You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #341

You can't judge a book by it's cover - which is very true ...

But you can like one cover version better than another

US cover

UK cover

I think the last book I read in

Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis series was around number 25. For those of you who are keeping up, the 36th entry, Serpentine, releases in early February next year. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. Both covers take into consideration that the murder being investigated occured on Mulholland Drive. And that's reflected in the images. The shot on the US cover is interesting with the amount of light. I'm sure this is what LA looks like. The light narrows as the road heads up into the hills and does bring the word serpentine to mind. But I don't like the blurry effect. The UK cover uses a closer shot of headlights. The open door of the car seems dangerous. And includes the world famous 'woman in danger on a road in the dark' shot. I admit I'm not a fan of either cover this week. But if I had to choose it would be the noir tones on the UK cover. What about you? What cover do you prefer? Any plans to read Serpentine?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #329

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true.

But you can like one cover version better than another...

US cover

UK cover

Love Your Life is a new stand-alone from Sophie Kinsella, arriving in October on both sides of the pond. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. Okay....well blue is the background on both covers. It's raining in the US. A dog seems to feature into the story. The author's name takes precedence on the UK cover.  But on the US cover, they are apart or perhaps thinking of each other. Although he is holding a bone for the dog. On the UK cover they're holding hands, but pulling apart. The tagline also gives the potential reader an idea of what they'll find inside. The style of both seems to follow previous titles. Hmm, I think I'll go with the UK cover this week. What about you?

 Which cover do you prefer? Any plans to ead Love Your Life?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #321

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true.

But you can like one cover version better than another... 

US cover

UK cover

"'The Upstairs Room is the real thing. Frightening and clever and full of atmosphere.' - Susan Hill." The Upstairs Room is Kate Murray-Browne's debut novel. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. Okay - both use dark tones and seem creepy. It's interesting that the US cover is looking from outside. The teal colour of the sky and shadow on the front of the house is quite bold and does catch your eye along with the yellow. The house. Why do we find a single lit room so mysterious I wonder? The UK cover is a view from inside with a shadow from the light outside. To me, the predominantly black cover just says something's is hiding or is hidden. I'm torn again this week, but am going to go with the US cover this week. I find it visually more interesting. 

What about you? Which cover do you prefer? 

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #311

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true.

But you can like one cover version better than another...

US cover

UK cover

Another book that I'm really looking forward to! Fredrick Backman's new book, Anxious People, releases in
August in the UK and September in N.A. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. The premise looks like so much fun! Okay, I have to admit, the US cover doesn't appeal to me at all. The colors used and the back view of two people. Kinda meh for me. The UK is much more interesting. The starkness of the cover catches my eye much more than the US does. And the familiar UK tag line on the cover gives the potential reader an idea of what the book is about. (Fun!) So, an easy choice for me this week - UK all the way. What about you? Which cover do you prefer? Any plans to read Anxious People?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #298

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true.

 But you can like one cover version better than another...

US cover

UK cover

Once in awhile I like to lose a lazy day in a read different from my usual murder and mayhem. Josie Silver's previous book, One Day in December, was a Reese's Book Club selection. Her latest, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, releases in March. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. A very pastel-y look for the US cover. The images don't overly grab me, but do let the reader know there's most likely something between the two. The mirrored image upside down does mirror the plot. The UK cover has gone for a bolder look with that solid red. The two toothbrushes again let the reader know there's a couple involved. The tagline gives us even more info. And a blurb from Jodi Piccoult also lets the reader know what style and story will be found inside. I'm not a big fan of either this week, but am going to go with the UK cover. I find the US cover just a bit blah. What about you? Which cover do you prefer? Any plans to read The Two Lives of Lydia Bird?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #296

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true.

 But you can like one cover version better than another...

US cover

Canadian cover

I quite enjoyed Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven. I was excited to see that she has a new book coming out. The Glass Hotel releases this Spring. The US cover is on the left and the Canadian cover is on the right. Two very different looks. Water figures into both. The Canadian cover image depicts the journey (boat) and the stars. It's quite stark. The US cover seems to depict the destination. I like the look of that misty, mysterious wee island. I'm going to go with the US cover this week. What about you? Which cover do you prefer? Any plans to read The Glass Hotel?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #285

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true. 

 But you can like one cover version better than another...

US/Canadian cover

UK cover

The second book in David Baldacci's Atlee Pine series releases in November on both sides of the pond. I did listen to the first book and will most likely listen to this one as well on the drive back and forth to work. The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. Well, given that midnight is in the title, the dark tone of both covers makes sense. And two frequently used images are also used. Single lit window in isolated house with small silhouette running. And single person silhouette walking down dark road with ominous headlights headed their way. Having read the synopsis, both covers make sense. Neither really leap out at me, but I'll go with the UK cover this week. What about you? Which cover do you prefer?

 Any plans to read A Minute to Midnight?

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You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover #275

- You can't judge a book by its cover - which is very true. 

 But you can like one cover version better than another....

US cover

UK cover

A new Virgil Flowers book - Bloody Genius - from John Sandford releases in October on both sides of the pond. This one time supporting character in the Lucas Davenport series has many fans. (including me) The US cover is on the left and the UK cover is on the right. Well, the US cover does say bloody, doesn't it. The UK cover brings in red with the title font. The US cover has words in the forefront, while the UK cover has the image of a clock tower taking a good piece of the cover. A similar clock tower is on the US cover as well. There's more the images, but its hard to see.  Stephen King gives a nice blurb to Sandford on the UK cover. Busy vs. somewhat understated. Hmm, a hard choice for me this week....but I'm going to go with the in your face US cover this week. What about you? 

Which cover do you prefer? Any plans to read Bloody Genius?

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