For this month’s Cover Awe, I wanted to look back at the first half of the year and the books we’ve found most visually stunning, memorable, and full of, well, awe. Amanda: THIS IS TERRIBLE Sarah: WHY. Amanda: I love a lot of covers! Okay stipulations! 2021 books that are out already? Sarah: How about this, no later than June 30? So first half of the year. Amanda: Ok. Sarah: Of the ones we’ve featured … Continue reading Cover Awe: What’s Your Favorite Cover This Year (So Far)?→
It’s pretty cover time! Cover design by Tammy Seidick Tara: I think this is the first cover from a lesfic publisher that made me say “whoa”. I really like the use of colour on it. Carrie: WHOA The color, the blocking – it looks so clean and modern and also sultry as hell. Tara: Right?! I’m in love. Susan: Oh I like that! Catherine: So dramatic! Amanda: Would love to see this as part of … Continue reading Cover Awe: Such Good Hair→
Pretty pictures time! Cover design by Natasha Snow Designs Elyse: I love how simple yet striking this cover is. Amanda: The art deco (is that art deco) elements are definitely selling this to me. Shana: I need all the cheekbones, all the time. And the font feels like it would be at home in a Frank Lloyd Wright house. CarrieS: Right away I want to know what silent sin he is thinking about. Sarah: Those … Continue reading Cover Awe: Choose Your Fighter→
I don’t typically group books by theme for these things, but it’s always funny when a theme emerges from randomly putting book covers together. Cover art by Sudeepti Tucker Amanda: I love this damn color palette so much. And also #hairgoals. Shana: Damn. What a beauty! I love the colors and their coy glances Sneezy: Oof!!! The coziness!!!! The sexual tension!!!! Sarah: This is an excellent cover. So much tension, so much casual intimacy. Elyse: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pretty in Pink→
Pretty covers time! Cover design by Heather Palisi-Reyes Sarah: I did think it said Fever Cursed. But wow! Maya: Same, Sarah!! Carrie: That’s a lot of cover, in the best way. Amanda: I love the cover palette so much! Shana: I’m enjoying the 90s color scheme and vibe. I would read this while wearing a velvet choker. Lara: I’d pair that choker with a white t-shirt worn underneath a black spaghetti strap dress. Catherine: It … Continue reading Cover Awe: Ghost Squads, Embroidery, & More→
Attractive and pretty cover convos, ahoy! Cover design by Jenny Carrow Painting: Helen of Troy by Anthony Frederick AJ: That is PRECISELY how my face goes when I think about compulsory gender roles. Carrie: YES that title OMG I have SO MUCH to say on that topic! Lara: I make that face several times a day when I am faced with the patriarchy! Amanda: There is nothing “resting” about this bitch face. Cover design by Michelle Crowe … Continue reading Cover Awe: Moody Florals, Eyeliner, & More→
Looking at pretty covers might be the moment of zen we need this Monday. Cover design by Jenny Zemanek & Seedlings Designs Amanda: Yes to all of this Susan: Oh that is BEAUTIFUL. I love the neon look! Amanda: I think we featured this on sale and it’s about superheroes! Sarah: Wow that’s gorgeous and visually enticing. CarrieS: Speechless. Catherine: It’s just luminous. I love it. Sneezy: Me too!!! It’s so magical, urban, and cute … Continue reading Cover Awe: Corgi Adventures→
Cover Awe is a great moment of zen. Grab your tea or coffee, and let’s look at some gorgeous graphic design. Catherine: Isn’t this one gorgeous? I love the colours and the impressionistic background. So beautiful. Sneezy : Yar it is!! Shana: That’s gorgeous. Amanda: The dress also looks very comfortable! A jersey-knit pajama dress for optimal lounging. CarrieS: I could do without the oval but the gauzy background is so good at evoking the … Continue reading Cover Awe: Curse You, U.K.→
I like to think Cover Awe as a moment of zen, where we can all take a collective break to look at pretty things. Art by Serena Maylon Design by Michael McCartney Susan: Oh that is BEAUTIFUL. Sneezy: *Heart eyes* Amanda: Well hi there. Elyse: I love all those colors. Sarah: I wish some of my dreams looked more like that. Carrie: That list of authors…my heart… Sneezy: It’s like if you open the book, … Continue reading Cover Awe: Colors, Sparkles, & Joy→
Ready to look at some pretty covers? Book design by Heather Palisi Maya: Here’s something that made me feel better! Aarya: Oh, hot damn How do I buy that jacket? People on covers have the best clothes. And the way the heart “splatters” to the side. Wow. Kudos to the cover designer. Amanda: The first one was good, cover-wise, but I think I like this one better. Maya: Agreed, I love the jacket and the … Continue reading Cover Awe: Latte Art & Functional Clothing→
by Amanda · Jun 1, 2020 at 3:00 am ·
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We’re back with Cover Awe, where we oooh and aaah over pretty book covers! Cover design by Jackie Shepherd Illustrations by Julia Iredale Amanda: I know it’s not a graphic novel but boy howdy do I wish it were Sneezy: The smokiness of it is really evocative. Lara: The detail! Get in my eyeballs! CarrieS: That pop of red is fantastic! Cover photo by Michael Frost Cover design by Christopher Stengel Susan: Oh wow, that’s … Continue reading Cover Awe: Fantastic Color Choices!→
