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2018 ~ Monthly Challenges
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December 2018 ~ TBR Challenge
Clever pick idea!! I'm in...I'll be back shortly with my choice.
Okay, so I didn't think about how hard it would be to pick an ugly book cover. For every one that I thought was ugly and considered picking, I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. (I'm actually side-eyeing the cover to Tampa, which is classic UGLY all the way...alas, it's on my TBR, but I don't yet own it).However, I am settling for this one. The story itself looks very intriguing and it has some great reviews. The cover isn't so much ugly, as it's just not aesthetically pleasing to me. So here goes..."ugly" Christmas sweaters can still be comfy, right?
Damn! I just read a series that starts with a super ugly cover. I only read it because the reviews were calling it really good.
I'm going with
I feel guilty calling any cover ugly...but I gotta pick one and the book itself sounds good...
I'm going with this one as those hands are ugly (creepy)
Was not sure how to just show the book; yes I’m truly a rookie 🙄and Michele I almost chose the same book as you 😁
Jenn wrote: "Was not sure how to just show the book; yes I’m truly a rookie 🙄and Michele I almost chose the same book as you 😁"You could have...we could have done a BR.
To show the book cover, click "add book/author" above the comment box. Then when it brings up the box where you type in the book, you want to choose "cover" instead of "link" and it will show the cover. I was once the rookie here and these kind and patient ladies taught me the ropes so I'm happy to pay it forward...
I love this challenge and definitely in!! Ugly covers!!! Hahahaha!! I'll find something! I do have both books that Lisa and Michele already picked......hmmmmmm......
Jenn, I have always hated that cover. It's def ugly.
I know right; honestly I don’t even know what it is about but I read a duet by this author recently that I Loved and that is the only reason I added it to my TBR I’m really not a fan of body parts on covers *shrugs*
I found an ugly cover that the story sounds appealing. But when I pulled up the book, someone must have alerted the author. Totally new cover that looks good. :) Still gonna read it though.
Tessa wrote: "Found one! 
"That one is quite hideous, Tessa. Good find!
Jenn wrote: "I'm going with this one as those hands are ugly (creepy)"The story sounds amazing....that cover is all ugly!
Lisa wrote: "Jenn wrote: "I'm going with this one as those hands are ugly (creepy)"The story sounds amazing....that cover is all ugly!"
lol Lisa it really is-I finally read the blurb and I agree the story does sound amazing.
Ela, there are some Listopia lists with ugly covers. I was going to post links the other day, but my computer messed up and then I didn't ever have time to do it.
Here are some ugly cover lists:https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
I think I also tried "cheesy covers" and got one or two other lists to choose from as well.
OMG, that first list. Strange Powers by LJ Smith. Sure, crappy cover but the trilogy was awesome.
I have Heller too Ela. I think that was a bev recommendation! Not sure what I'm reading for this challenge yet though.
Come on join me Jean! I've heard great things about that series but gotta say the covers are a bit cheesy and put offing....
I might Ela! But right now i'm all wrapped up in Keeping 13 and it's LONG!!!
I read my ugly and it wasn't pretty! *snort* I kill me!😂The Ticket
was just ok. A bit of a snoozer and too insta-love. 3***
Jean wrote: "I might Ela! But right now i'm all wrapped up in Keeping 13 and it's LONG!!!"I started 3 books and had to stop....nothing is holding my interest so I started the new JA Huss book.
Ela, I guess you didn't like Heller then......
Leslie wrote: "I read my ugly and it wasn't pretty! *snort* I kill me!😂The Ticket
was just ok. A bit of a snoozer and too insta-love. 3***"Damn, I've had this one for a while. I was wondering if you were going to like it.
Jean wrote: "Ela, I guess you didn't like Heller then......"That one I didn't start yet... I had some passed dues
Jean, The Ticket wasn't horrible. It just wasn't anything special. So much is just "same old, same old" for me lately. It might be a nice quick read for you.
DNF'd at 19% Wolf Spell. I swear, the build-up of something that essential to the story was just so boring, I couldn't take reading anymore.
I just had a look at the cover of Wolf Spell. What a shocker. A classic of its kind.......
Jan130 wrote: "I just had a look at the cover of Wolf Spell. What a shocker. A classic of its kind......."lol The blurb sounded interesting! And it had some good reviews. But the torture of just telling her her backstory was too much.
Bad/ugly covers are fun to look at, in a slightly painful cringing kinda way. But at least you get a giggle, even if the book is crap.
True, besides, who can resist a guy in glasses?
4 stars from me for
.It really was a good story, and amazing humor/writing.
Three things came out of this - the book was enjoyable, The cover has since changed and is not ugly anymore. And, I now know why that cover was chosen and what that symbol means! Win, win, win!!!
Y’all!!! I finished Abruption! It may not be everyone’s cup of tea... but it was a perfect read for me!!! I loved it! 5 stars!
I can't find any books with an ugly cover! I've been searching my TBR!
I do have non-friction and Abruption.....
Michele wrote: "Y’all!!! I finished Abruption! It may not be everyone’s cup of tea... but it was a perfect read for me!!! I loved it! 5 stars!"My cuppa?
Ela wrote: "Michele wrote: "Y’all!!! I finished Abruption! It may not be everyone’s cup of tea... but it was a perfect read for me!!! I loved it! 5 stars!"My cuppa?"
Ela, I think it would be...
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The only *rule* for this challenge is that you have to pick a book from your TBR (to be read) file. We want to decrease the size of our back lists, hence the challenge!
You can participate in this month's even if you haven't others... there's no wrong way here! Even if you don't manage to finish...half the fun is just hanging out. Happy choosing and may the odds be forever in your favor!