It’s time for Who Wears It Better? – August 2022 edition! In this feature, I look at different book covers used for the same book. In some cases, the cover is chosen by geography (e.g. North America or UK). Other times, it’s based on the edition of the book (hardcover, paperback, kindle etc). Where it becomes confusing is when the book is given a completely different title! Just for fun, and because I love talking books, let’s see what different books covers I’ve noticed recently. You can click on the book covers to read my review of each book when available. Let’s go!
*Clicking on the cover will take you to my review if available.
Beach House Summer by Susan Mallery
I love both of these covers. I can feel the beach breeze coming through the open door of the US version but also appreciate the whimsy of the UK cover. The book is more serious than whimsy so I’m going to choose the US cover based on that.
Who Wears it Better? Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I like both of these covers. The UK cover gives me a happier and more youthful vibe (the character is in her late thirties) while the US cover reflects the character’s success. For that reason I choose the US cover.
The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery
These covers are both similar in colours used. I like the hot air balloons in the 2021 cover but love the woman and grapes highlighted in the 2022 cover. My choice is the 2022 cover because the book features a female winemaker.
Who Wears it Better? The Time of My Life (Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn) by Tilly Tennant
I love the variety in these covers! The original title for the book was released in 2014 with a title and cover change in 2021. In 2022 the audiobook was released with an additional cover. The original title is cute but does not really reflect the book which is why it might have been renamed. I love the colours in the 2021 version and have selected this one as my favourite.
Who Wears it Better? Sisters By Choice by Susan Mallery
I love the variety in these covers. They all use beautiful colours and display the three female characters. I love the colours used in the UK cover and for this reason it is my favourite.
Previous Editions of Who Wears it Better?
Who Wears it Better – July 2022
Who Wears it Better – June 2022
Who Wears it Better – May 2022
So that’s Who Wears it Better? August 2022 edition! I’d love to know which covers you prefer, so please let me know in the comments. I appreciate you reading and supporting this blog and hope that you have a wonderful day. ☺️
Julian
I liked a lot of the UK ones better. I’m in general not a fan of people on the cover unless they’re illustrated for like a romcom novel. I think it takes a very talented cover artist to pull it off.
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Julian!
Her Digital Coffee
These are so fun! I love the US cover for Beach House Summer, love both for Carrie Soto and The Vineyard, 2022 audiobook for The Time of My Life, and the December US version for Sisters By Choice. Great post Jodie, this was a hard one to choose from haha!
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your choices! I agree this was a challenging month!
Lucy
I love the UK cover of Carrie Soto is back, but I prefer the US February 2020 cover for Sisters by Choice. I love the concept of this post! x
thathappyreader
I’m glad you enjoy it Lucy. Thanks for letting me know your choices!
Alita Pacio
I love the Sisters by choice and the variety of covers is great but my favorite was the first cover in December 2020 US just because I love everything about beaches
thathappyreader
Welcome to my site Alita! Thanks for providing me with your choices! I love beaches too.
Wendy Williams
I agree with you, Jodie. Except I like the UK version of Carrie Soto better. Another fun post, Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thank you Wendy!
Amanda Kay Oaks-Christman
Wow, the covers for Beach House Summer are so different it doesn’t even feel like the same book!
thathappyreader
I agree Amanda! They are very different and my choice of cover changed once I’d read the book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Caroline
I love the posts where you compare covers! I think my favourites were all UK ones. It’s crazy how different some of the covers are though.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading and letting me know your choices Caroline!
Carla
I love this post and series. I agree with all your choices except the last one. I think I like the December 2020 cover best. I am always amazed at the variety of covers based on the country. I always find the UK covers more whimsical.
thathappyreader
Thanks Carla! I agree that the UK covers do tend to be more whimsical!