Hi everyone! It’s time for Who Wears It Better? June 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!
The No-Show by Beth O’Leary
These are both great covers. I love the action in the US cover but also the simplicity of the UK cover. I choose the US cover because it represents the three women more.
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
These covers are relatively similar with slightly different colours and plants used. I love the edition of the teacup in the US Edition but prefer the poppies to the vine in the Australia edition. The Australia edition gets my vote because of the colours chosen and the wider use of the poppies.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
I love both of these covers so it’s a tough choice! They each have a summery vibe to them and have used beautiful colours. My preference is the Viking cover for colour preference reasons only.
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting/The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley
I really enjoyed reading Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting and was surprised to see that it was known under The People on Platform 5 in the U.K. as well. Variation in titles aside, I love that the Viking and Bantam Press editions showed the train platform and for that reason my choice is for either of these covers.
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
This book has a variety of different covers all with a number of books on them. I appreciate all the variety of book covers in the Harper Collins version, the aesthetics of the quiet reading spot in the Garzanti version, and the colours and whimsy of the William Morrow edition. Another tough one! I choose the Harper Collins version because I love those two that are reading on top of the books!
Previous Who Does It Better Posts
Who Does It Better? May 2022 Edition
Who Does It Better? April 2022 Edition
Who Does It Better? March 2022 Edition
So that’s Who Wears it Better? June 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. ☺️
Amanda Kay Oaks-Christman
Great as always! Usually I have a strong preference for which cover I like, but I like both versions of The No Show cover annd The Dictionary of Lost Words. Thanks for rounding these up!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Amanda! I found it hard to choose this month too!
Katie
This is such a fun series – I agree that the simple cover for ‘The No Show’ is nicer, but I can understand feeling like the other cover fits the novel better.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading and commenting Katie!
Wendy Williams
I love these posts. It’s so interesting to see the different covers. I just wonder what goes on in the minds of the marketing people!
thathappyreader
Thanks Wendy! Yes I’d love to have more information on their choices!
Her Digital Coffee
Yay, I enjoy reading these posts! I love both covers for The No-Show, the US edition of The Dictionary of Lost Words, can’t choose between Every Summer After, Bantam Press’s cover for Rules of Commuting, and William Morror or Garzanti’s cover for The Reading List. Thank you for sharing Jodie! Have a great weekend!
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading and letting me know your favourites!
jamieadstories
All of these book covers are eye catching. I must check out the Beth O’Leary book as loved Flat Share.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Jamie! I loved The Flatshare too!
Jaya Avendel
So many tough choices, but I always love these monthly installments! I am a fan of The No-Show US (the action is really nice!) and I love the The Dictionary of Lost Words US cover too. I just can’t get behind any of the covers for the Rules for Commuting though . . . so I appreciate the decision you made! 🙂
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading and letting me know your choices Jaya!
Izzy Matias
It’s really interesting to see the different versions of covers. I remember the first time I realised that books had different covers based on geography was exciting to me. It was great to see the art and also sometimes made me want to buy the book again. I like the US cover for The No-Show and the Berkley edition of Every After Summer. I had fun reading this post! 🙂
thathappyreader
I’m glad that you enjoyed it Izzy! Thanks for reading and letting me know your selections!
Fadima Mooneira
This is such a fun post. Book covers influence people to purchase a book. That’s why cover designs are part of book marketing strategy.
thathappyreader
They certainly influence me to take a second look Fadima! Thanks for sharing.
Raji
I love reading these posts every month! The covers are all so interesting this time, I think I like the US covers for both The No-Show and The Dictionary of Lost Words. Thanks for sharing!
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Aimsy
I love seeing the differences in the covers. I have bought the same book twice before because it had a different colour and name, and I didn’t realise!
Thanks for sharing, I think I have to agree with your choices!
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