12.19.06
Best Book Covers: 2006
This is what blogs are for! A whole blog dedicated to reviewing and showcasing book covers. Nifty covers will definitely catch a browser’s attention so it’s important to have something that sets your book apart from the crowd. As they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” But really, who doesn’t? A great cover can really make your time spent with a book feel more impressive, or cool, or embarassing.
I mean, try carrying this thing around and maintaining the “No, this is not chick-lit” image up. During our book club reading of this particular book, someone mentioned that they had this exact problem and would have to flash the title just to make sure people knew she was reading a “real book.” These are the kinds of stories that book covers should generate. We all know that little details like knowing when to flash, or not flash, a book cover as you ride the subway or sit in a Starbucks can make or break a stranger’s first impression of you. Right?
Plus, an awesome cover can generate added excitement on your book shelf. Just as if you were to line up your best DVDs, stuffed animals, or porcelain figurines impressive-side out, you would do the same to your books right? I mean, doesn’t everyone do that?
You only have one chance for an acquaintance to check out your stuff, make it count. Make sure you get them to ask “So, what is that book with the Eskimo with a laptop on the cover?! Intriguing… Oooh, pink, I love it!”
The most exciting thing about this list of Best Book Covers 2006 is that I’ve actually read (and own) the first cover on the list. I’m so now-tro.
There’s also quite a bit to be said for the tactile qualities of a book cover, but I’ll get into that some other time.
While we’re at it, a few more interesting things to look at:
(1) Amazon Sales Rankings explained (2) .(2) Guardian Unlimited Book’s Top Ten Literary Blogs
(3) Plug Your Book: a really great book selling and online book marketing blog.