Book of the Week: The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness

Inside the book:
Set in a world where men have no secrets or privacy. The Ask and the Answer is the second book in a very unique series. I haven't read this one yet, but I have read the first one and really enjoyed it. I look forward to finding out what happens next to Todd.

Outside the book:
I love this paperback edition of the Ask and the answer. It has a limited colour palette of black, white and blue. (do I talk about limited colour palettes too much...yes) I really like the font, and the bright blue spine. But most of all, I love the cracked look that the book has. This is done by making some of the shapes on the book matte, and some shiny. Creating a really cool effect, especially in the sun.

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Book of the Week: The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green

Inside the book:
The Legend of the man who stole from the rich, and gave to the poor. I haven't read this book yet, but Im excited to explore this medieval world. And join in on the adventures of the band of merry men.

Outside the book:
I love having this book on my shelf. Its so bright and the colour is unlike any of my other books. The limited colour palette also makes me happy. And the illustrations are beautiful. Overall its such a pretty book, and I cant wait to get more puffin classics in the other bright colours.

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Book of the Week: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Inside the book:
Ive never read this classic, but with all the books, tv shows and movies its spawned. I look forward to reading it, and being terrified. 

Outside the book:
I love this edition of Dracula! The cover illustration is beautiful, its dark and decrepit, with everything falling apart. And then the silhouette of Count Dracula is at the very top. I also love the limited colour palette of blacks, greys and then the stripe of red. This edition by Sterling is also hardback and it cost me $13.

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Book of the Week: Emma by Jane Austen

Inside the book:
I haven't read this yet, even though I have another edition of Emma on my bookshelves. But it is a Jane Austen book! I look forward to reading about a character who no one seems to like, that causes many problems, and is rather blind to her effects on others. I love books written in this style and time period, and look forward to sitting down to read this beautiful book.

Outside the book:
This is a beautiful edition of Emma, one that is very hard to find. I found it at a book stall for five dollars. I love everything about this book, its hardback, its simple, classic, and has a limited colour palette. At first glance you might not notice the elaborate, wallpaper like pattern. Which is a slightly lighter blue and catches the light beautifully.

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Book of the Week: The Child Thief by Brom

Inside the book:
This peter pan inspired story, is more dark and haunting then you would imagine. There were several times I had to take a breather, because of how brutally honest and gritty this book was. It is however a truly beautiful story, and this is very much aided because of the illustrations throughout the book.

Outside the book:
Arms outstretched, eyes closed, hovering in the air, is Peter. He is the main character of the book, and with his red jacket and weapon worthy shoes, he perfectly warns the reader of the eerie and exceptional story inside.

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Book of the Week: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Inside the book:
I haven't read it yet, so I don't know. But I'm sure when I do, there will be an incredible world filled with adventure, and fantasy.

Outside the book:
I love the limited colour palette, and the wrap around cover. That is centered on the spine, so that the front and back are symmetrical to each other. Except that the front cover is day time, and the back is night time. There is so much detail in this, and it is without a doubt, on of my favourite covers.

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