Aug 24, 2012

Friday Hops

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This week's question is: Worst cover? What is the worst cover of a book that you’ve read and loved?


MY ANSWER: I was never really thrilled with the first few covers in the H&W Investigations series. The latest cover is actually pretty good since they've been revamped. But the first 3 are just kind of blah! But the storyline was oh so good!




TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by GReads! that recaps the week's post and has a different question each week.


This week's question is: Back to School Reading: Which books would you like to see in today's high school Literature classrooms?



MY ANSWER: Uh, I don't know. What are high school kids reading today? I know some books people said they read in high school, I didn't. I either never read them or read them at different times.

And of course I loathed all but one book I had to read in high school and that was The Count of Monte Cristo! So keep that in the system! :)

The Princess Bride would be another! I can't remember if I had to read that in high school. I know I watched the movie a few times and read the book in a college course. But it is a really good novel and it has lots of archetypes. I remember that being pointed out in one of the classes.

So I guess, I don't really know. I know books that I adore reading are not Lit class appropriate.











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39 comments:

  1. ScarlettAugust 24, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    huh, the cover kind of reminds me of Priest, the movie. Thanks for stopping by, old follower as well ^_^

    Scarlett @ Books Before Bed!

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  2. APAugust 24, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Lame cover! The movie cover is better lol. Such a great movie, I never read the book tho.

    Thanks for stopping by, old follower


    -Amanda P
    Paranormal Romance

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  3. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsAugust 24, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    I've never heard of that series before *needs to check out reviews*. I'm an old follower stopping by :) Here's my FF post for this week.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Yeah! That's pretty terrible, Jessica!
    Thanks for stopping by, my lovely!
    Happy Friday!

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  5. -Ria xoAugust 24, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    That cover would NOT appeal to me when book buying! It just doesn't stand out, the colours are too dark and samey.

    I'm an old follower. (:

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  6. ChristinaAugust 24, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    That's a pretty bad cover. Thanks for sharing and stopping by!

    Old follower.

    Ensconced in YA

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  7. MellianeAugust 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I forgot about this cover it's true, but well I love so much the books!

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  8. Juli RahelAugust 24, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    The cover does look a bit..I don't know, there is something boring about it! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  9. Kimberly @ Midnight Book GirlAugust 24, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    The Princess Bride should totally be read in schools!

    Old follower :)

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  10. theyabookwormAugust 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    bleehhh not liking that cover! Thank-you so much for stopping by and following my blog- really appreciate it!

    My FF
    ~Caitlin :)

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  11. NingAugust 24, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Hmm I'm OK with that cover! But I feel like it looks like a lot of the urban fantasy covers. Thanks for stopping by!

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  12. 365_books_a_yearAugust 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I can't even count the number of times I watched "The Princess Bride" as a teenager. However, I'm one of those people that didn't care for the book. I thought the movie was much better. As far as the book cover, is she supposed to be floating in the air?

    Thanks for stopping by my FF. Old Follower.

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  13. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I've never heard of this series, but judging the cover is maybe a bad way to go ;)
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  14. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewAugust 24, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    That cover does look bad. Really no premise to it. Old Follower =] Thanks for sharing and visiting My FF
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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  15. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I am dying to read the Princess Bride - it's been on my TBR for ages. I'm a new follower. You can find me at: http://todayinshenaya.blogspot.com/

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  16. LauraAugust 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Haha, that cover looks like the poster for a 90s movie :)But if the story was good...

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  17. KayteeAugust 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I LOVE The Princess Bride movie, and am ashamed to say I have yet to read the book :(

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  18. StormiAugust 24, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, I agree that this is not a great cover for the Hunted by Others novel.

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  19. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my Friday Blog Hop! I've seen the Princess Bride a million times, but never read the novel. I have to put it in my TBR pile now. Old follower =)

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  20. Mrs. JonesAugust 24, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Oh man... I really dont like that cover!
    It looks kinda.. I dont know. It reminds me of the Underworld movie series for some reason...

    Old follower-
    My FF
    -Theresa
    Don’t forget to stop by and enter My giveaway

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  21. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Ugh, I hate The Princess Bride's cover! Thanks for stopping by my FF , Jessica! Have a good weekend as well. (:

    -old follower-

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  22. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    You're right about those covers. Really not the best.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I have to agree. Not the nicest cover! But glad you enjoyed the book!

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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  24. VonnieAugust 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Yes! The Princess Bride will be perfect for high school reading.

    Thanks for stopping by, Jessica!

    Vonnie's Reading Corner

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  25. Shane @ItchingforBooksAugust 24, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    i see your point

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/feature-and-follow-824.html

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  26. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    oh, that's an interesting enough cover... not sure I's pick it up, though. :)

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  27. JoieAugust 24, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I like the colors of the cover but the girl's face is pretty darn intimidating.
    Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  28. Leah MarieAugust 24, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Yeah, good call. That cover is pretty uninspiring. The title is interesting though, so at least it has that going for it.

    Old follower. :-)

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  29. NinaAugust 25, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    That cover that you posted looks fierce. :

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Old follower.

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  30. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Hi there!

    I'm now following your blog. Here's my link:

    Grant Morris on Writing, etc.

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    Grant

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  31. Renee - Succotash Reviews and The Cookbook PapersAugust 25, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    If that's the revamped cover, I'd hate to see what the originals were LOL

    Old follower of yours :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

    Renee @ Succotash Reviews

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  32. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Why don't you like the Jess Haines book cover? I think it's pretty cool :)

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  33. AnnaAugust 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I agree, something about the cover is just...weird. Thanks for stopping by, old follower :)

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  34. Kristy BerridgeAugust 25, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    You know, I think I'd still pick that up if I read the blurb and it appealed to me. For some reason, there's almost an expectation that a good book cover these days is going to have a pretty girl in a long flowing dress on it. I say Blah!
    Hehe, have a great weekend! As Always, thanks for stopping by my blog. Old Follower:D

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  35. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    ooh. eeek. I'm not diggin' that cover at all >.< *sigh* At least the story was really good :) Thanks for stopping by my FF <3

    Old follower <3

    Ana♥

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  36. Karen's ChoiceAugust 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Oh, the cover reminded me of something animated. Not my style :/

    I loved your design! :D And I'm a old follower :)

    BTW: You can win Last Kiss In Venice on my blog - http://karenschoice-books.blogspot.no/2012/08/kindle-giveaway-last-kiss-in-venice.html

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  37. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Oh I agree. I really enjoyed the storyline but the covers never really did it for me.

    Great Choice.:o)
    New Follower.

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  38. bookbitereviewsAugust 28, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    You are right! That is a bad cover lol

    Thanks for stopping by mine!
    Old Follower
    -Becky

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  39. BeckyAugust 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    The cover does look very typical UF! Nothing special I say.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

    Sorry for the late response. I have had Internet issues.
    Becky @ A Reader’s Devotion

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