The Perception Project is a series of posts on The Sirenic Codex and Pass the Chiclets with the purpose of demonstrating the differences in perception. As bloggers, we know that everyone has subjective tastes but to what extents? We'll look at that throughout the week. There will be three posts here and three on Eden's blog, and every post will feature a label and a cover we think matches the label (so we're only picking based on the visuals, not the content). We'll write a little about our choices, and you can chime in the comments, or pick your own covers.

The first label is "Classic"

P.E.'s Pick

Already, I've run into a bit of a snag. However, I'm pretty happy with my choice. I pick Rumours by Anna Godbersen because of the golden font that reminds me of ages gone by, the stunning dress from another time, and the girl with classically good looks sitting on that super elaborate chair.

Mari's Pick

I strayed to something more subtle but equally beautiful, in my opinion. What I Saw and How I Lied has the period feel going for it. The black and white theme with a dash of colour from her lipstick shows an agelessness that can only be associated with classic.

Eden's Pick

With the blend of deep, rich red and gold, the paper texturing and blocky serif font, this cover feels modern and classic to me at the same time. The silhouette is the perfect teaser of the actual story.

The next label is "Romantic"

Mari's Pick

What is more romantic than a girl and boy innocently holding hands while walking down the shore, watching the sun/moon rise above them and being bathes in beautiful purple light? Moonglass by Jessi Kirby is simple, romantic and sweet.

Eden's Pick 

Tris & Izzie, Mette Ivie Harrison

The beautiful fall colour scheme matches the tranquility of the water shot, and the falling, fluttering leaves add to the atmospheric moment. The posture of the models seems to me as if the photographer's interrupted an intimate moment, which makes it perfect as a romantic cover.

P.E.'s Pick

Of course I'm going with a makeout cover. Duh. This one is in black and white, which I've always thought to be charming, and has splashes of red, the colour of love. There's nobody else on the cover except the couple so it's like they've been completely alone in the world until they met each other... *aww*

P.E.'s thoughts

So far, I think I'm okay with all the choices. I was surprised that all the classic picks had some kind of red on the cover, and Eden's pick, The Scorpio Races surprised me a bit. I expected the romantic covers though- they all featured a couple. 

Mari's thoughts

Interesting that you mentioned the fact that all the classic covers have red on them. Come to think of it, we associate red with many things, love, blood etc., but it's also very classical. It's a colour used throughout history. I was also, surprised by Edith's cover choice, very different from what I would consider classic, but valid nonetheless. As for the romance cover, we all went for the 'couple covers' but curiously they all feature some sort of water; the last one featuring rain. Red and Water, Classic and Romantic?

We hope you enjoyed. Make sure to check out the second part on Eden's blog, Pass the Chiclets!

I'm sure we have all been intrigued by a book but have been scared to pick it up for any reason. It can be because of its rating, the hype, the length or just the feeling that it might disappoint.

I had this encounter earlier today when I went to Chapters with the sole purpose of buying a specific book, Ink by Amanda Sun. Once I got there and found the book, I started reading through it, getting a feel for things. The longer I looked through it the more anxious I got, until it hit me that it gave off a very twilight feeling. Using that as my excuse I ran out of the store with my tail between my legs.


On this note, I'm going to talk about 3 books that have scared me.




Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin

This one horrifies me. There is so much to be scared of the length, the hype, the inevitable comparison between it and its tv show. This fear has kept me from finishing the book on the multiple occasions that I borrowed the book from the library and vowed to finish it, each time I came up empty handed. One day I hope I can build up the courage to read this.

Scare Factor: length, hype, comparison

Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown

I heard of this one a few years ago from one of my friends who really enjoyed it and recommend it to me. So one day I bought the book, started reading it, realized I didn't understand half the things that were mentioned and it hasn't left my shelf ever since.

Scare Factor: length, language, hype, genre, age group

Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

This is one of my favourite classics, I've watched multiple movie adaptions and absolutely adored them. I also read a modern retelling called Jane by April Lindner, which I also enjoyed. I also ended up buying the book but until this day it's been sitting on my book case collecting dust.

Scare Factor: length, language/writing, hype, movie, status(classic)

Am I the only one? 
I do this with everything: movies,shows, electronics, clothes you name it. I gather as much information I can before I finally sit down and watch/read it etc.