A Book Cover Featuring a Gorgeous Dress
Curio, by Evangeline Denmark
This was a surprisingly hard category for me to fill. Most of my reads seem to feature weaponry or people in fighting outfits. However, I do love the deep red on this dress, even if it's something I wouldn't pick it out for myself. It has also come to my attention that I have not reviewed this book on the blog, which is something I will have to remedy.
A Book Cover with No People, Just Pretty Scenery
Dreamtreaders, by Wayne Thomas Batson
I'm not entirely sure if this is what they meant by "pretty scenery", but I absolutely love the mystery and magic of this cover. It's a perfect fit for the book. Check out my review here.
A Well-Loved Cover
A Time to Rise, by Nadine Brandes
I think they were getting at a "well worn" book cover, but I didn't have my camera handy. (Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan would have won that contest). This book cover holds a special place in my part after being part of the cover reveal.
A Book Cover That Just Makes You Smile
Hello, My Name is Single, by Adriane Dorr
We're taking a brief break from fiction for this one. Hold on here, I know it sounds depressing, but this book's mood matched its somewhat quirky, fun cover. It might not be the cover that makes me smile, per se, but the book has made me laugh (and cry) every time I've read it. Recommended to anyone who has met an older woman who, upon learning of your single status, has tried to be an instant matchmaker for you off the simple criteria that you have a pulse and so-and-so has a pulse, triggering the urge to pound your head repeatedly into the wall. If that fits you, you'll likely love this.
A Book Cover That's Your Favorite Color
Storm, by Evan Angler (Swipe Series, Book 3)
I absolutely love purple, so much so that it was a nickname on a volunteer trip because everyone could pick me out from a distance. If you like post-apocalyptic fiction, I would recommend checking out my review of the first book in the series. (And Evan, if you're out there, you need to continue the series. I'm dying over here. It's been six years)
A Cover with Fond Memories Attached to It
Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini
This book has two sets of fond memories attached to it. The first was bartering with my informal book club of friends over who would get to be the second to read the lone copy we had between the five of us.(I won because I said I could read it in under two days. I did, but I hardly slept. I have no regrets). The second was finding it at my favorite used bookstore back home for very, very cheap and in good condition.
A Book You Wanted Solely for the Cover
Firebird, by Kathy Tyers
I think I've waxed eloquent on this cover before. This was one case of the cover selling the book for me. I just couldn't resist it. I'm beyond happy I picked it up, too. After recently re-reading the book, I think I might be re-evaluating my review from 4.5 to 5 stars and re-shelving on the favorites shelf. It just keeps growing on me.
Do you have any covers you'd like to share? What's your favorite book cover?
