Cover Love

I have said it many times before. I LOVE British covers. They are happy and bright and oh so girly. Yes, I admit to being a fan of these covers and wish that American covers were as light and bubbly as their British counterparts. I also wish we had some of these books! Not that I don’t love and adore so many of the books published here in America…but sometimes I feel we miss out on some good, old-fashioned, Bridget Jones-esque CHICK LIT! There, I said it. I frequent sites like Trashionista and Novelicious, desperate for information on what little literary gems they have coming out overseas. I wish I could get my hands on these titles. I would love to see many of them published here, as well. There is something much lighter and carefree in the created worlds of British (and Irish) female writers. Why is that? Do they have a better sense of humor? Marian Keyes is a great example. She tackles some very serious issues with her novels but does so in such an enjoyable and entertaining way. Isn’t that true about life in general? Isn’t there always some strange humor found in the most dire of circumstances? Isn’t that a great testament to the strength of the human spirit? The ability to still find laughter?To look on the bright side? To appreciate the good? I think I may have to move overseas.