Friday Face Off: Monthly Cover Compare

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Today I’m returning to the  Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy). This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers.  Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite.  If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a comment/link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.

I’ve decided to make a couple of changes to my weekly Friday Face Off – nothing too drastic – at the start of the month, the first Friday Face Off I’m aiming to take a look at joining in with the Birthstone Book Covers meme created by Leslie @ Books Are The New Black so for the first FFO every month I will search for covers that match that month’s birthstone (from books that I’ve read hopefully!) and compare them and choose a favourite. For the last Friday of every month I’m going to look at the books I’ve read that month and do the same. So, I anticipate reading at least one more book this month so I will include my next book in today’s line up too.

My favourite:

I have had some good reads this month and this was a difficult choice. I love the cover for A Waltz of Sinister Import – it’s my kind of cover so I’m immediately drawn to it. I also like Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel – the colours are really eye catching and it really does give a striking nod to Agatha Christie with its retro feel. But, I like the deceptiveness of the CJ Tudor cover with all the pink and the ice cream truck looking so captivating.

Which is your favourite this week?

13 Responses to “Friday Face Off: Monthly Cover Compare”

  1. Charlotte's avatar Charlotte

    I love the sound for both of your new spins on the Friday Face Off, what fun ideas. You’ve read such a wonderful amount this month too. My readings been majorly down (I’ve been busy, had more headaches than usual and let my reading/blogging/Instagram balance fall majorly out of whack). I’m hoping for a book packed October to make up for it though.

    There are some stunning covers here. I think my favourite is probably The Faerie Handmaid but I love Bodies Of Magic, A Waltz Of Sinister Import and Serenity Falls too. I do think the latter suits the vibes of the story perfectly and I love seeing a book within the genre using pink too.

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      Yes, I love that Serenity Falls cover, it’s so kind of simplistically sinsiter.

      Lynn 😀

  2. Tammy's avatar Tammy

    I love your new plans, and I’ve been thinking about joining in the birthstone cover posts too. And yes, that Serenity Falls cover is so well done, both menacing and idyllic😁

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      I really fancies joining in with a couple of memes and so I thought rather than post more and more I could use these memes as themes for the FFO. That was my thought – how well it will work out remains to be seen!

      Lynn 😀

  3. papercryptids's avatar papercryptids

    I’m planning on doing my first birthstone cover post too! It’s my first month book blogging and it’s so exciting that people are still doing the blog memes – I haven’t been on WordPress since 2014!!

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      Sorry for the delay in replying. I’m playing catch up and can’t wait to see what you posted.

      Lynn 😀

  4. Gem's Book Talk's avatar Gem's Book Talk

    I think A Waltz of Sinister Import is probably my favourite, but I also fine Exit Party rather eye-catching as well!

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      The Stephanie Burgis covers have all been really good.

      Lynn 😀

  5. Leslie's avatar Leslie

    Well I love this plan!! Thank you for wanting to join up my little ol’ meme! I look forward to seeing this unfold each month! 🙂

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      I’m really looking forward to taking part. I think it’s going to be great. Lots of lovely birthstone covers to compare and choose a favourite.
      Lynn 😀

      • Leslie's avatar Leslie

        Yes, I always love seeing how everyone chooses different books too! 😊

  6. Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum's avatar Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

    Thanks for highlighting that cover, I’ve seen it several times already but only with this post I’m noticing the little details. Like the stuff the ice cream truck is actually selling!

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      I really do think its a great cover. And I enjoyed the book too – so, win win.

      Lynn 😀

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