It’s time for Who Wears it Better in January 2024? 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!
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston:
I like each of these overs. The Headline cover displays a tagline about the book and shows a woman’s face. The Pamela Dorman cover is the more common of the two covers and shows the silhouette of a woman standing in a doorway. My choice is the Headline cover for the inclusion of the tagline.
Last One Home by Debbie Macomber:
I love each of these covers! The Ballantine cover looks more like a photo while the Cornerstone cover is more whimsical. I feel like the Cornerstone cover overuses the colour green on the cover and the Ballantine cover just screams cozy to me. It is for that reason that I choose the Ballantine cover.
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan:
Once again we have two very different covers. Both of the covers have piqued my interest but my choice is the Hodder & Staughton cover because of the tagline and colours chosen.
The Secret of Snow by Viola Shipman:
I love both of these covers! While they are different from one another, they both highlight the beauty of snow. I like the tranquility I feel from the Center Point Pub version but the colours, lights and beauty of the Graydon House cover. If I had to pick one, I would choose the Graydon House cover.
The Fury by Alex Michaelides:
Two very different covers once again. The Celadon cover is a little creepy to me (is that an eyeball in the centre?). The Michael Joseph cover is more appealing to me hands down (and it has the tagline).
So that’s Who Wears it Better in January 2024? 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!
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ER LeVar
I usually agree with your judgments here… but I disagree with the Debbie Macomber covers! I think the cornerstone one feels almost fairytale. They’re both good, but I think the cornerstone cover feels more cozy and enchanting (at least in my opinion!).
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts ER!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I think I like the first cover for all of these best. Although I don’t know if I really like either for The Storm We Made. Thanks for sharing, this is always a fun post!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Lisa!
Melissa
What a creative idea for a post! It’s so cool to see the different covers side by side. I kind of like the design for all of them for different reasons! Great analysis of the differences! Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thought Melissa!
JamieAdStories
I like both the snow ones.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Jamie!
Karalee
It was fun seeing the different covers for the books! For the covers, I do like the ones that include a tagline because you get a small glimpse into what the book is about. I love the Center Point Pub’s cover of The Secret of Snow because it looks cozy with the warm socks and drink. I don’t like the Celadon Books’ cover of The Fury either because it does look like the evil eye, while the other one has a tagline with an island.
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Karalee!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
We agree on all of them! Love the post, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thanks Jonetta!
Carla
I agree with all your choices this month, Jodie. Even though I haven’t read them all, the choices help me know more about the book.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Carla!
Caroline
This is such a fun post! I really love the Graydon House cover of The Secret of Snow, maybe I should read it haha x
thathappyreader
Yes Caroline!
Her Digital Coffee
I love the mysterious cover from Pamela Dorman for First Lie Wins, both for Last One Home, Simon & Schuster for Storm We Made, Graydon House for Secret of Snow, and Celadon for The Fury. Thank you for sharing this fun post, I can’t wait to add First Lie Wins and The Fury to my TBR list!
thathappyreader
Thank you for letting me know your choices Winnie!