>> Hardback Paperback <3 <<
This is obviously the sort of book which a lot of you wouldn't read but l have this on my romance bookshelf so thought l would compare the covers. l have the HB cover (but in PB) but l do actually prefer the PB, although l think it makes it look like it's for older readers. I just find the picture of the little girl so sweet and l love the font.
>> Paperback 1Paperback 2 <3 <<
This is comparing two released instead of HB vs PB. PB 1 is the oldest release and l think this shows how covers have changed. l much prefer PB 2 (New release) although l don't love either of them. If l seen PB 2 in my library in the summer l would definitely pick it up! The summer just really puts me in the mood for these sort of reads.
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>> Hardback <3Paperback <<
I really can not get on with covers like this PB one. These covers never attract me to a book and actually put me off it.l love action movies but not books which revolve around constant action and killing/hunting and l feel these sort of covers remind me of a dvd cover.
I really like the HB cover because it's purple (my favourite cover) and also makes you ask questions.
The Accidental Mother I can't decide which I like best. I think they are both pretty and cute. I would have a hard time choosing, but if I was in a shop and had them both in my hand, I would probably choose the cheapest option, so I am assuming that would be the paperback one. I listened to The Baby Group by Rowan on my ipod last year and it was so funny. I haven't read any others by her yet but I'm sure I will.
ReplyDeleteFaking 19. Mmm, to be honest I hate both of them. I really do. Neither would make me pick up that book unless I'd read some amazing reviews about it.
I love, love, LOVE the hardcover of The Killing Dance. It is mysterious and as another purple lover, just the sort of cover that would make me pick up the book whether I liked the synopsis or not. I am so shallow LOL.
Comparisons are a really cool idea! I always hate when one cover is better than the other...and I don't have the better cover, lol. Likewise, I hate when the cover changes after all the other books look one way.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the PB for The Accidental Mother as well. Like you, I'm noto fond of either Faking 19 cover, but you're right--it's very easy to see how the trends shifted!
I prefer the hardcover of The Killing Dance as well. Um, PURPLE!!!!! Plus, look at that awesome tattoo. The PB is more niche; I'd be less likely to pick it up.
This is such a neat idea! I have the accidental mother on my shelf, and one of the reasons I first picked it up was because of the little girl on the cover. So I'm going to have to go with the paperback. I like to read the synopsis, and see the cover and see if they appear to coordinate in some way. I haven't read or seen Faking 19, but I think I like the pb 2 copy better. Like I said, for me I need to know a little bit about the book and see if they coordinate, but pb2 looks summery and makes me want summer :) For the Killing Dance, another book I don't know about, I would say i like the Hardback version better. It just stands out. The paperback version is kind of creepy.
ReplyDeleteKaren - I liked the first book l read of Rowan's but l still haven't read another!
ReplyDeleteHaha! l think a lot of people (including me) are like that!
A Backwards Story - LOL! Me too, it sucks
Lacey - Thank you =) Glad you like it. The little girl is cute!