Do you judge a book by it's cover?
I totally judge a book by it's cover. That's usually how I come about the books I pick from HPB. (also the summary helps sometimes) I know it's probably not a good thing to do because there are some really good books that have the boringest (Is that a word?) covers but are awesome books. Vice versa. I've actually been meaning to do a discussion on book covers and the girls in fancy dresses covers. I might do that next week. I mean seriously half (maybe less than half. I don't know) are covers with girls in fancy dresses. I'm going to research those and like I said discuss it. it somethi8ng that interest me. I'm interested to see who doesn't judge a book by it's cover.
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It seems like more and more books have pretty covers lately. That definitely doesn't mean it will be a good read!
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That's so funny you mentioned the girls in fancy dresses cover theme that has been really popular lately. It definitely works though. I am drawn to the fancy dress covers, the flower with a black background covers and the closeup on a pretty face covers too. :)
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Hopping through. You're right - there's lots of fancy girl dress covers. Have you seen Entwined?
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I also LOVE black and white with a vividly colored 'something'!!!
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Sandra- I love those kinda covers. I just hope they don't over do it. The close up of faces is also one I hadn't thought about those.
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I totally judge a book by its cover and am not ashamed to admit it! LOL
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Yes, I surely do judge a book by the cover. Not always but more often then not. I'm known for not reading synopsis so if your cover doesn't show me what I want to know or if someone doesn't recommend it... chances are I'm reading someone else's book.
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Ha! Obviously you know that I judge by covers.. That is the only thing I have to go on. Well, that and rec's from friends. :-)
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ReplyDeleteFor me, it is the cover and the title that tempt me to read the blurb. If the blurb reads great, I'll grab the book. I remember the first time I saw Harry Potter's book covers, I was like, O_o...not sure if I liked them. Love the inside but the covers weren't really to my taste.
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Yes, I often judge books by their covers, and I'm so glad when my old favorites get much-needed makeovers. Some themes get overdone once they're copy-catted too often (like fancy dress covers!).
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ReplyDeleteI don't really judge a book by its cover. I read synopsis and reviews before buying. I like spoilers...probably way too much.
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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.
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I always judge a book by it's cover! I can't help it; I'm superficial like that, haha :) But a book is a book no matter what! Have a happy weekend!
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At first glance, yes. I'm either instantly drawn in or repelled by a books cover. If someone recommends a book or I'm able to read an excerpt that successfully captures my interest, then I can overlook the cover. However, first glances do matter. If the cover is pretty aweful, I might not take the time to read the excerpt.
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FYI- I'm writing my fourth book now and not a single fancy dress to be seen anywhere!
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ReplyDeleteI also tend to judge books by their covers. I know covers aren't everything, but it's hard not to. It is what first captures my interest and make me want to know more. I don't buy a book only based on the cover though, I have to feel like it would be something I'd like.
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