tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post4240572245886481731..comments2024-03-02T13:01:38.633-05:00Comments on A Night's Dream of Books: Shelf Candy Saturday #9: The Lady of the Rivers, by Philippa GregoryMaria Beharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-39482758741200370612012-03-05T09:02:35.526-05:002012-03-05T09:02:35.526-05:00I prefer the second cover more. The colors, the dr...I prefer the second cover more. The colors, the dreamy look on her face. Very pretty.Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-1913490790837201272012-03-04T12:53:14.943-05:002012-03-04T12:53:14.943-05:00Hey, Cambria!
I think you're right about the ...Hey, Cambria!<br /><br />I think you're right about the US cover looking more mysterious. To me, that means that she's going to have a little lovers' tryst in the forest. However, there's mystery surrounding her, as well. I would love this cover wholeheartedly if it weren't for that title... I just don't like the font used for it. Also, the author's name is much Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-30653949990717752292012-03-04T08:24:15.435-05:002012-03-04T08:24:15.435-05:00I can see why you chose this cover. It really is g...I can see why you chose this cover. It really is gorgeous. You are right that her dress doesn't look out of place at all in the forest, she looks comfortable and a little mysterious. The colors all work together as well creating a kind of harmony. <br />I like the UK edition as well. This one looks a little more eery and its almost as if she is standing in front of a lake or something that Cambriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550062797037161324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-19151463899302637902012-03-03T15:47:00.678-05:002012-03-03T15:47:00.678-05:00Hi, there!
Yes, they're both very elegant-loo...Hi, there!<br /><br />Yes, they're both very elegant-looking, but, like you, I think I do prefer the UK cover. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!! : )Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-31157883390428098162012-03-03T15:04:29.879-05:002012-03-03T15:04:29.879-05:00Great choice! I like both covers, but I think that...Great choice! I like both covers, but I think that I do prefer the UK version the most, like I often do! They are both very elegant looking though. :)<br /><br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://steppingoutofthepage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Stepping Out of the Page</a>Stepping Out of the Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525783027752072399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-33730615301473346242012-03-03T13:57:40.539-05:002012-03-03T13:57:40.539-05:00Hi, Stephanie!
I agree with you about being able ...Hi, Stephanie!<br /><br />I agree with you about being able to see the entire dress. I just wish the lettering had been better integrated with the cover photograph... <br /><br />You know, I just have to have that UK cover!! So, even though I already own the US edition, I'm chafing at the bit until I get the UK edition, as well!! Crazy, right? Lol. But I won't rest until I do get it!Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-44335132922170870352012-03-03T12:43:11.337-05:002012-03-03T12:43:11.337-05:00Great pick. I love this series. I do love the clos...Great pick. I love this series. I do love the closeness of the UK cover, but I think I like being able to see the full dress in the US cover...guess you can't have it all :) So, looks like I'm torn between the two. Thanks for sharing them both, I hadn't seen the UK cover before!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247096432364566732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-38769327776176687892012-03-03T12:33:34.788-05:002012-03-03T12:33:34.788-05:00Hi, Kimberly!
Glad you like my pick, and also tha...Hi, Kimberly!<br /><br />Glad you like my pick, and also that you agree! I love the way you put it, regarding the UK cover -- "the intimacy of the close up". Very true!<br /><br />Thanks for the great comment! If you have a Shelf Candy post, I'm coming over to check it out!! : )Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-14134492408688491052012-03-03T11:47:08.776-05:002012-03-03T11:47:08.776-05:00Hi! I totally l agree with you. While they are two...Hi! I totally l agree with you. While they are two beautiful covers, I think I like the intimacy of the close up on the UK cover more. <br />Wonderful pick!<br /><br />Happy Shelf Candy Day!kimberlybuggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975047013177697298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-21987144472343836032012-03-03T11:41:06.662-05:002012-03-03T11:41:06.662-05:00Hey, Steph!
Yes, the lettering and the overlay ...Hey, Steph! <br /><br />Yes, the lettering and the overlay make the US cover look too "crowded". The photograph itself is beautiful, but it's overwhelmed by the leaf pattern and the lettering. I don't mind the color of the font in either edition, though. I do think that the font on the US edition wss poorly chosen. Also, I think that the author's name is much too big. Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-78907867921950511542012-03-03T11:29:59.153-05:002012-03-03T11:29:59.153-05:00Hi, Jamie! Well, I'm glad you like them both!...Hi, Jamie! Well, I'm glad you like them both! I think the UK version is better. The US version is also beautiful, but I think the lettering spoils it. But hey, if you like them both, that's just fine! : )<br /><br />I've heard of Philippa Gregory before, but have yet to read any of her books. She only writes historical fiction, and her novels are bestsellers. So I hope to get Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-70095661246595179782012-03-03T11:22:30.752-05:002012-03-03T11:22:30.752-05:00Hey, Shawna! Yes, I love the vines, too -- on bot...Hey, Shawna! Yes, I love the vines, too -- on both covers, although I do prefer the ones on the UK cover. I love what you wrote about the clothes -- they make my mouth water, too! So beautiful!! <br /><br />I'm so glad you like my picks this week. Thanks you for the wonderful comment! And I'll be visiting YOUR Shelf Candy post! : )Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-79051759249839520872012-03-03T08:07:21.899-05:002012-03-03T08:07:21.899-05:00I agree, the lettering and the overlay take over t...I agree, the lettering and the overlay take over too much in the US edition. I think that it is the color of the font that I am not crazy about and they used that color on the UK, *sigh. <br />I do still love the UK version though. I like that the girl is beautiful, yet natural and a bit flawed. All too often I see airbrushing done until it looks more like a cover girl add than a historical Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-78574212966901942142012-03-03T03:15:06.114-05:002012-03-03T03:15:06.114-05:00I can't tell which one I like better! They are...I can't tell which one I like better! They are both beautiful and each has their own strengths and weaknesses. I'd never heard of this book before either, so yay for new books! Thanks for sharing!Jamie :: A book club of Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154269714938981893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-3228377165544700822012-03-03T01:16:24.834-05:002012-03-03T01:16:24.834-05:00I love this cover! Not only for the vines at the t...I love this cover! Not only for the vines at the top and around the picture but for the clothes that she is wearing and her hair! I love that time period, the clothes just make my mouth water. Great shelf candy pick this week!<br />[:<br />You can check out my shelf candy <a href="http://dreaminginthepages.blogspot.com/2012/03/shelf-candy-saturday-9.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br />[:<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977642550448648589noreply@blogger.com