Cover Snark: Crabs, Gynos, & Dragons – Oh My

Welcome back to Cover Snark!

How to Catch Crabs by Demelza Carlton. A man in a newsboy cap with a white shirt and suspenders leans closely to a woman. She has on a green shirt and is wearing burgundy gloves. Her brown hair is past her shoulders and she has on a decorative green kerchief tied over her head.

Elyse: Is this a PSA?

Tara: Or a how-to guide? Do you need hats and/or scarves to transport the crabs after you catch them?

Sarah: Gloves, too.

Tara: Oh yeah, the tiny ones can go in the fingers.

Claudia: Hmm my mind went to pubic crabs, I’m so sorry…

Sarah: Oh, me, too. I figured that was why their hair was covered.

Caught Between Dragons by Cynthia Wilde. A veiny shirtless dude is looking down at his pecs, or maybe his crotch. A dragon is roaring in his ear.

From Jen: I see one dragon. Is the other one in his pants? What is he looking for? Disturbing and confusing cover.

Sarah: I think the dragon is yelling I TOLD YOU SO.

Amanda: Also there’s some strange texture going on with his chest.

Sarah: WHAT is with all the crotch-staring cover models? Even the dragon hates it.

Gorgeous Gyno by Karen Deen. A headless man with his shirt unbuttoned and tie hanging loosely around his neck. The real snark is the title.

From Brigitte: I saw this book couldn’t get over how bad this title is. I hope the ‘zon doesn’t send me any recommendations like this one, because it’s cringe worthy!

Sarah: During a gynecological exam, I expect medical professionals to keep their shirts on, not have them unbuttoned but still tucked in. Am I weird?

Claudia: I read Gorgeous Gyro and frankly that would be vastly preferable than the actual title of this book!

Sarah: I would eat a gorgeous gyro.

Sneezy: Dammit now, now I want a gyro too.

Culgan by Victoria Saccenti. A very tan man is shirtless except for what looks to be a leather peter pan collar. The title is in a medieval decorative font, which makes it hard to read. There's a blurry face of an eagle in the background.

From Melodie: Nominee for the bad font choice award! Amazon claims this book is titled Culgan. But I guess I would be going by an alias too if I had to wear that ugly little capelet to a fight. By his face he knows that he needs actual armor to go against the giant parrot.

Sarah: Is Ulgah wearing a beauty shop drape cover? Was Ulgah interrupted at the salon by a giant bird looking for a fight? I bet Ulgah was mid-coloring and had to step out from under the dome dryer to get the sword.

Claudia: All I know is that Culgari looks mad about the interruption.

Elyse: See I’m getting Eulcah

Sarah: Or Eulcari?

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