Friday Face Off: Birthstone Book Covers: Opal/Tourmaline

FFO

Today is another opportunity to play along at the Friday Face Off where you choose a book and compare the covers. Originally created by  Books by Proxy). If you’re taking part I would love you to drop me a link so I can check out your cover choices. .

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 of the month, 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) 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.

Today I’m taking part in the birthstone meme as mentioned above. The rules and everything you need to know are at the bottom of the post. Now, take a look at my covers to match this month’s birthstones. I’ve chosen three for Tourmaline/Opal.

Not sure how well I’ve chosen here – this was far more difficult than I expected! So, no pressure – here they are:

My favourites: Well I found choosing a favourite for each really tough too – what is wrong with me? I closed one eye and squinted at these sideways and I’ve chosen:

Which is your favourite this week?

Rules

  • Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone.
  • HAVE FUN!
  • Nominate people if you want!

Friday Face Off: Monthly Cover Compare

FFO

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?