Paperback's Pondering's is a weekly discussion when I take a topic and well, ponder about it! This week's topic is all about my opinion on book covers.
The only thing that bothers me on a cover is couples. I feel like couples on a romance cover showing too much chemistry can make me uncomfortable reading the book in public. I just don't like it. However other than that, the thing that will really sell me on a book is the synopsis, not the cover.
Now I'm not saying that I don't appreciate a nice cover when I see one. There are many covers that I note are exceptionally beautiful. However I myself, don't find it that important.
There's a big debate as to matching covers in a series, and a lot of people find it annoying when the sequel doesn't match the original. Speaking from personal experiences, I'm most of the time too excited to read the sequel, that the cover is the last thing I notice.
I think it's mostly because I don't consider myself a very visual learner. I like to read about information, as opposed to look at it. So when I pick up a book, I will immediately turn it on to the back and read the blurb.
I want to know what you think. Is the cover the most important component in your opinion, or are you partial to something else?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
For me personally, I really get ticked off when they show a full frontal image of the characters in the front. I don't like that because it doesn't give me a chance for my mind to visualize the characters in the way that I imagined them to be. It makes me feel like I've spoiled myself before even reading the book. I agree with you on the too much chemistry on covers and how embarrassing it is to read the book in public. Usually I opt for ebooks when this happens.
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That's a good point. Images of characters on covers can really change what you imagine them to be while reading. And I agree, I would totally read an e book before reading a book with too much chemistry in public!
DeleteTo me, the cover is pretty important, but not a selling point. As long as it isn't tacky, I'm good. Couples on covers bother me too. Actually, faces on covers in general bother me. It just makes me uncomfortable seeing people on covers, especially if their face is zoomed in, no matter how attractive they are.
ReplyDeleteI can see why faces on covers would annoy you! It can be a bit creepy even, if it's so close up. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI like a nice cover for a book, especially if I'll put it on my bookshelf, but I'll never buy a book only because it has a beautiful cover. For example, sometimes when I read a book on my kindle I like it so much that I want it in physical form. Then I'll search which edition's cover I like the best.
ReplyDeleteI generally don't like faces on covers. I prefer more abstract, drawing-like or paintings on covers. Great post :)
I do love drawings on covers! It's very creative and beautiful :)
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