Not exactly a typical suggest-me-a-book post directly, but here i go
I've been an e-reader user for a while now, and I've come to realize that, having the option to change book covers significantly impacts whether I feel inclined to reading a book or not. Of course, there are always exceptions, and the content usually matters more, but sometimes, something as simple as a beautiful cover can motivate you to dive into a story.
For me, books like Guards! Guards!(recent cover), Small Mercies, and The Alchemist feature stunning covers that have encouraged me to pick up my e-reader and start reading.
Do any of you share similar experiences that sparked your interest in choosing the book? What books caught your eye with their cover art, and did those books live up to the amazing visuals in your opinion?
by pjtango
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I’m a sucker for covers with sunrises on beaches. there’s a wide variety of themes, surprisingly. I’m trying to think of notable other patterns of covers I like. but beaches stand out
A good cover alone won’t get me to buy a book but it can absolutely tip the scales. I’d read Tom Rachman’s The Imperfectionists and really loved it, so when I saw the cover for The Italian Teacher and recognized the author I had to buy it. It’s great.