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?
Excellent choices!
ReplyDeleteI've kind of wanted to read Hello, My Name is Single even though I haven't been single for almost 20 years. The author's dad grew up with my dad, which I find very nifty...
That's awesome! The world is a small place. The author has some interesting insights into how the sexual revolution, feminism, and the internet age have changed the world (not usually for the better) and how it makes it hard for young people to date. So, if you're sort of mystified by some singles in your life and what they're going through, you might still find it enjoyable and informative.
DeleteIt's also very humorous, at least as someone who is (and always has been) single. I think a lot of the humor would translate well, even for someone who's been out of the dating game for a while, though maybe I just have an odd, self-deprecating sense of humor.
Probably my favorite quote comes from the first chapter. "From all outward appearances, singles look fine. (We won't, by the way, be wearing a scarlet letter S on our jackets, so you'll have to look hard to spot us. We're tricky that way.)" The whole book follows on in a conversational, fun tone, while still tackling many serious topics.
Anyways, that's probably more than you wanted to know, but I had to enter a shameless plug for the book. Thanks for the comment!
Next time I order stuff from CPH, I'll probably get it, then. If nothing else, it would be a good addition to our church library!
DeleteOoooh Dream Traders has a beautiful cover! I love all the colours. :D I've been thinking about reading Curio, so it would be great to hear your thoughts on it!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my favorite covers of all time! I'm re-reading Curio this week, so my review should be up either this week or next.
DeleteThanks for the comment!
"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." Okay, I'm looking into buying this book now because that hits way too close to home.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a chuckle out of it! Sorry for the late response; cleaning out some cobwebs here.
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