Thursday, August 23, 2012

Follow Friday--Horrible Covers


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Q: Worst cover? What is the worst cover of a book that you've read and loved?


Okay, even though I love, love, LOVE the story, the original Song of Fire and Ice covers (below) aren't my favorite. They're simply too generic. This series has kings, queens, kingdoms, knights, tournaments, battles, romance, death, incest, dragons, monsters, and so much more! There are so many awesome characters and great story lines and epic conflicts but the covers feature...a chalice, a crown, or a sword against a solid background? Really?

Love the story, not so much the covers. Would still highly recommend the books, though! :D

How about you?
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  1. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Now that they're with HBO, I'm sure there'll be an update.

    new GFC follower
    Talk Supe F&F

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 5:43 AM

      Yeah I think you're probably right. Thanks for stopping by! I'll check out your blog too! :D

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  2. MaryAugust 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I agree, these covers aren't the best, but I kind of like the simplicity of them. :) New follower!

    My FF

    Mary @ Books Equal Brains!

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 5:44 AM

      Yeah, I'm sure there are worse ones! Thanks for following! I'll do the same! :D

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  3. Obsession with BooksAugust 23, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I agree, they are a tad boring.

    My FF Post

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  4. Crystal B.August 23, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Great answer! I'm kicking myself for not thinking about those books, the covers are so blah but the series is beyond amazing!

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  5. SabinaAugust 24, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Those covers are rather plain.

    New follower.

    My FF =)

    Sabina @ Delirious About Books

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    The covers look a bit too generic. New Follower.

    Sydney @ Starry Storm

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 5:48 AM

      Agreed! Thanks for following. I'll follow back! Happy Friday! :D

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  7. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Yeah, too simple and generic.. Probably the reason I've put off reading the series.. oops :) *new follower*

    Here's my FF @ Realms of an Open Mind

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 5:49 AM

      You really should read them. Despite the covers, they're awesome! :D Thanks for following. I'll do the same! :D

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  8. GiselleAugust 24, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Haha it's true those covers are a bit meh. I couldn't even finish book 1 though but I love the show. Weird, huh!? >.<

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 5:50 AM

      Yeah his writing style is actually a bit difficult to get into. I always tell people that when they ask about the books. I think the main reason I stuck with it was because I'd already seen season 1 of the show, so I knew what was going on. Thanks for stopping by! :D

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 24, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Those are plain covers.
    I've seen some science fiction covers with really bad computer art. Those are the worst.

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 24, 2012 at 7:03 AM

      You're right! I've seen those too. They're pretty bad! :D Thanks Alex! Happy Friday!

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  10. JenniferAugust 24, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I haven't read these books, though I love the TV show, but I agree that those covers aren't impressive. Something as epic as Song of Fire and Ice needs killer covers! Old follower.

    Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews

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  11. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    They are sort of... plain, I guess. LOL. But they're so famous now they don't really need to have much for covers. :) thanks for stopping by. I'm an old follower on both your blogs.

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 25, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      I suppose you're right about that! Thanks for stopping by! :D

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  12. ErikaAugust 24, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    The covers are little plain. Thanks for stopping by! Old follower

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  13. LyraAugust 24, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    For a series so popular, the covers are REALLY plain!

    I followed back - here's My FF! :)

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  14. Mel@ThedailyprophecyAugust 24, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I don't love them, but I certainly don't hate them. I would pick them up in the store :)

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl/2012/08/feature-follow-10.html

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  15. Lee @ Rally the ReadersAugust 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my favorite series ever, and I agree with you about the covers needing something more exciting to convey all of the action that's going on in the books. My paperback copy of A Game of Thrones is probably my favorite because it's the tie-in version for the TV series with Sean Bean as Ned Stark on the cover.

    New GFC follower. Our FF

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 25, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      I totally know what you mean. I liked Sean Bean before (i.e. LOTR and some of his other works) but I didn't LOVE him until he played Ned. So...yeah I <3 that cover too! Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by! :D

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  16. Fall Into BooksAugust 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Yea those covers are pretty heinous. Following you back. Thanks for stopping by!

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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    1. Liesel K. HillAugust 26, 2012 at 7:32 AM

      No Problem. Right back at ya! Have a great weekend!

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  17. Shane @ItchingforBooksAugust 25, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I agree.

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

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  18. Liesel K. HillAugust 25, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I'll do that! Thanks for stopping by mine! Have a great weekend! :D

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  19. Liesel K. HillAugust 25, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Thank you! You too! :D

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  20. NickieAugust 25, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I haven't read these books, but you're right -- the covers don't do much to inspire me to pick it up.

    Returning your follow!

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