LiterariLeigh

I try not to judge a book by it's cover. But I fully admit to becoming interested in checking out a book that has an interesting or appealing cover. That's one of the reasons libraries and stores prefer to "face out" books on a shelf. An eye catching cover or title can be the reason a reader picks up a book, or continues to read a review or description online, and hopefully finds enough to entice them into reading it.

Recently, I was creating a personalized book list for a library patron and noted that one book she really enjoyed was called The Luxe by Anna Godbersen. When I looked it up to find out more, here's the first thing I saw:

Between the gorgeous dress and the title in a beautiful, fancy script, I was hooked! And I lucked out because I really did like the book. The Luxe is the first in a series (followed by Rumors, Envy and Splendor) that chronicles the lives of young women living in turn of the century New York City, their lives and problems not so different from today. Secrets, scandals and triumphs are a part of everyday and romance was attended to in person, not by text. If you enjoy Gossip Girl, or a wicked soap-opera in your plot, I think you'll enjoy this series.