Hello, lovely people!
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I have to admit – I love this Top Ten Tuesday prompt. There has always been that time when you see a cover of a book, and you immediately pick it up, or add it to your Goodreads list, without even checking the synopsis. It has happened to me many times. Even though I always try to choose my books carefully, there are always those times when I just can’t resist.
1. Furyborn by Claire Legrand
From the moment I saw this book, I knew I had to read it. The cover is so beautiful and symmetrical. It has red and gold. It has a crown and a sword. And I don’t need to know anything else. My copy of this book also contains deckled edges, which is part of a very fun blog post I did recently, where I try to find books for a challenge. Check it out here.
2. The Illustrated Child by Polly Crosby
I love the art on this cover. The pink paint scattered behind the title. And the girl with the red hair that appears to be carefree and happy. It gives me good vibes, and I like it.
3. Wonderland by Juno Dawson
The neon style captured my attention straight away. Then, the rabbit reminded me of Playboy – I won’t lie. So I was intrigued. And then I read the title – which instantly corrected me that it was something to do with Alice in Wonderland. And I was sold.
4. The Flight by Julie Clark
I have a thing for planes and deserted islands. Perhaps I think it all started with the series “Lost”. I am the person that will watch plane crashes one hour before boarding a plane. That person that listens to plane crash podcasts – it’s me. So, unsurprisingly, when I spotted a plane and a beach, I had to request it from NetGalley.
5. Feathertide by Beth Cartwright
I love reading about the sea, and I love mermaids. I think this cover is beautiful and very artistic, and I couldn’t resist to add it to my TBR.
6. A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The orange and brown combination, and the simplicity, but accuracy of the design is something I can’t resist. I immediately knew it was to do with magic, and I am ready. I will be reading A Deadly Education at the end of the month.
7. Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana PopoviΔ
I mean – just look at that cover! It’s so beautiful. Need I say more?
8. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The winter theme, the lovely warm cottage and the artistic style immediately gave it away for me that this is a Russian setting. And being Slavic, this theme is very familiar to me, and I am always drawn to it.
9. These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling
Witchcraft, spiritual things, tarot reading are things I enjoy in my own time, for just myself, as it helps me relaxes and find my inner peace. When I saw this cover, I was immediately intrigued and interested.
10. Sea Witch by Sarah Henning
Sea, witches, possibly mermaids? Yes, please? The illustration is fantastic and I can already sense danger and mystery. Of all the books listed, I thing this one may be the one I am most excited to read.
And there we have them – the Top Ten Tuesday books I want to read, only based on the cover. I didn’t include their synopsis on purpose, because they might appeal to you as well based on just the cover. And if they intrigue you enough to search for them, maybe they should be your next read too. π
Let me know in the comments some of the books you want to read based on the cover, or if you have read any of the books I mentioned above. And if you could choose one to read, which one would it be? If you have your own Top Ten Tuesday post, let me know – I would love to check it out!
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The Bear and the Nightingale gives off a folktale vibe that I like.
Yes, I definitely agree!
I wasn’t a big fan of Sea Witch, I hope you enjoy it more.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/09/15/top-ten-tuesday-281/
Oh, that’s interesting, I’ll keep that in mind π Thank you!
No worries!
The Illustrated Child has such an eye-catching cover.
My post .
Yess, couldn’t agree more <3
I have a few of these on my tbr. My faves are 7-10. Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2020/09/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-want-to-read.html.
I love this post. 7-10 are my tfave and some of these are on my tbr. Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2020/09/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-want-to-read.html.
Such fun and creative covers!
Thank you!
All these covers are wonderful!
Here’s my Top Ten Tuesday!
Happy Reading! π
Thank you!
I had the exact same thoughts when I saw Wonderland before reading your comment. It made me think the same things.
I am glad it wasn’t just me π
I really like the cover for The Bear and the Nightingale. Here is my Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Fun! A lot of times the cover is our first introduction to a book, so it’s no wonder publishers spend a lot of time and money making awesome ones. You chose some great ones. I haven’t heard of most of them. THE FLIGHT is one I’m going to check out.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Thank you Susan! I completely agree about the covers – and it is what usually first attracts me to a book. The synopsis is second, and if both fit my taste, I want to read it π
Great post and amazing list of books. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting some of these books on my radar.
Thank you so much Kati!
I tried to read The Bear and the Nightingale for a book club I’m in but it didn’t work for me. I own an ebook of These Witches Don’t Burn. It’s high up on my list, after the 240982309 blog tours I signed up for in 2020, HAHA. But yeah, all of these covers are gorgeous. Great post.
Thank you Kate. sorry you didn’t enjoy the Bear and the Nightingale, hope your next read is amazing though!
I think I bought Sea Witch simply because of the cover, too! I also absolutely love A Deadly Education! I love simple covers with a lot of details. It’s so pretty.
-Amber
Thank you Amber!
I used to read books based on covers. I have read some that were not great and I have read some great books that had ugly covers. Now I just read by the synopsis.
I have learned the hard way as well, even though I can now predict the synopsis a bit from the cover for the most part π
Furyborn and A Deadly Education are must reads!
Yess! π
Great list of books.
Thank you Robin!
I always stop scrolling when I see Wicked Like A Wildfire on blogs. That cover is so pretty!
Couldn’t agree more Aj <3