Top Ten Tuesday - Irresistible Covers
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Author note: Computer was acting up so no pretty pictures...
This week's topic is Irrestible Covers and Titles, but I have a confession to make. I am a sucker for a pretty covers. They matter much more to me than the titles. I know that's a bit shallow for a dedicated reader. But they're so pretty! Therefore, I am making this list Irresitible Covers...
1. Twilight Saga -- I know that I've seen this style over and over lately, but I really loved the Twilight saga covers when they were released. They're simplistic, yet engaging. They have meaning, but aren't overwhleming. I love the look of these.
2. The Hunger Games trilogy -- Confession time, I haven't actually read these. But I just love the covers. I can't wait to get the second and third book so I can read before the movie releases.
3. Autumn by David Moody -- So creepy! I love the distorted face. It really scares the crap out of me. I don't even have to know that the story's about zombies. I'm scared already.
4. Fables series -- Each volume's cover is so intricate yet beautiul. I find them fascinating. I want copies of these to hang in my house. Yes, I am that geeky and proud of it!
5. Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger -- I'm so in love with steampunk right now. I especially am drawn to steampunk clothes. These covers have beautiful clothes amongst interesting black and white city scapes. I love the look: modern and yet old.
6. All of Jill Mansell -- I love these redone covers. They are definitely chick lit, but no half naked men or women. They're tasteful yet whimsical. I especially love Staying at Daisy's with Clarissa the dog featured.
7. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris -- Makes me giggle every time I see it. Plus, the stories are just wonderfully delightful.
8. Zombies vs. Unicorns -- Usually anthology covers are pretty blah with tons of names and writing. I love the simplicity of this cover. And I'm obsessed with zombies!
9. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan -- I've read that lots of people don't like this cover, but I love it. I usually shy away from covers with people. I like to create an image of the character in mind. But somehow this was exactly how I pictured Mary. Love it!
10. The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff -- Very simplistic yet stylistic. It's not overwhelming, but there's enough going on to catch my eye. And this book is one of my favorites this year.