Blood,Sweat and Books

Like many of you I love a good book cover. This year I've seen some that have truly been amazing. Believe me when I say making this list was not easy. Often when discussing books we discuss the content and the gorgeous covers but often forget to thank the artists who create them. So this post is for all the designers whose artistic talents gives us covers to oo and ah over all year round. In no particular order here are my Top Ten Favorite Covers of 2013 10.) Splintered by A.G. Howard Released January 1, 2013 Cover designed by: Nathalia Suellen 9.) Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke Released August 15,2013 Cover designed by: Unknown 8.) Untethered by Katie Hayoz Released April 3, 2013 Cover designed by: Nathalia Suellen 7.) In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters Released April 2, 2013 Cover designed by: Maria T. Middleton 6.) The Resurrectionist by E.B. Hudspeth Released May 21, 2013 Cover designed...

Recently Strange Chemistry released some of the covers for books releasing next year and they were so pretty I wanted to take the time to share them with all of you. First up is the cover for The Almost Girl by Amalie Howard. This cover has a cool Terminator meets Underworld vibe to it that I'm totally digging. Add To Goodreads 17 year-old Riven comes from a world ravaged by a devastating android war, a parallel world to Earth. A Legion General, she is the right hand of the young Prince of Neospes. In Neospes, she has everything: rank, responsibility and respect. But when Prince Cale sends her away to find his long-lost brother, Caden, who has been spirited back to modern day Earth, Riven finds herself in uncharted territory. Thrown out of her comfort zone but with the mindset of a soldier and in a race against time to bring Caden home, Riven has to learn how to be a girl in a realm that is the opposite of what she knows. Will Riven be able to find the strength to ...

Like many of you I love a good book cover. This year I've seen some that have been amazing and making this list was not easy. Often when discussing books we discuss the content and the gorgeous covers but often forget to thank the artists who create them. So this post is for all the designers whose artistic talents gives us covers to oo and ah over all year round. In no particular order here are my Top Ten Covers of 2012: 10.) The Hunt by Andrew Fakuda Released May 8,2012 Cover Designed by: Phil Mazzone 9.)Mystic City by Theo Lawrence Released: October 9,2012 Cover Designed by: Cliff Nielsen 8.)Wuftoom by Mary G. Thompson Released:May 8,2012 Cover Designed by:Neil Swaab 7.)The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver Released October 2,2012 Cover Designed by: Sarah Nichole Kaufman 6.)The Colony by A.J. Colucci Released November 13,2012 Cover Designed by: Artist Unknown 5.)Above by Leah Bobet Released April 1,2012 Cover Designed by: Christopher St...

A short while ago Rhiannon asked for participants to help reveal the new covers for her Vampire Bride series. Of course that meant I just had to say YES!! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Both these covers are fabulous and definitely a nice change to see. First I want to share with you the Old Covers: While I liked these covers the hair is really overpowering and makes it hard to focus on the rest of the artwork. Now I'm going to share the the new covers!! Add To Goodreads: The Tale Of The Vampire Bride Add To Goodreads: The Vengeance of the Vampire Bride Big difference wouldn't you say?? I love how Gothic and Haunting these covers are. I find myself drawn to the girl while still taking in the gorgeousness of the scene around her. If your like me and love paperbacks, Kody Boye is doing a complete overhaul of the interior of the paperback book. The new interiors will be up on Amazon September 1st but if you want to ensure you get the new covers you can al...

I'm so sorry, things got away from me and so this Week's Zurvival Saturday is much later than intended. This Week I am sharing some of my favorite Zombie Book Covers. I love Book Covers, they are my sirens song. Even if I'm focused on picking something else up entirely a good cover can stop me in my tracks, make me pause, and if lucky introduce me to a new author or series. So in no particular order, here are a few of my personal favorites. Your Choice not on the list? Let me know what it is in the comments below. If you would like to participate in this or any upcoming Zurvival Saturdays, grab the button below and link me in the comments so I can check it out.