow Friday (2)

Do you judge a book by its cover?

I have read many books with horrible covers that were absolutely amazing!  However, I must admit that I'm a sucker for gorgeous covers...I am more inclined to read a book if it's visually appealing.  This method of choosing a book is bound to bring disappointment every once in while.  Sometimes beautiful covers mask a horrible storyline!...and vice versa ;)

The Luxe had a mouthwatering cover, but was in reality a very boring historical romance...
The Turquoise Mask (ancient with a very bad cover) was a great mystery with fantastic characters... 

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8 comments:

  1. Liz8 April 2011 at 13:06

    I think we're all suckers for gorgeous covers. Love your banner! Very cute. New follower. =]

    That's What Liz Read

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  2. Aimee8 April 2011 at 14:11

    I have too! The cover doesn't always make the book, I've read some pretty bad books with gorgeous covers. I'm a new follower! My FF is at Coffee Table Reviews

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  3. Anonymous8 April 2011 at 14:39

    I know what you mean! Some books have bleh covers but the content is simply amazing!!

    New follower :) Thanks for dropping by!

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  4. Diana 8 April 2011 at 15:04

    hey! thanks so much for stopping by The Lovely Getaway :) Just returning the love!!

    Diana
    ps. suttee blog! love the layout!

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  5. Read.Breathe.Relax.8 April 2011 at 17:20

    I've definitely experienced the same thing- a super hot cover with a total dud inside!

    Btw, I'm a new follower! Your blog is really cute! :)

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  6. Howard Sherman8 April 2011 at 17:42

    I think we can all agree that even the most beautiful book cover can't sell a book if the writing's not there. Book cover art may, at best, help steer me in the book's direction (especially if I'm in a book store) but it's not going to hypnotize me into buying it right then and there.

    I expound on all the marketing qualities of a good book. Just follow me back to my book blog - http://www.howardsherman.net

    Thank God it's Follow Friday!?

    Howard Sherman
    http://www.howardsherman.net

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  7. Sarah W.9 April 2011 at 12:13

    Hey! You have a gorgeous blog :) Visiting for follow friday (I know I'm a little late!).

    *New Follower*

    Sarah @ Inklings Read

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  8. Justine9 April 2011 at 20:25

    It's so hard not to judge a book by its cover! Because the first thing that comes to your mind is appearance. It's tough! I do it all the time!

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