tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post8355342196402194022..comments2023-10-26T08:24:58.534-07:00Comments on Busy Moms Who Love to Read: Judging a Book by It's CoverJust the five of us!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16969836857324191934noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-1730922357075229422010-03-23T17:23:57.382-07:002010-03-23T17:23:57.382-07:00Very good points Michelle! I totally agree that th...Very good points Michelle! I totally agree that the little blurbs on a book need to be accurate, especially when it comes to non-fiction and self-help. These books are meant to educate in one way or another and should do that. And how annoying to read a book that touts itself as an "easy read" when it is not!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845419105669545003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-3722548572652372252010-03-23T16:10:08.747-07:002010-03-23T16:10:08.747-07:00I think the cover is an important part of the book...I think the cover is an important part of the book, and the book buying process. Thinking about not just the front cover (which needs to grab your attention to differentiate itself from the myriad of other books in its category), what about the back cover?<br /><br />I tend to read a lot of non-fiction, and I firmly believe that the promises made on the covers need to match what's inside. (This is where our negative review thread comes into play). <br /><br />I recently wrote a negative review on a book, first because I could barely stand to read the contents, but also because the book promised to give tips, and be easy to read - when it was neither. I think truth in marketing needs to be called into question when a book isn't what it promises to be.<br /><br />As far as covers, I am drawn to covers that are colorful, and give me something to ponder. My most recent read, "The Girl She Used To Be" by David Cristofano has a picture of a girl with her back to us sitting on a suitcase in the middle of a long dirt road. I think that picture made me want to read it almost as much as the first page.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680805220691539959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-83826325633447700662010-03-22T09:59:22.497-07:002010-03-22T09:59:22.497-07:00Well, you can go real simple for real cheap. Or me...Well, you can go real simple for real cheap. Or mediocre for a little more.<br />OR, real nice - but you have to pay for it.<br />Thanks. *grin*Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-37345184267932694522010-03-21T10:04:56.959-07:002010-03-21T10:04:56.959-07:00Alexia - I tend to agree with you about books bein...Alexia - I tend to agree with you about books being better then the movie, there is so much more detail, and I can imagine the characters how I want. <br />Karen - didn't know cover art was expensive, I think that might effect me a little more when I am looking. Love your covers BTW =)<br />Vet - more and more I am looking to reviews more than covers, good point!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845419105669545003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-65911618863865891062010-03-20T22:10:42.917-07:002010-03-20T22:10:42.917-07:00I am not influenced by the cover as much as I am b...I am not influenced by the cover as much as I am by reviews.veterankindergartenteacherhttp://www.veterankindergartenteacher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-50734373599575290762010-03-20T19:34:58.899-07:002010-03-20T19:34:58.899-07:00I try not to let the cover influence me as there a...I try not to let the cover influence me as there are so many instances of the cover having nothing to do with the story, but it's hard to ignore. <br /><br />I freely admit that I'm prejudiced against Fabio covers, featuring the swooning heroine and the Fabio-like cover-boy, as they're so cheesy. <br /><br />On the other hand, some covers are so beautiful that I can't resist picking them up!<br /><br />Wish I could explain why some people want both the original and movie tie-in covers so buy the same book twice, but I'm stumped. Personally, I always prefer the original covers as the book is usually better than the movie. Just my opinion of course. :)Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902335311245863589.post-23444680043525828502010-03-20T12:34:22.462-07:002010-03-20T12:34:22.462-07:00Well, as one who has written two books and paid a ...Well, as one who has written two books and paid a lot of money for the cover art, I can say the cover is pretty important to me. *grin*<br />I love my covers and am so thankful for the guy who created them!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.com