Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish which I am taking part in.
This weeks Top Ten was in regards to books I have decided to read because of the cover or the title. I usuall use the synopsis to pick a book although I do admit covers & titles can pull me in so that I do actually read the synopsis and then decide to read the book. Anyway, the books I have read because of the cover or title are listed below;
Star Trek: First Frontier by Diane Carey & Dr. James I. KirklandThis Star Trek book had what looked like a dinosaur on the cover alongside Kirk & Spock, I just couldn’t resist Star Trek & dinosaurs so I picked it up. A rather simple reason for buying a book but when there were so many Star Trek books out there it felt like as a good a reason for reading this one over any of the others.
Monster by Christopher Pike
I have spoken about Christopher Pike before and how his books got me into reading. This was actually the first of his book I read and it was the simple title that attracted me as I wanted to read a horror book and at least I knew that this book would probably have monsters in it.
The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. HamiltonThe title of this book didn’t actually appeal to me much, however the cover seemed to have loads of spaceships on the front and I assumed it could be a big Space Opera styled story. I was actually correct and since this book I read Peter F. Hamilton books no matter the title or cover.
Chernobyl by Frederik Pohl
Quite simply I was interested in Chernobyl, and the title of this book implied it would be about Chernobyl so I picked it up.
2010: Odyssey Two by Arthur C. ClarkeI will admit that I had already seen the movie, but this superb cover art persuaded me that I had to read the book as well.
Ruled Britannia by Harry Turtledove
This title attracted me as it was an interesting take of the saying “Rule Britannia” and I was intrigued in the thought that this book would about a conquered Britain.
Under The Dome by Stephen KingThis cover is stunning in my opinion, I would probably have read this book anyway as I do read Stephen King but when I saw this in the library I just couldn’t resist picking it up then and there.
Armageddon: The Musical by Robert Rankin
Quite simply, the title of this book intrigued me; any book that tried to make fun of Armageddon by calling it a musical sounded like it might me funny.
I only managed 8 it seems, but why don't you all tell me some of the books you have read due to the cover or title.
I forgot about under the dome!! I only bought it last week, and its on my night table and not my book shelf! (where I made my list from)
ReplyDeleteHooray for Sci/Fi books! AND Christopher Pike. I've been a fan forever.
ReplyDeleteI don't buy too many books, but I did in fact buy Under The Dome because I'm building my husband an awesome used Stephen King collection. BUT...my cover isn't nearly as cool as YOURS. That is really spectacular.
~Asheley, Into the Hall of Books
I know, I couldn't believe that cover when I saw it in the library. Since then I have seen more of the alternate cover to be honest and this one was way better.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to find more Christopher Pike fans out there!
I do love the paperback cover for Under the Dome - I have the hardcover which is good but the colours are more pastel-y and less atmospheric.
ReplyDeleteI love that Star Trek cover! It's so daggy but in the best possible way :D
Here's my list!
Under the Dome has always grabbed my attention! What an eye-catching cover.
ReplyDeleteI liked all of the covers so far for Under the Dome, but haven't read it because usually I can't get into King's stuff.
ReplyDeleteBeth ^_^
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Have you read To Say Nothing of the Dog? An oddly-titled science fiction book. A bit old, but a great read.
ReplyDeleteAnd how about Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Finally, what about How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe?
Deb, I haven't read "To Say Nothing of the Dog", however I did read The Doomsday Book, another Connie Willis novel set in the same universe and was planning on reading this one as well.
ReplyDeleteAs for the other two books you mention, no I haven't read either of them. I am of course aware of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" but had never heard of "How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe". Will probably look into that as it sounds like it might be quite amusing.