Friday, March 9, 2012

Feature & Follow #5

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Q: Have you ever looked at book's cover and thought, This is going to horrible? But, was instead pleasantly surprised? Show us the cover and tell us about the book.


I'm sure this has happened, but not recently. I went and got myself a cup of coffee as I thought about this question. Still nothing. I think the opposite has happened to me more. I see a book that I like the cover, the blurb on the back intrigues me or I've heard wonderful things about the book, but I have a hard to getting drawn into the story. 

If after I finish my delicious cup of coffee I think of a book, I'll come back and update my answer. 

How about you? Do any books come to mind? 





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  1. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, quite a few come to mind, yes. LOL
    I’m a new gfc follower.
    http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-13.html

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    1. Cherie ColyerMarch 10, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      Hi Kah. I stopped by your blog and you do have some great examples. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Angela BrownMarch 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    No, I've had the same experience as you. There are so many wonderful covers, be it photo, illustrated, manga style and so forth. More authors are aware of the need for a great cover. But it helps to have the inside content be enjoyable too, which isn't always the case.

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    1. Cherie ColyerMarch 10, 2012 at 8:25 AM

      It's always disappointing when the inside doesn't match the cover or synopsis. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Beth D.March 9, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I agree. The opposite happens to me a great deal. Thanks for stopping by!

    New Follower!
    Beth ^_^
    http://sweetbooksnstuff.blogspot.com/

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  4. SanaMarch 10, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Yes, this happens to me more than what the question asked but then it really depends. Covers do play an important part in attracting me towards reading the book, but if synopsis is good enough then it doesn't as much.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF! A new follower!

    Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile

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    1. Cherie ColyerMarch 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM

      I agree. I usually read the synopsis too before deciding if I will read or pass on a book. Thanks for stopping by.

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