17 October 2011

Top Ten Books: Titles or Covers that made me buy them...



So, I never like to judge books by their covers, but I think all readers have to admit that there has at leas been one book that has really caught their attention. Then, after reading the back, you suddenly dive in for the read, or at least the buy. So those eye catching covers, and titles, really DO mean a lot...

So, just a FEW favorites!

1. The Luxe by Ana Godbersen - Okay, so my friend Jenn sort of let me know about this book, but I love the dress on the front, the color, and the classical style. Not to mention the title is catching in that short and simple sort of way.

2. Penguin Clothbounds - Okay, OKAY, tell me these are not just sexy classics? I can't walk past these books without needing to pick them up, feel them, go through their pages. No, they're not original covers, and the titles all vary, but it's just gorgeous...








3. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - I haven't read this yet, because I understand I should be reading the other books first. However, there was something about this book that made me want to buy it. The title was catchy, the cover was gorgeous, so I snuck it into my checkout cart when I was shopping for textbooks. It's just SO pretty. (P.S. Has anybody read this who can at least tell me it's also a sexy story too?)






4. The Children of Hurin by Tolkien - I chose this book because I am such a huge fan of Alan Lee, the illustrator. Honestly, I bought this book for the story and his art.






I told you there were just a few. Why? I really have no idea. I love gorgeous covers, but my favorite books, or at least most of the books that I have, do not have the best covers. Not that they aren't good books but... ya know. For instance, one of my absolute favorites, The Great Gatsby,  has an AWFUL cover image for every edition I've found.

HUGE BONUS POINTS to the person who sends me a Gatsby with a sexy cover. I will marry you/love you forever!

You know the drill, comment below, and give me your opinion.
Written by Becca A. at 11:58 PM
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18 comments:

  1. EmmyOctober 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Becca,

    Here's a cover for Great Gatsby that I kinda liked: http://ws.elance.com/file/finalcover.gif?crypted=Y3R4JTNEcG9ydGZvbGlvJTI2ZmlkJTNEMjk5NDc3MzIlMjZyaWQlM0QtMSUyNnBpZCUzRDMwNTAyMjc=

    Also, I tried to friend you on Good Reads, so please don't be weirded out by a random friend request....that was just moi ;)

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  2. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I think this cover for The Great Gatsby is really good, it get the whole Art Deco 1920s font down pat.
    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4671.The_Great_Gatsby

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  3. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I'm very torn on the clothbounds, on one hand I think they are quite pretty, on the other, some of the covers bug me because I don't think they are good enough for the books I love! That one is pretty though.

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  4. Anne@HeadFullofBooksOctober 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I wished I was at school when I made my list so I could look at the books and remind myself what attracted me to purchase them in the first place.

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  5. BrookeOctober 18, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I loved Clockwork Angel. I read it before the Mortal Instruments and liked it quite a bit more. Steampunk is just so fun and YES, Sexy! :) GO READ IT!!

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  6. Kathy Ann ColemanOctober 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    I definitely agree with you about Clockwork Angel. That cover is very striking. :)

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  7. The1stdaughterOctober 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Ha! I seriously bought The Children of Hurin for the very same reason. Love Alan Lee's work and that cover is so gorgeous in person.

    Great picks! If you have a minute stop by to see what I picked this week at There's A Book.

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  8. Kayla LambOctober 18, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Penguin clothbounds made it onto my list, too. They're just so incredibly beautiful to look at, and, y'know, read. :)

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  9. JenniferOctober 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Yep, Penguins for me, too. I'm buying them one at a time whenever I can squeeze them in the budget, and I intend to eventually own even the ones that I know I'll never read, just because I have to have a complete set on my shelves some day. Speaking of beautiful decor, BTW, I love this blog. It's so pretty!
    JNCL
    The Beauty of Eclecticism

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    The Luxe is a beautiful cover - I didn't buy it but I borrowed it from my library purely for that. Didn't even bother to read the back of the book!

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  11. TrishOctober 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Yes, those Penguin clothbounds are so pretty! They make such beautiful gifts, too.

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  12. Amy @ bookgoonieOctober 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    All of Clare's books are gorgeous.

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  13. MamaMunkyOctober 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I had Luxe on my list too. I disagree with you about Gatsby. It's one of my favorite books ever, and I love all the covers. I even have a t-shirt with one of the covers on it.

    Lindsey @ http://www.babiesbooksandsigns.com/2011/10/top-ten-tuesday_18.html

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  14. Jac (Two Moms Reading) October 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The Luxe and CLockwork Angel are both on my wishlist because of their amazing covers :)

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  15. CheyOctober 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    The Luxe series have such great covers. :)

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  16. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I'm with you on the Penguin cloth bounds. They're beautiful! I want them all. The Puffin ones for kids are super cool too.

    Alison at The Cheap Reader

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  17. Cathy De Los SantosOctober 18, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I love the dress on the Luxe cover. Here's my Top Ten

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  18. Alexa S.October 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I love the covers of all of Cassandra Clare's books. They all stand out for me! :)

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