Do you read book covers?

[writerbugg]

When I used to purchase hardcopy books, yes, the back of the book was the first thing I went to. Even though I mainly read books in alternative format, I look around for blurbs that seem like they came from the back of the book. Goodreads, Amazon. Sometimes I get the same blurb, but there are times I get a slightly different one, which I appreciate. That different blurb will sometimes mention something different that will intrigue me to want to read the book even more, or turn me away from it.

[Reading lady]

Oh yes. Unless it is one of my favourite authors that I read all of, then I want to read a cover to find out what it is about. Then I decide if it is something I want to read. Of course I buy most of my books online now so read the synopsis they give...same thing.

[MamaBookAddict]

Yes, I want to know what the book is about before I read it and also a little about the author. Ive picked up some books from first time authors and have been pleasanly surprised at how well its written

[Airam Velarde]

I do always like to read the cover in order to decide if I want to read the book or not. Of course,the overview is the first thing I read. The reviews written on the cover are also important because it builds up the anticipation of the story. Then after I finish reading the book, I read the author's biography. If it's and author I am familiar with, I will most likely overlook the summary of the book, and just go ahead and read it.

[TiffanyJade]

Yes always.

[okayLexi]

I definitely read the back cover if it has a short synopsis of the book. As far as the author bio and other reviews, I really don't read too many. If I finish the book and I really enjoyed it I will get more information on the author to find similar books.

[cia1018]

I read everything written on a book from front cover to back once I have chosen to read the book. When I am searching for a book to read in person then I read the front and back cover, inside and out. All the reviews and a bit of any acknowledgements.

[Shinyfox]

Yes, it helps me decide if I will be reading the book. So I always read the book covers. I will admit that I don't always read the reviews of the book that are listed. One time I picked up a book because a favorite author of mine had a small review of the book on the cover. Turns out I loathed the book, since then I don't often read the reviews on the cover.

[cyndiha11]

Yes, always before I buy.

[allesha]

I like reading whatever is on the book covers unless it wasn't that great of a book.

[ParaDice]

Yes, how else do you know what you're buying. Even online I read all of the description and author info and anything else that gives me info on the book.

[5683linda]

The book cover is the first thing I look for when choosing a new book. The title, then the art, then the author and then I flip to the summary of the story. If all of these appeal to me, then I look at the price!!

[Guradisu]

Sometimes.
Many times I read reviews on the internet when I need more information about the book.

[ALynnPowers]

I always feel really guilty because I DON'T like to read the book covers. I like the be completely surprised when I read a book. And I have found that the covers sometimes spoil the book for me, and I hate when that happens.

[Afphuu]

Yes. That is the first thing i do before i buy a book