Well, we're told not to judge a book by it's cover but I think it's safe to say that we all do it anyway. I know I do! So, I'm going to list the Top Ten books I read because of their cover.
The Ghost and the Goth (ghost and the goth ) by Stacey Kade. This one caught my eye because of how annoyed the guy looked and I just knew it would be funny. It was. And had some really great depth to it too.
Intertwined (intertwined 1) by Gena Showalter. K, this one did sound good to me but I was first drawn in by the guy on the front. Unfortunately the cover was the ONLY thing this book had going for it.
White Cat (curse workers 1) by Holly Black. What's not to love? A hot guy AND a cute kitty? I was sold and it paid off I LOVE this series!
A Madness of Angels (urban fantasy 1) by Kate Griffin. What?! You didn't know that one of my favorite series of all time was something I picked up based solely on the cover?! I did and, oh, how happy I am that I did!
Shadow Moon (chronicles of the shadow war 1) by Chris Claremont and George Lucas. I read this series so long ago I don't ever really remember more than that I liked it and that the cover is definitely why I picked it up.
Homeland (the dark elf trilogy 1) by R.A Salvatore. Once again we have a fun looking guy and a awesome kitty. I couldn't help buying and reading it and I loved it!
Obernewtyn (chronicles of obernewtyn 1 ) by Isobelle Carmody. Yep, you guessed it. I picked it up because of the kitty. I adore this series so I'm glad I have a weakness for kitties.
So, what have we learned about my cover judging ways? Apparently I like cute guys and kitties.
Lol I read Ghost and the Goth because of the cover as well. I'm glad I did, those books are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you read it because of the cover too. I've heard some people that DIDN'T read it because of the cover.
DeleteI love kitties, and men with kitties is the best combo ever!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny because I feel the same way about Infinity as you do. I love the cover, but the book was a bit meh for me. Existence has an amazing cover because I love glowing eyes, although I've yet to read it. I've heard of the Cal Leandros series, but I need more people to tell me to read it.
I'm going to have to check out your favorite series. When you know someone who says, "This book is my all time favorite!" you feel like you need to read it. I want to know why you like it so much. I'll have to get my hands on it.
Really awesome list! I love doing TTT when I can. It's my favorite bookish meme.
Best combo ever agreed!
DeleteI hope you check out my favorite series, though, I'm learning it's not for everyone. :(
There's nothing all that special about the cover of Intertwined and yet every time I see it, a light just goes on in my head. Maybe I'm just a chest girl :) I'm glad that I'm a woman and can say that. Ha! Great picks Jenny!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I know what's with that cover? Even after I read it and HATED it, I'm still drawn to the cover.
DeleteIt's a bummer when a pretty cover doesn't lead to a great book. I always feel fooled. Article 5 tricked me.
ReplyDeleteBut it's such a good feeling when you pick a book for it's cover and it turns out to be really really good. This was Anna Dressed in Blood for me.
Hmmm, I have Article 5 on my TBR shelf. Maybe I should reconsider???
DeleteI have completely different taste in covers, in spite of the fact that I also like hot males and kitties. Interesting. If I wasn't on blog break, I'd probably tear up the shelves, looking for favorite covers. These are not things I keep in my head, although I did love the moon covers of The Dead and the Gone series by Susan Beth Pfeffer (and kept reading them because of the covers, even though I found the books wholly unsatisfying). I love a good red dress cover, something really retro (like a 40's look - man in suit and hat, honking big car, men in WWII uniforms, fighter planes), and books with a funky new minimalist design. Huh. I could go on, but I think I should shut up and get ready to run errands.
ReplyDeleteLOL! There is something about the 40's look that draws me in too.
DeleteI forgot about the White Cat cover - love that one!
ReplyDeleteAgain, what's not to love? ;)
DeleteI love how you picked books you read just because of their covers! I do that sometimes too :P Totally agree with you about the Curseworkers series...it's sooo good.
ReplyDeleteThe Cait Files
It is awesomeness! I'm such a sucker for hot guys and kitties.
DeleteNice list! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteNow I'm trying to remember if you read them all???
DeleteI didn't read it because of the cover, but my favorite cover ever is of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I wish I could paste it here. It's on my blog somewhere. It is head and shoulders about all the rest.
ReplyDeleteThat's on my TBR shelf but I can't remember the cover. I'll have to go look.
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