Good Monday morning (or wherever it is in your part of the world)! It’s time for some Cover Snark. From Pam G: So. My question is: Why does this man have a porthole in his chest, or has Mr Vampy been sunbathing with a magnifying glass between the moobs? Also, what are those things parked behind the title on the right? Poker chips? Glasses of eggnog? I really do not get Tara: So I expanded … Continue reading Cover Snark: Bitchery Submissions
Hey y’all! Ready for some Cover Snark? Amanda: …how did he get even half of that shirt on Sarah: Is the dragon’s choice dry clean only? Amanda: maybe he’s stuck and realizes he’s made a terrible mistake Elyse: I’m more concerned about those spikes on his wings. He’s gonna fuck up the paint in every hallway he walks through Knocking pictures of nana and grandpa off the wall…that live, laugh, love sign just crashing to … Continue reading Cover Snark: Mostly Dragons
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Let’s settle in, shall we? From Jen: The guy on the left – his side/stomach. I just don’t understand all the ripples. Also the bear just looks thrown in there at the last minute. Sarah: I am very concerned for his hydration levels. Amanda: I hope the bear gets paid well for the use of its image. We see it a lot. Sarah: Salmon Snacks for Life. Carrie: The bear … Continue reading Cover Snark: What Secrets Are Hiding in These Pecs?
Hey hey! Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Mischa: I love you AND I have possible cover snark submission. Sarah: Aw, c’mon. Move the tall frothy drink an inch to the right. You know you wanted to. Elyse: Loving the suit jacket no shirt look. Carrie: No shirt no shoes no service, dude. Amanda: The jacket also looks velour, which is a STATEMENT. From Carole! Sarah: Was this hero inspired by this famous picture of … Continue reading Cover Snark: The Gray Sweatpants Effect
Come look at some awe-inspiring covers with us! Cover art by Aykut Aydoğdu Carrie: Holy shit Amanda: There are so many tiny details like the freckles Tara: Yeah, that is gorgeous. I even like the shifting colours in the title. Sarah: That is a wow cover. I said, out loud, “Wow.” Cover art by Jeff Manning Amanda: I feel like this one is straight out of a Black Mirror episode and I am very much … Continue reading Cover Awe: More Details
Hey all! It’s time for some Cover Snark! From Sarah: Neither road rash nor fatal head injuries are sexy. Sarah: They need helmets and I need to know how big the bike is if the bear can ride, too. Tara: I think this one might be so bonkers that I actually love it. Sarah: Where does one get a bear-sized helmet? Amanda: Okay but which one is actually the daddy biker bear? From Carole: Is … Continue reading Cover Snark: A Plan B for Pirates
Welcome back to Cover Snark! We have quite the assortment. From Texas Book Lover: I saw this cover and immediately thought of cover snark. I’ll let y’all have fun with this… Sarah: I love that this cover made them think of us. I can’t imagine why. Elyse: He’s gonna need an ointment Sneezy: Someone didn’t listen to their tattoo artist Tara: I’m impressed that he managed his whole torso in one sitting. Carrie: This is … Continue reading Cover Snark: A Real Smorgasbord
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Get a beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and let’s go! Tara: The sea has many songs and I have many questions. Question number one: WTF? Claudia: No. 2, will she be able to swim at all if her head is bigger than her tail? Maya: I guess now I know what it looks like when an accent color stops being an accent color and become a violet hellscape … Continue reading Cover Snark: There’s Something on the Wing
Can you believe it? It’s our first Cover Snark of 2022! From LM Elyse: No Sarah: I have. No words. None. None words. Elyse: I refuse. Maya: Can I just say that kerning hurts my feelings more than the collection of haunted dolls, I mean children. Elyse: It’s book 9, you guys. There are 8 more of these. It’s like a haunted regency mannequin bonanza Claudia: OMG I’m going to have nightmares! Sneezy: NOOOOOOOO!!!! IT … Continue reading Cover Snark: Traitorous Nipples
NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Say hello to the top … Continue reading Cover Snark: Best of 2021
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Most of these were sent in by you all, and oh, buddy…they are good. I also want to issue a content warning for discussion of self harm in the first cover in this series. Lara: Is it okay sometimes to not be clever? To look at something and just go, “Ew” Amanda: It is very okay, Lara Lara: I can’t even put my finger on what repulses me. My whole … Continue reading Cover Snark: Wonderful, Reader-Submitted Snark
