tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post5045080748495081624..comments2024-03-28T06:13:30.421-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: I Have Michael Stanley Covered!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-72857662607517210422021-08-17T00:19:24.564-07:002021-08-17T00:19:24.564-07:00Yes, the US is too generic.Yes, the US is too generic.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-36185230884859533622021-08-17T00:19:00.829-07:002021-08-17T00:19:00.829-07:00No, I don't think I'd shelve it "face...No, I don't think I'd shelve it "face out" myself. ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-39561740107320109362021-08-16T19:55:14.083-07:002021-08-16T19:55:14.083-07:00If one is looking for a murder mystery, then I'...If one is looking for a murder mystery, then I'd say go with the British cover. It's eerie and ghostlike with that font.<br /><br />The U.S. cover could be for a road trip story. Except for the name, one would not know it's a mystery. The bright colors and design are nice, but could be used for many books.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-47234020534186578552021-08-16T17:31:45.836-07:002021-08-16T17:31:45.836-07:00The US cover is too busy and generically "Afr...The US cover is too busy and generically "African" for me. I agree that the UK cover does a better job of conveying aspects of both the mystery and the setting, and would be likely to entice me to pick it up from a bookstore or library shelf, though I wouldn't use it as decor in my house.Kate L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17044129739440995201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-341820252944428152021-08-16T13:27:07.998-07:002021-08-16T13:27:07.998-07:00At least it would remind you to pick it up... ;-)...At least it would remind you to pick it up... ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-71078208572032676092021-08-16T13:26:31.744-07:002021-08-16T13:26:31.744-07:00You're very welcome. It's an excellent ser...You're very welcome. It's an excellent series.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27211661987304277892021-08-16T13:25:58.929-07:002021-08-16T13:25:58.929-07:00Makes perfect sense to me. :-)Makes perfect sense to me. :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9420007487591896812021-08-16T13:25:11.260-07:002021-08-16T13:25:11.260-07:00Sometimes that old saw "less is more" is...Sometimes that old saw "less is more" is very true.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-40675116147088209692021-08-16T10:06:34.777-07:002021-08-16T10:06:34.777-07:00I'm not crazy about either one of them, really...I'm not crazy about either one of them, really, but I would prefer one more like the US version hanging around on my desk for a few days more than the UK cover while I was reading this one. I find the UK one to be a bit jarring at first glance.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-12385036879606966692021-08-16T09:24:53.464-07:002021-08-16T09:24:53.464-07:00I've enjoyed books set in Botswana but I had n...I've enjoyed books set in Botswana but I had not heard of the Michael Stanley books. I'm making a note to myself to become acquainted. Thanks for bringing them to my attention.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-82542872453533477982021-08-16T08:59:51.384-07:002021-08-16T08:59:51.384-07:00If I were to solely pick one based on which one I ...If I were to solely pick one based on which one I liked better, I would choose the US cover. But, if I am picking one that better gives a glimpse of what is between the covers, I think I would pick the UK cover. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351923715238237269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-60585011065095847392021-08-16T03:32:37.739-07:002021-08-16T03:32:37.739-07:00Yay! A new Michael Stanley book! It's a fine s...Yay! A new Michael Stanley book! It's a fine series; it really is. Now to the cover... I see your point about the UK cover. It certainly conveys the mysterious really effectively. And I have to admit I'm a minimalist, and prefer covers not to be too 'busy.' Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com