Friday Face Off : In space nobody can hear you scream
28 January 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Books by Proxy, Friday Face off, Murder in space, One Way, SJ Morden
Here we are again with the Friday Face Off meme created by Books by Proxy . This is a great opportunity to feature some of your favourite book covers. The rules are fairly simple each week, following a predetermined theme (list below) choose a book (this doesn’t have to be a book that you’ve read), compare a couple of the different covers available for that particular book and choose your favourite. Future’s themes are listed below – if you have a cover in mind that you’re really wanting to share then feel free to leave a comment about a future suggested theme. I’ve also listed events that take place during the year, that I’m aware of, so you can link up your covers – if you’re aware of any events that you think I should include then give me a shout.
I’ve added themes in below. For information, I’m trying out some new ideas so along with coming up with particular items for book covers I thought we could also look for certain elements contained within the book or that play a large part in the story – this really broadens things out because I have plenty of more ideas with this – I’ve gone for a few of the Tough Travel Themes (so a book with that theme – just choose any book – the theme isn’t necessarily on the cover, then compare covers), also, I’ve thrown in some genres and some colours. Hopefully this will open things out a little and give us some more freedom to come up with new books.
This week’s theme:
In space nobody can hear you scream – murder mystery in space
One thing that I think I need to work on is reading more sci-fi! When I go through my lists I realise how little I read in this genre and I think I really need to step out of my comfort zone a bit more. Anyway, I’ve gone this week for One Way by SJ Morden. Not a lot of covers for this but here they are:
Well, initially I’m drawn to the first cover with the planet and the astronaut floating alone in the dar. But then I kind of like the lonely figure standing on the dusty terrain by himself. I actually don’t think I can chose a favourite this week – which one do you like?
If you know of an event that’s coming up let me know and I’ll try and include covers that work for the event itself so that you can link up to the Friday Face Off and, as always, if you wish to submit an idea then leave me a comment – or if you’d like to host a week then simply let me know. Also, I would just mention that it’s very possible that some of these might be repeats from previous FFOs although I have tried to invent more ‘open ended’ prompt that can be interpreted differently and also prompts that relate to emotions. Finally, don’t struggle with any of these, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting books. If you can’t come up with a book you think fits for a particular week use a freebie – perhaps a recent read for example:
Next Week – brooding and dull like a cloudy sky – a cover that is grey
2022
Friday Face Off : Like a fine wine
21 January 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Books by Proxy, Friday Face off, Harry Harrison, The Stainless Steel Rat
Here we are again with the Friday Face Off meme created by Books by Proxy . This is a great opportunity to feature some of your favourite book covers. The rules are fairly simple each week, following a predetermined theme (list below) choose a book (this doesn’t have to be a book that you’ve read), compare a couple of the different covers available for that particular book and choose your favourite. Future’s themes are listed below – if you have a cover in mind that you’re really wanting to share then feel free to leave a comment about a future suggested theme. I’ve also listed events that take place during the year, that I’m aware of, so you can link up your covers – if you’re aware of any events that you think I should include then give me a shout.
I’ve added themes in below. For information, I’m trying out some new ideas so along with coming up with particular items for book covers I thought we could also look for certain elements contained within the book or that play a large part in the story – this really broadens things out because I have plenty of more ideas with this – I’ve gone for a few of the Tough Travel Themes (so a book with that theme – just choose any book – the theme isn’t necessarily on the cover, then compare covers), also, I’ve thrown in some genres and some colours. Hopefully this will open things out a little and give us some more freedom to come up with new books.
This week’s theme:
Like a fine wine – a sci fi book written on or before 1975
Well, there are plenty of sci-fi books published before 1975 so I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. I can’t remember whether I’ve used this book before but it’s a book that I read as part of an early Vintage Sci-fi event. The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison. Here are a small selection of the covers:
I cannot deny that the cocktail glass appeals to me (ahem) and is that a tiny little space ship stirrer – I want one! I also like the cover with the chaotic background and bodies flying to and fro. But, I’m going with the red cover with the stainless steel rat because it feels appropriate:
Do you have a favourite?
