I would say that cover art plays a large part in whether I pick up a book to learn more about it. Ultimately my decision to purchase is usually based on content. I am definitely guilty of buying the occasional book as eye candy though. Check out my Cover Crazy posts to see some of the amazing covers out there.
Honestly, now that I'm a kindle user I find myself relying less and less on cover art and more on reviews and recommendations. I can say that I never cared for any of the covers of The Hunger Games series, but I am absolutely obsessed with the books!
How about you guys, do you judge a book by the cover?
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Huh, I hadn't really thought about how using an e-reader might effect that. I can definitely be sucked in my a pretty cover or turned off by an ugly one, but it's always reviews that get me to pick it up and writing that gets me to commit.
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Hi there! Blog hopping over. Really like your blog! :D I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteAnd I completely agree with you about the covers. Especially that Kindle helps you not mind too much.
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I try to base mine on content too! I've been disappointed by some covers. I'm a new follower. My FF is at Coffee Table Reviews
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I agree with you! Since I've been using my Nook, the summary and reviews play an important role in me purchasing a book, although occasionally I will look at a cover hehe..
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