Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's topic is things that make me pick up a book. I've done a similar list of things that will instantly make me want to read a book, so I thought I would take this week's topic in a more literal direction and list some aspects of book covers that draw me in. Generally the cover is our first impression of a book, and there seem to be a few commonalities that will make me want to know more about a book as soon as I see it.
Simplicity: Sometimes a simple cover in a bold color is all that's needed.
Pops of color: A black and white cover punctuated with a pop of color is so striking!
The Eiffel Tower: I am obsessed with Paris, so if I see the Eiffel Tower on a cover, that immediately makes me want to know more about it.
Interesting typography: I love a good font, particularly if it evokes a certain time period.
A pretty dress, particularly if it's period dress: I love historical fiction, and seeing an old-fashioned dress on the cover is a surefire way to make me want to know more about a book.
What are some things you love to see on book covers?
I love seeing pretty book covers :) Who doesn't? Thanks for the collection. I love seeing clever covers that might only have meaning when you've finished the book (like some of the artwork in the A Court of Frost and Starlight covers) and then also simple covers can also really draw my attention. I guess anything striking and I love it when I can easily recognise that it might be a book by a favourite author (like all of Annette Marie's covers) or some of the gorgeous YA fantasy covers that have been coming out (like Everless/Evermore, The Gilded Wolves, Ash Princess etc).
ReplyDeleteYes, I love when authors have a specific type of design that they use for all their covers! And yeah, when the cover takes on new meaning once you've read the book, that's always good, too!
DeleteThe night circus is one of my faves!
ReplyDeleteLotte | www.lottelauv.blogspot.co.uk
Love that one!
DeleteGreat list! Yes, I love simple cover designs and I really love those covers that have that one pop of colour - if that pop of colour just happens to be yellow, even better.
ReplyDeleteYes, it really stands out!
DeleteYes! Covers always get me. Agree with your list especially pops of color and typography.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grace!
DeleteWhat an interesting take on this topic! You picked some beautiful / eye-catching covers too. :)
ReplyDelete- Megan @ The Hungry Bookworm
Thanks, Megan!
DeleteThese are some pretty covers.
ReplyDeleteMy post: http://www.lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-things-that-make-me-pick-up-a-book/
Thanks, Lydia!
DeleteInteresting take on this week's topic! A good cover is really important.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteCovers are definitely important. I never really thought about the fonts, but you're right -- they make a difference. Now I'll notice them for sure :)
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
Thanks, Susan!
DeleteI've never read Outlander but that cover is so striking, with the solid blue. I like simplistic covers that still manage to jump out like that, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd there is something about the Eiffel Tower. Even though I don't read a lot of straight up romance I always love a shot of Paris or the Eiffel Tower on a cover.
There are so many pretty covers that have a lot going on, but ther's definitely something to be said for a simple design.
DeleteI do like all of these, but what I really appreciate is when the cover actually ties into the book or really captures the mood of the book.
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree!
DeleteI LOVE the Outlander cover. I'm glad you do as well. One of my favorites and I love the color blue. I also really like the historical fiction books with the various dresses on them.
ReplyDeleteThat Outlander cover is really the best!
DeleteGreat list! I love those pops of color and interesting fonts too. Oh and of course the Eiffel Tower!
ReplyDeleteThe pretty dress thing makes me take a second look as well :D
ReplyDeleteGets me every time!
DeleteI love pops of color too. Great list! And thanks for stopping by my TTT.
ReplyDeleteTressa @ Wishful Endings
The simple kind with just a background and basic text just don't do it for me :-/ But I love color pops! And interesting typography can pull me in too. I love that you were able to pinpoint specific things you like on covers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristen!
DeleteSuch pretty pretty covers! I am a sucker for a simple one or one with something that is from Paris too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Verushka!
DeleteThere's just something about period dresses that draw me to a cover as well! I'm not much into covers with people on the cover though. I love creative fonts!
ReplyDeleteCam @ Camillea Reads
Me, too, I love a good font!
DeleteI definitely love the 'black-and-white with a pop of colour' thing! That always looks so eye-catching! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is!
DeleteAh the Outlander series. I love it. I love simply covers. I also love historical books, one of my favorite genres to read.
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Mary!
DeleteOh!! Interesting picks! I too really love interesting typography and little pops of color! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erica!
DeleteStephanie's Paris cover is SO cute. The book sounds it too, also the type is lovely!! :) Thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland's 'Waiting on Wednesday' last week.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Rissi!
Delete