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The one I haven't read and must is Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle. So many people have said how good it is - her more famous book is 1001 Dalmatians.
I would recommend The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell to anyone who hasn't read it - a great example of intelligent women's fiction. No, that's wrong. It's a great example of intelligent fiction. Full stop.
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What am I reading now? I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
There are many reasons why a book is given a new cover: The original didn’t quite hit the mark, the book is celebrating a milestone anniversary or the title will be transformed for the silver screen. But the most important reason is to modernize the book so that it will appeal to a new audience.
A timeless book will speak to a new generation the same as it did to the old because it’s both relatable and relevant. However, the one thing that may stand in the way of a purchase is the outdated look.
Enter the new cover. The function of the new cover is simple: Breathe new life into a book. One series that has done this is Scholastic’s The Baby-Sitters Club.
The new look was launched with the prequel The Summer Before. The prequel is followed by three more reissues of the original books. I’ve seen the before and after and I’m definitely sold.
A re-imagined cover can rejuvenate a once dated book. Everyone benefits from the publisher to the author to the reader. Now that’s what I call a win-win-win scenario!
The Baby-Sitter's Club #1: Original
The Baby-Sitter's Club #1: New
I've read six of them. (Hangs head in shame.......)