I wanted to bring you another post in the Inspirational Female Characters series, but I’m battling fever, fatigue and a horrible headache. Instead, I’ve decided to share this guest post that I wrote a while back on Mahriya’s amazing book blog, My Bookish Life. It’s a part of a writing challenge called The Typewriter Project and I’m so stoked to be a part of it! I hope you like my post. Let me know in the comments section below how much of a role book covers play in you deciding to read or buy a book.
Guest Post – Beauty and the Book
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Sorry to hear you’re not feeling well, Nandini! (*hugs*) I’ll definitely check out your post at My Bookish Life when I have a chance.
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OK, I just finished reading the post (nice job, btw!). For me, a book cover *can* be very important in grabbing my interest in the book. And if the cover draws me in, then I’ll read the blurb to see if I might want to read the story within. The only reason why I said “*can* be very important” is that sometimes I’ll see the blurb first (like on Amazon or Goodreads) before the cover is revealed, and then I might decide then and there whether I’m interested in the story.
I hope that isn’t too confusing. My overall thought is, basically, yes. Cover artwork is important, and the more beautiful or well-rendered the cover is, the more likely it will catch my attention. And it’s better to have a visually appealing cover than a boring or garish one, IMO.
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I agree, Sara. I’m attracted by beautiful covers as well and sometimes spend a lot of time admiring it on physical books, but I see the blurb as well before deciding if I’m going to pick up the book or not. It’s a well-known fact that pretty covers can mask a terrible story and vice-versa. However, if the book manages to have a good cover and a great story, I’ll probably go out and buy the book. 😊
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“It’s a well-known fact that pretty covers can mask a terrible story and vice-versa.”
Yup. I’ve run into both cases before. It just goes to show how important BOTH the cover and the blurb are in our book-buying / -reading decisions. 😉
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Thanks, Sara. 🙂 I don’t know if it’s the change in the season, but I was sick before my birthday and again afterwards. Hopefully, I’ll get better soon.
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Bummer. It’s never fun to be sick on or around your birthday. (That’s happened to me before.) Get some rest, and take care of yourself.
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Thanks, I’ll. 🙂 I’m too sick to say much else. I appreciate all of your concern. It is so sweet of you! ❤
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Get well soon.
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Thank you! 🙂 I’m already a little better today.
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