If you know of an event that’s coming up let me know and I’ll try and include covers that work for the event itself so that you can link up to the Friday Face Off and, as always, if you wish to submit an idea then leave me a comment – or if you’d like to host a week then simply let me know. Also, I would just mention that it’s very possible that some of these might be repeats from previous FFOs although I have tried to invent more ‘open ended’ prompt that can be interpreted differently and also prompts that relate to emotions. Finally, don’t struggle with any of these, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting books. If you can’t come up with a book you think fits for a particular week use a freebie – perhaps a recent read for example:
Next Week – In space nobody can hear you scream – murder mystery in space
2022
Friday Face Off : As pure as the driven snow
14 January 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: A cover that is predominantly white, As pure as the driven snow, Books by Proxy, Friday Face off, Joe Abercrombie, The Age of Madness
Here we are again with the Friday Face Off meme created by Books by Proxy . This is a great opportunity to feature some of your favourite book covers. The rules are fairly simple each week, following a predetermined theme (list below) choose a book (this doesn’t have to be a book that you’ve read), compare a couple of the different covers available for that particular book and choose your favourite. Future’s themes are listed below – if you have a cover in mind that you’re really wanting to share then feel free to leave a comment about a future suggested theme. I’ve also listed events that take place during the year, that I’m aware of, so you can link up your covers – if you’re aware of any events that you think I should include then give me a shout.
I’ve added themes in below. For information, I’m trying out some new ideas so along with coming up with particular items for book covers I thought we could also look for certain elements contained within the book or that play a large part in the story – this really broadens things out because I have plenty of more ideas with this – I’ve gone for a few of the Tough Travel Themes (so a book with that theme – just choose any book – the theme isn’t necessarily on the cover, then compare covers), also, I’ve thrown in some genres and some colours. Hopefully this will open things out a little and give us some more freedom to come up with new books.
This week’s theme:
As pure as the driven snow – a cover that is white
Today I’ve gone for a series face off. The Age of Madness series by Joe Abercrombie – which I highly recommend by the way. Here are the two different sets of covers. One set is predominantly white with a little colour relief provided by the author’s name. The other set is very colourful and dramatic and strangely enough the author’s name is all in white. Take a look:
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This is a difficult choice to make because I like both sets for different reasons. I love the stark imagery of the black and white covers. They’re simplistic and something about the tone speaks of the grim times within the pages. I also love that the imagery blends traditional fantasy elements with something new and modern which is very much a reflection of the changing times depicted. The second set of covers are also amazing. The artwork is outstanding. If you really scroll in past the central images and take a look at everything that’s going on. Again, they have imagery that shows the turbulent times of change and the colours make them absolutely pop. It’s so difficult to choose a favourite so I’ve gone for a favourite cover from each series:
I love these two – the first feels like traditional fantasy imagery but the extra details like the broken chains, and are they little spatters of blood? I love that cover. The very colourful cover for a Little Hatred has a fantastic skyline with chimneys belching out smoke – it’s a real reflection of the changing times.
Do you have a favourite?
If you know of an event that’s coming up let me know and I’ll try and include covers that work for the event itself so that you can link up to the Friday Face Off and, as always, if you wish to submit an idea then leave me a comment – or if you’d like to host a week then simply let me know. Also, I would just mention that it’s very possible that some of these might be repeats from previous FFOs although I have tried to invent more ‘open ended’ prompt that can be interpreted differently and also prompts that relate to emotions. Finally, don’t struggle with any of these, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting books. If you can’t come up with a book you think fits for a particular week use a freebie – perhaps a recent read for example:
Next Week – Like a fine wine – a sci fi book written on or before 1975
2022
Friday Face Off : Simply the Best – A top 10 read of 2021
7 January 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Books by Proxy, Constance Sayers, Friday Face off, Simply the Best, The Ladies of the Secret Circus
Here we are again with the Friday Face Off meme created by Books by Proxy . This is a great opportunity to feature some of your favourite book covers. The rules are fairly simple each week, following a predetermined theme (list below) choose a book (this doesn’t have to be a book that you’ve read), compare a couple of the different covers available for that particular book and choose your favourite. Future’s themes are listed below – if you have a cover in mind that you’re really wanting to share then feel free to leave a comment about a future suggested theme. I’ve also listed events that take place during the year, that I’m aware of, so you can link up your covers – if you’re aware of any events that you think I should include then give me a shout.
