Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, this is the weekly feature in which we answer the posted prompt.
This week's prompt: Top Ten Favorite Book Covers I've Read
While I do love a good cover, it is not the end all be all of a book for me. :) But, I am female so I do love pretty things and covers are no exception. This week I am going to highlight covers of books I love--whether I have had a chance to read them or not. This is another one that really had me thinking and browsing because only a few popped into mind quickly. They are not listed in any particular order but here they are nonetheless:
It just makes me smile, that's enough for me
Not sure what it is about this cover but I do think it is very pretty
Floral Elements
3) Entwined by Heather Dixon
Subtle but present plus a pretty dress and castle :) Clearly says this is fairy tale inspired (at least to me)
4) Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
Pretty flower and colors
A trend that all of us have noticed: Faces!
5) Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
This is such a haunting book and I feel this cover does a great portraying it
6) Mind Games by Kiersten White
The cool thing about this cover is if you look really close, the collage in the background is a montage of scenes
7) Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
I have a love affair with Paris and would love to go back again. It just makes me happy to see the Eiffel Tower :) LOL
8) Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
The silhouette and the bokeh...just gorgeous!
There are so many covers with gorgeous dresses. Here are two examples that I love:
9) The Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long
Not only a pretty dress but flowers too
gorgeous dress, gorgeous color
So what do you think--do covers play an important role in your own book selection? Without a doubt, book covers are a HUGE marketing tool to draw readers to pick it up. Will you read a book just because of the cover?
The Selection made my list too, and I adore the cover for These Broken Stars! :) My TTT list: http://aliceinreaderland.com/2013/05/20/bookcovers/
ReplyDeleteAlice @ Alice in Readerland
Thanks for stopping by Alice. :) Happy Reading!
DeleteYou have some great ones on here!! I had to limit myself to books I've read, otherwise it would've been almost impossible to pick a top ten, lol. But if I'd read the Wicked Lovely series, I totally would've picked one of those covers - I love the focused flower with blurred background. Great picks!
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Covers do not always stick with me but the books do. :) Its funny because I am a visual person usually too but more in the sense of colors and such. Thanks for stopping by Nikki! Happy Reading. :)
DeleteAnna and the French Kiss, I'm pretty sure that it's being republished with a new cover. But I think that this cover looks much better!
ReplyDeleteIt is being published with a new cover but that doesn't stop me from liking the old one. :) Happy Reading!
DeleteThese Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman - I agree. The colours are just so strong. Like starburst/fireworks in a dark sky.
ReplyDeleteIt is very lovely and striking! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Happy Reading!
DeleteOh I love that Smart Girls Get What They Want cover! I haven't heard of that book before but it is now calling to me.
ReplyDeleteCeCe @ Steaming Mug of Books
It is such a cute book. I re-read it recently and posted a review this go around. :) Happy Reading!
DeleteGreat List. I've seen The Selection on quite a few TTT's this week so far. And The Elite. The dresses and colors are just beautiful! My TTT is here: http://wp.me/p3o6mv-4C
ReplyDeleteI figured both would be on lists today but I could not resist. :) Happy Reading!
DeleteThese Broken Stars is so pretty! Haven't read it, but I kind of want to just because of the cover! Also I feel like Melissa Marr's covers are always so pretty! Great list!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Entwined yet, but I definitely will, hopefully soon. But that cover is gorgeous! The dress, and the flowers - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. The Selection was on my top 10 list as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the covers for These Broken Stars! It's so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteAmber @Nala's Book Blog