How long has it been since we did Cover Awe? Too long! Cover artist: Monique Aimee Amanda: I know illustrated covers are a hot button topic, but I love the art style on this one. And the series name is a pun. Carrie: I LOVE IT. The colors, the combination, the way those two are checking each other out – and of course anything with books makes me happy. Aarya: The color scheme seems… ambient? … Continue reading Cover Awe: Puppers, Cozy Atmospheres, & More→
It’s Cover Awe time! For those who are new to the site, this is where we look at covers we think are intriguing, pretty, or just really dang neat! Cover design by Melissa Williams Design Sarah: All the Holmberg covers have been so visually striking. I love the papercut design. Amanda: Yes! I love a good theme that carries over to all of an author’s books. Don’t get me started on when a series changes … Continue reading Cover Awe: Abs, Millennial Pink, & More→
I don’t think we’ve had a Cover Awe in a minute! This is where we keep the snarking to a minimum and share covers with elements we like. Artist credit: Gregg Gulbronson Designer credit: Amy Halperin Amanda: I might be the minority but I like this cover. I’m also biased when a hero has chest hair. Elyse: I do enjoy a hirsute man. Amanda: And I just like the whole “secret cuddle grove in the … Continue reading Cover Awe: Dreamy Cuddle Groves→
Join us as we gaze upon these gorgeous covers! Artist credit: Cliff Nielsen Carrie: PUT IT IN MY EYEBALLS. Amanda: I love the cover redesigns of this series and how much movement there is! Tara: I feel like I know what my next D&D character will be, because she just looks so badass. Aarya: Female piracy + font that looks like sea serpents = one-click Ellen: Can she be my girlfriend? Artist credit: Arantza Sestayo … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pre-Raphaelite, Cross Stitching, & More→
Welcome to Cover Awe! Last time, we had some suggestions to include the names of the cover artists. We’ll be doing that going forward, though most books we feature that haven’t been released yet don’t allow us to “take a look” inside the book via Amazon or Google Books to check the copyright page or book jacket. Just an FYI! If you do happen to locate the cover artist, let us know and we’ll update … Continue reading Cover Awe: Color Schemes, Intimacy, & More→
We’re back with Cover Awe! Here are four covers that have captured our attentions recently. Amanda: I love the atmosphere and this woman’s hair! Sarah: Excellent use of light, too. The two brightest things are her face and the title. That said, my hair would NEVER look that good in a snowstorm. Amanda: I also like how the title has a different light effects. “The Undead” isn’t as bright and glowy. It’s a subtle touch, … Continue reading Cover Awe: Giddy Smiles, Snakes, & More→
It’s about that time for some Cover Awe. This is the opposite of Cover Snark; we talk about covers we like and why we like them! Elyse: YASSS! Amanda: The movement is fantastic. Also…it’s “Project Runway meets Mulan.” I love both of those things! Carrie: The movement, and also I love the balanced composition with the wing and the flag, and just in general the unique imagery! Amanda: I don’t know what it is about … Continue reading Cover Awe: Flowers, Color Palettes, & More→
Ready to look at some beautiful book covers? I know I am! Amanda: Les Mis. Magic. Revolution. I really want to see this cover in the flesh? In the paper? Elyse: Oh that’s beautiful. Sarah: I look at all the layers and imagery and references in that one cover and think about the talent and design skill that went into it and I’m really just in awe. Elyse: I love covers with snuggling. Snuggling is … Continue reading Cover Awe: Magic, Sleepy Smiles, & More→
It’s our first Cover Awe in January! This is where we discuss beautiful covers we’ve seen and open up discussions on elements we like versus what doesn’t really work for us on book covers. Amanda: I need to go a major career change so I can become the NHL commissioner and change the rules of hockey to allow for shirtless skating. Elyse: Well hello, sir. Sarah: Those blades are awful sharp. Says the mom. Amanda: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Warm Colors, Eyepatches, & More→
It’s time to gaze upon some great covers! Here are a few that we’ve been talking about recently. Sarah: That cover is staggeringly beautiful. Amanda: Wow. That’s all I can really say. Sarah: I sent it to Adam: “That cover is gorgeous.” Like, my jaw dropped when I saw the whole thing. Carrie: From colors to concept – gorgeous, and tells us what the book is about very simply and effectively. Amanda: Proof that the … Continue reading Cover Awe: UK Covers, Cozy Estates, & More→
It’s time for Cover Awe, where we look at pretty covers and discuss what we like about them! Elyse: Oh wow. Amanda: I think we had a previous cover in this series on Cover Awe. They are just killing it with these colors. Sarah: This series has excellent covers, I agree. There’s a compelling prismatic effect to the dress folds which I love. Wow. CarrieS: Yes, pls. Will read. Will stare at cover. Sarah: Something … Continue reading Cover Awe: Anastasia, Doggos, & Pretty Dresses→