I’ve added themes in below. For information, I’m trying out some new ideas so along with coming up with particular items for book covers I thought we could also look for certain elements contained within the book or that play a large part in the story – this really broadens things out because I have plenty of more ideas with this – I’ve gone for a few of the Tough Travel Themes (so a book with that theme – just choose any book – the theme isn’t necessarily on the cover, then compare covers), also, I’ve thrown in some genres and some colours. Hopefully this will open things out a little and give us some more freedom to come up with new books.
This week’s theme:
Simply the Best – A top 10 read of 2021
Well, I’ve already highlighted a couple of lists with my favourite reads of 2021 with my ‘best of the best‘ list and ‘Some More Goodies‘. Now all that remains is to choose a book cover to highlight today:
Today’s choice is The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers – I loved this book so much. Not a lot of covers to choose from (in fact only two) but both so dramatically different. Here they are:
Difficult choice this week because I like both covers, in fact as a rule I would normally be drawn to the red cover with all the little details – the colour is lovely and vibrant and I like the overall effect. But, and maybe it’s due to familiarity, I find myself more drawn to the blue cover, it feels slightly ominous which is quite fitting for this story:
Do you have a favourite?
If you know of an event that’s coming up let me know and I’ll try and include covers that work for the event itself so that you can link up to the Friday Face Off and, as always, if you wish to submit an idea then leave me a comment – or if you’d like to host a week then simply let me know. Also, I would just mention that it’s very possible that some of these might be repeats from previous FFOs although I have tried to invent more ‘open ended’ prompt that can be interpreted differently and also prompts that relate to emotions. Finally, don’t struggle with any of these, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting books. If you can’t come up with a book you think fits for a particular week use a freebie – perhaps a recent read for example:
Next Week – As pure as the driven snow – a cover that is white
2022
Friday Face Off : My catnip
Here we are again with the Friday Face Off meme created by Books by Proxy . This is a great opportunity to feature some of your favourite book covers. The rules are fairly simple each week, following a predetermined theme (list below) choose a book (this doesn’t have to be a book that you’ve read), compare a couple of the different covers available for that particular book and choose your favourite. Future’s themes are listed below – if you have a cover in mind that you’re really wanting to share then feel free to leave a comment about a future suggested theme. I’ve also listed events that take place during the year, that I’m aware of, so you can link up your covers – if you’re aware of any events that you think I should include then give me a shout.
I have a new list for next year – I’ve added the themes in below. For information, I’m trying out some new ideas so along with coming up with particular items for book covers I thought we could also look for certain elements contained within the book or that play a large part in the story – this really broadens things out because I have plenty of more ideas with this – I’ve gone for a few of the Tough Travel Themes (so a book with that theme – just choose any book – the theme isn’t necessarily on the cover, then compare covers), also, I’ve thrown in some genres and some colours. Hopefully this will open things out a little and give us some more freedom to come up with new books.
This week’s theme:
What’s your catnip – if it’s on a cover you have to pick it up
Well, I have quite a few things that always draw me to covers, dark moodiness, creepy looking houses, the figure in the hood, or lovely stylised covers with swirls and leaves and flowers. But, for this week’s theme I’ve gone for critters. I’m going to choose a few to compare:
Do you have a favourite
If you know of an event that’s coming up let me know and I’ll try and include covers that work for the event itself so that you can link up to the Friday Face Off and, as always, if you wish to submit an idea then leave me a comment – or if you’d like to host a week then simply let me know. Also, I would just mention that it’s very possible that some of these might be repeats from previous FFOs although I have tried to invent more ‘open ended’ prompt that can be interpreted differently and also prompts that relate to emotions. Finally, don’t struggle with any of these, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting books. If you can’t come up with a book you think fits for a particular week use a freebie – perhaps a recent read for example:
Next Week – Simply the Best – A top 10 read of 2021
2022
Books and travelling with Lynn 