Comments on: Mystery Books' Covers… Part 3 (Final)

By: Danna - cozy mystery list

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:47:09 +0000

Hi Edie...

I agree about publishers wanting to put as great of a cover as they can on a book, so it's always interesting to me when a publisher changes the style of an established author's book covers. In one such case, I absolutely could not believe the publishers choice! When I first saw the new style of covers, I wondered "Why mess with a good thing?"

By: Edie Dykeman

Edie Dykeman — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:44:18 +0000

Yes, I am attracted to the bright and often creative covers of cozy mysteries. How disappointing when the inside isn't as colorful as the outside.

I do think the cover makes a difference in drawing someone to an author they have not yet read. Probably research has found this to be true and that is why publishers are putting as much time and energy into the covers.

What an interesting blog series and certainly a topic to ponder the next time I'm at the bookstore. I really enjoy your posts when you are "meandering" - you come up with very creative topics.

By: Danna - cozy mystery list

Danna - cozy mystery list — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:59:50 +0000

I'm like you… Bring on the bright colors!

By: -V-

-V- — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:22:49 +0000

I am like a bird, Ooooo! Shiny! Or a bright color will draw my attention. The Denise Swanson I am reading now, MURDER OF A CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY, has a turquoise blue cover and I love it.

By: Maria BearMountainBooks

Maria BearMountainBooks — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:45:05 +0000

Here's another discussion on covers that you might find interesting. Lots of people wrote in to give their opinions!

http://mindyklasky.livejournal.com/189872.html