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Cover Attraction (May 20)

May 20, 2009 by Darlene

Cover Attraction is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. This is what she has to say, ‘I’m a very visual person and love beautiful, or interesting, cover art. It entices, and invites, me to stop and take a peek instead of walking right on by.’

I agree. This week’s Cover Attraction for me is the newest from Penny Vincenzi called The Best of Times. It will be released July 14 by Doubleday. Here’s a bit about the book from Random House…

In a matter of seconds, absolutely everything can change …

In this masterfully crafted page-turner, peopled with intense characters and centered on one devastating moment that involves them all, plot-twist queen Penny Vincenzi vividly captures how the actions of one person can dramatically affect many in the blink of an eye.

On an ordinary Friday afternoon, on a major motorway outside of London, a trailer truck suddenly and violently swerves across fives lanes of traffic—careening cars into one another like dominoes and leaving a trail of chaos and confusion. Within the space of a minute, an astounding miles-long pileup has amassed, and, as the survivors await help, their stories unfold.

Vincenzi expertly maneuvers the plot between the panic-stricken husband trapped in his car with his young mistress, his adultery sure to be discovered; the bridegroom trying frantically to get to the church on time (he won’t); the widow on her way to reunite with the love of her life after sixty years, now forced to ponder whether she’ll ever see him again; the junior doctor waiting to receive the crash victims in the ER … And at the epicenter of this field of destruction lies the truck driver, suffering from memory loss, while the mysterious hitchhiker, the only person who knows what really happened, has fled the scene.

Spellbound by these intimate and evocative tales, we watch as fate takes its powerful course and the far-reaching effects of the crash ripple through the lives of hundreds of people. Written with incredible verve, candor, and wit, Penny Vincenzi reveals human behavior in all its fascinating detail as she challenges her characters to face crisis boldly—and she surprises us with the results at every turn.

I’ve read a few of Penny Vincenzi’s novels and enjoyed them all. I’m really looking forward to this one. It sounds great and that cover is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are just so rich and beautiful.

So, what’s your pick this week. What cover caught your eye and wouldn’t let go?

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  1. Melody says

    May 20, 2009 at 7:53 am

    I like this cover! This book will surely catch my eyes if I see it on shelves. 🙂

  2. Blodeuedd says

    May 20, 2009 at 8:20 am

    I do like it, it would catch me eye

  3. Sandy Nawrot says

    May 20, 2009 at 9:18 am

    It is very bright and colorful, but why do I feel like I’ve seen alot of covers with the backside of a woman walking away? Maybe its just me. Anyway, this book’s premise sounds phenomenal. Different lives intersecting at a pivotal moment in time. Whether it is in books or movies, this works for me. I’ll keep my eyes open for it!

  4. Scrap girl says

    May 20, 2009 at 9:59 am

    I don’t think I have ever read a Penny Vincenzi book. I have always thought they were not for me. If you like them and you are such a good judge of books, then perhaps I will pick one up. What one would you recommend?

  5. Lynne says

    May 20, 2009 at 10:25 am

    This books sounds terrific! I’m heading over to Amazon to put it on my wish list.

  6. Lenore says

    May 20, 2009 at 10:55 am

    I have the biggest urge to go on a picnic after seeing this cover!

  7. itsJUSTme-wendy says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Wow, this sounds really good, I will have to add it to my ever so long list!
    Yes, I love the cover too. It kinda reminds me of the “Girls in Trucks” cover.

  8. Missy says

    May 20, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    I love that cover too! And believe it or not, I didn’t notice that your page had the same background until you pointed it out! 🙂

  9. Wanda says

    May 20, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    Vivid colour! It doesn’t exactly “scream” ..lol, but it is a head turner! 🙂

  10. bermudaonion says

    May 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Finally, a cover with someone’s whole body in it!

  11. Shanra says

    May 20, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Oooh, what a pretty cover! It’s so vibrant. ^-^

  12. Scrap girl says

    May 20, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks Dar for the Penny Vincenzi choice. I will add it to my list.

  13. Belle says

    May 20, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    That is a lovely cover – very eye catching.

  14. lilly says

    May 20, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I own a couple of Vincenzi’s books, haven’t read them yet but I really want to.
    I agree, this cover is definitely very attractive, I love the color play.

  15. Beth F says

    May 21, 2009 at 12:56 am

    I’m reading my first Vincenzi novel right now: No Angel. I love it. I’ll have to look for this one too.

  16. naida says

    May 21, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Great cover! I like the colors too.
    It does sound like a good read.

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  17. Staci says

    May 22, 2009 at 12:18 am

    Thanks for putting this one of my radar!!! Love that cover too!! I’m a very visual person when it comes to book covers!!

  18. Marie says

    May 23, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    that’s a great cover! my favorite this week was the new byatt, The Children’s Book. 🙂

  19. Alice Teh says

    May 29, 2009 at 8:56 am

    Beautiful cover! I’m with Marie. I love the cover of Byatt’s new book, The Children’s Book.

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