Do you judge a book by it's cover? Which is your favorite?

[Maryanne Grabo]

Ok, I'll be honest, of course I judge a book by it's cover.  When I go to Barnes & Noble I first scan the bargain priced table and then I scan the covers.  The majority of the books on my shelf are there because I was first attracted to them by the cover art.  I do read the jacket though, and if it is interesting it comes home with me.  My very first fiction book I purchased as an adult was Kate White's If Looks could Kill - A Bailey Weggins Mystery.  If I had not been first attracted to the cover I would not be the reader I am today.  I have all the books in the Bailey Weggins series.  From there I continued with Mary Higgins Clark and then my reading pallet broadened to include authors such as Robert James Waller (one of my all time favorites- I have all of his also), James Patterson, Helen Fielding, Steven Coonts, Beth Harbison, John Grisham, Mark Haddon, T.Jefferson Parker, Stephen Horn, Maggie Stievater, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Garth Stein.  Each one of these (with the exception of Stievater, Mitchard & Stein) were all picks I made based first on the cover.  I am happy to say that each of these authors have written some darn fine books.  I have a good collection of their works on my shelf.  Books I would read over and over again.  My most recent addition has an awesome book cover, and a great story.  I am proud to add it to my collection - and not just because it is my daughters, but because it is a really good book.  So ... you have my first "judge the book by it's cover"... and now my most recent favorite book & cover.  What is yours?

 

Journey into the Realm: The Elf Girl by Markelle Grabo

[Harry Z. Craig]

Unfortunately I do.  But sometimes it really works out.  Get a load of these ones, all good books:

[Isiah Hurts]

The cover do take a part of me being interested.But the title, cover, and the back cover decides if I want the book or not.If it doesnt look interesting then I would download it to my kindle for $1.

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[Elesha]

I definitely am guilty of judging a book by it's cover, but not always. What usually helps me decide if I want to purchase the book or not is the back cover with the synopsis. If it sounds interesting I would definitely get it. My Favorite would have to be "The Wedding' by: Nicholas Sparks. I loved that book when I first read it and it's definitely on my favorite list.

[Maryanne Grabo]

I have gotten lots of good leads on what looks to be some great books.  I already have Matched and will be reading it soon for book club.  I am now going to either purchase or get from the library The Gargoyle...both the cover and the story really interest me.  Thanks...can't wait to see more responses if this discussion stays alive.

 

 

[Tina Martin]

I love covers! Here are mine:

http://ibetterfindyourlove.blogspot.com/

[Sana Noor]

In June i'm going to be introducing my own little thing on my blog where i interview authors about their covers (the really eye-catching, mind blowing ones). There will be giveaways as well. So be sure to subscribe to my blog to know when that happens. Preparations are under way and i have 4 authors already lined up and ready.

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[Lisa S]

I do, at first. Of course while I'm browsing shelves, my eyes will skim over the ones with bad looking covers and I won't bother reading the blurb. However, if I've read the blurb and liked it, I won't not read the book if the cover isn't great :)

[Sana Noor]

I am a YA blogger. I love devouring books and giving back to the authors and publishers and readers by posting reviews. I am currently taking part in many blog tours, have authors lined up for interviews and have many giveaways in mind and some are currently going on. This is the address to my blog: http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordpres...

If you decide to subscribe to my blog, then after subscribing leave a comment somewhere on my blog and i'll check your blog out as well. Happy Blogging!

The cover of a book is the first thing that attracts me to it. Then its the name!

[Tahlia Newland]

I do too. I don't even read the blurb if I don't like the cover. Unless someone has recommended the book to me. Though I got caught once, bought a book coz I liked the cover and hated the story.  I should be less picky, but with so many books around the cover lets me decide quickly if it's worth looking into or not. Now I research reviews on Goodreads before I buy anything. But the cover is what makes me look at a book to start with.

[Lucy Burke]

I have just read Fallen by Lauren Kate. I think the cover art is beautiful and perfectly matches the story! The cover art for Torment (2nd in the series) is also very impressive.

I just reviewed Fallen on my blog. Would love to hear what you guys think of the book and the cover art! If you leave a comment don't forget to leave a link so I can check out your blog :)

 

The Secret Life of Books 

 

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[J.O Jones]

so, if we were to judge a book by its cover only, what judgement would be passed on this book, just curious,

and also a wonderful follower of mine advised me to always put my link on any of my comments, so for any interests, follow up and everything in between, here's the link to my blog http://theseven-piecestone.blogspot.com..

[Maryanne Grabo]

Without even clicking on the link (which I will do later, but I have to run).... awesome cover!  Certainly has my interest.