Take a deep breath, folks : for this week’s Artsy Shelf feature, we are going underwater! I have clear favorites in this one : A Blue so Dark has stunning colors and a beautiful photography. It’s gorgeous and I would definitely pick it up in a bookstore (it’s in fact on my wishlist). I love the flowing of the hair and the skirt. The image captivates me, while there’s also a peace to it. Distant Waves is my other...

The “dress with no body” is a trend I noticed a while ago, and it’s one that seems popular enough. I ended up with about twice as many covers as I needed for this feature! Maybe I’ll do another one later, but here’s what I picked for today : To be honest, this is a trend I don’t really get. I love a cute dress or a sexy pair of shoes as much as the next girl, but a dress standing by itself looks a bit sad to...

Hair holds a special fascination; it is often a symbol of femininity or sensuality, and a daily preoccupation for most women, I’d say (and certain men, too, I know 😉 ) About a month ago, I featured it twisted in a bun, and now I want to share with you some beautiful covers with hair in movement. I have always loved pictures of hair like these; it has, for me, a certain feeling of freedom, liberty,falling, wind and energy. I love the...

In case you missed it (like I almost did… shame!), The Artsy Shelf made a stop by Tales of a Capricious Reader this week for a beach expedition! Come and share your thoughts on some beautiful summery covers!

This week I am presenting you a summer theme, as it is so warm here that I really wish I could be sitting by the water, too. By the sea, by a lake or a river, it would be so refreshing! It’s surprising to me how many similar covers like these there are. I love the idea though : it really has a summery feel, happy or nostalgic or sometimes both. I have some clear favorites here, but for a change I’ll start the one I like the less....

There are many, many, many covers featuring women turning their backs on the reader; those I present to you today are presented like portrait shots, only from the back, and all have their hair in something like a bun. Here we go : It’s hard to pick a favorite; I’m not head over heels for any of those, but some of them I do like. Cleopatra is the one that gets my attention at first sight; the woman isn’t only back to the...

Following the last feature, this time I’m featuring people walking and running away in pairs (or in group, as seen on the last cover). My favorite here is Wrapped in Rain. I think the kids (I think they’re kids?) aren’t exactly running away as much as playing in the water – which I love to do! The colors are also very nice and I love how the title is subtle but easy to see. I love The Language of Secrets‘ cover,...

There’s something mysterious about a character walking or running away : I can’t help bu wonder why, and where to? I swear it was accidental that all the covers ended up being of similar colors, but I love seeing them together. The effect is nice, but they also look all different from each other. My favorites, I think, are Secret Daughter and Extraordinary. I like Girls in Trucks, too, but my judgement is affected by the fact that I...