Hi everyone! It’s time for Who Wears It Better November 2021 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.
UK Cover
US Cover
I adore both these covers, but I give a slight edge to the UK version which is a bit more whimsical.
Add The Christmas Escape to your Goodreads shelf
UK Cover
US Cover
This one is a little tricky for me because if I’m honest I don’t find either of these really that appealing. Notice the difference in the title. I’d give the edge to the UK cover because I’m attracted to blue covers.
Add this book to your Goodreads shelf
UK Cover
US Cover
I love both of these covers but I’m giving the edge to the US cover because of the dog and the beautiful entryway.
Add Dear Santa to your Goodreads shelf
UK Cover
US Cover
I love both of these blue covers but hands down the US cover wins this round for me. In fact it’s one of my favourite covers of 2021 and really gives this book the magical feel it so deserves.
Add On a Night Like This to your Goodreads shelf
UK Cover
US Cover
I haven’t read this book yet but wanted to share the diversity in these two. I really like them both – the UK cover because of the colours chosen and the US cover because it looks like a piece of mail. This one’s a draw for me.
Add Always, In December to your Goodreads shelf
So that’s Who Wears it Better November 2021 edition! I’d love to know which covers you prefer, so please let me know in the comments. I really appreciate you reading and supporting this blog and hope that you have a wonderful day.☺️
Faye
This was such a fun post! For the most part, I agree with all of your choices (except for “the Paris connection” – I love the US version 🙂
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thathappyreader
I’m glad you enjoyed it Faye! Thanks for reading!
Wendy Williams
Great choices. I do disagree with you on The Christmas Escape, I like the US cover slightly more than the UK cover. I do agree 100% with the choice of the US cover for On a Night Like This. It was such a magical book, and the US cover is much more representative of the story
thathappyreader
Thanks Wendy! It’s interesting which covers attract us!
Michelle Gast
It’s fun to look at book covers! I love books. Thanks for sharing! =)
~Michelle
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thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Michelle!
chelsea @ your bookish friend
for the most part, i prefer the usa covers – only on a night like this do i prefer the uk one.
thathappyreader
I like reading the preferences of others so thanks for sharing Chelsea!
Lauren
I love all these covers. I am such a sucker for a good cover and I will want to read it. These look like some awesome Christmas themed stories! Thank you for sharing.
Lauren
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Lauren!
Under Flowery Sky
Amazing idea, definitely judging the book by the covers..
thathappyreader
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading.
Katie
This is such a fun blog post idea! I love the comparison between covers and I think I agree with most of your assessments. I think I prefer the US version of “Always in December” though, but it IS very close.
thathappyreader
I’m glad that you enjoyed it Katie! Thanks for reading.
Not-So-Modern-Girl
I love this post idea! I always compare covers, and I judge books by their covers far too much. Fantastic post x
thathappyreader
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading.
I'm All Booked Up
Overall the UK covers are better, except for Dear Santa.
thathappyreader
Thanks for expressing your thoughts!
Lisa
Such a fun post, Jodie! I have to say that the UK covers have the edge for me, although I know you shouldn’t judge a book by the cover, haha! Interesting that the titles are different in some instances too 🙂
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Lisa!
Stephanie
I’m almost always a bigger fan of the UK covers (and titles) for books, but I was surprised to see that I really liked the US versions for most of these (aside from The Christmas Escape and On a Night Like This)! Such a fun post 🙂
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading and letting me know your thoughts Stephanie!
Molly @ Transatlantic Notes
Book covers are so important — and it shows when you put things side by side as I definitely have a preference for one over the other in most of the examples you shared. This was really interesting; the whole process of deciding what to put on a cover is probably way more complex than I thought. Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
That’s so true Molly! I would love to find out the process. Thanks for reading.
Jenny in Neverland
Ooh great post! I was drawn to most of the UK covers the most, apart from Lindsey Kelk, that US one for me there!
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Jenny!
Caroline
I love this series! I think overall I like the US covers better, apart from Dear Santa. The UK version wins that round 🙂 x
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Caroline!