Fanny
Hi everyone,
you might be surprised to get a new post in such an old thread, one that was finished almost a year ago. Due to issues in my personal life, I was interrupted in reading and was not able to post anymore. Afterwards it was very difficult to get back into it, thus, my long absence from the book circle. However, I was given the opportunity to take part in this reading group and it is still a privilege. Therefore, and because I am hoping that I will not be excluded from further reading groups I am happy to pick up the book again and share my thoughts. So, I will post after finishing each of the three parts, just like I should have done last year.
Let’s start with the beginning: What are my thoughts on the cover? I really like it and I’ve actually wanted to read it even before I got picked for this group (without knowing what it was about). The imagery and the colors promise summer, warmth, and a bit of an adventure. Along with the word Malibu in the title, the book promises a lightness, a great time at the beach. I really wonder if the book will keep its promise.
Personally, I have three ways to pick a book. Some books were recommended to me and ended up on my to-read list because I am simply interested in the topic or because I love the author. There, nothing else matters. Next, I pick a book by the title. Some titles are very intriguing to me, so I have to add the book to my to-read list. Most of the time I then don’t read a synopsis of the book, I just hope I will like it. Lastly, I pick a book because of the cover. Some covers just speak to me. So, the answer, whether the cover of a book is important to me is yes and no.
