I am a stickler when it comes to covers. I get so upset when a good book has a crappy cover. And don’t even get me started on covers that have photographs of people on them. I HATE them, and they almost always become an instant will-not-read for me. Here are some of my favorite covers of the books that I have on my to-read list!

1. The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley

the watchmaker of filigree street

2. The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley

Yes, I recognize I’m choosing two books from the same author. And they’re sort of sequels. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? They’re different enough that— you know? Why am I explaining myself? This is my blog post and I do what I want.

3. The Graces by Laure Eve

the graces laure eve

I know this one has gotten some mixed reviews, but a) its cover is gorgeous, and b) it’s about witches so…

4. Retribution Rails by Erin Bowman

retribution rails erin bowman

5. A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman

a man called ove frederick backman

Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you do people on the cover of a book. An illustration, okay? Also, a cat will always improve a cover immensely.

6. Aftercare Instructions by Bonnie Pipkin

aftercare instructions bonnie pipkin

7. A Closed and Common Orbit  by Becky Chambers

BONUS ROUND
Here’s a cover on my TBR that I completely hate. BUT, I’ve heard the book is fantastic, so I’m reading it anyway (le sigh).

The Winter King by C.L. Wilson

the winter king cl wilson

Tell me this is not the cheesiest cover you’ve ever seen in your entire life?


What are some of your favorite covers? What kinds of covers do you hate/love?

This prompt was used from “Top Ten Tuesday,” a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.