Chosen by the Cover

Maybe one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but that doesn't mean one can't choose to read a book purely beacuse it has an appealing cover. Here are some covers we found to be eye catching.

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Borison, B. K.
Paper Book
"Promises plenty of Borison's signature banter, emotional nuance, and snowed-in charm."--New York Times Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from #1 New York Times...
A deadly episode
Horowitz, Anthony.
Paper Book
From the globally bestselling author of Close to Death comes an unputdownable new mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. 'Easily the greatest of our crime writers' Sunday Times 'Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz<...
Drome
Lonergan, Jesse
Paper Book
"Drome is a miracle of a book." -The Washington Post "One of the best books of the year." --Booklist, starred review"Jesse Lonergan's Drome is the front-runner for 2025 book of the year. A true must read."...
A far-flung life
Stedman, m L.
Paper Book
''An Australian classic in the making.'' Australian Women''s Weekly ''A rich Australian epic.'' New York Times''A masterful examination of loss . . . A remarkable, poignant tale.'' Guardian <...
The gales of November : the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Bacon, John U.
Paper Book
For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century...
How to get away with murder
Philipson, Rebecca
Paper Book
If you picked up this book because you truly want to get away with murder, you will not be disappointed. Simply turn the page and we'll get started... 'Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on it's head. Clever and all too credible.' Val McDermid, No.1...
It's Not Her
Kubica, Mary.
Paper Book
'Cancel your plans, you won't be able to put this one down' - CHRIS WHITAKER 'Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real' - SHARI LAPENA 'A gripping thrill ride' - JENEVA ROSE THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: Two families at a secluded lake...
The joy of snacking : a graphic memoir about food, love & family
Campbell, Hilary Fitzgerald
Paper Book
New Yorker cartoonist and author of Murder Book Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell returns with a riotous and radically candid comic memoir about snacks, connection, and developing a taste for freedom. From standup comedian, New Yorker cartoonist, and...
Katabasis
Kuang, R. F.
Paper Book
Prepare for one hell of a journey... 'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN 'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE '[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE 'I devoured it' RED One of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025 2025's...
Operation Bounce House
Dinniman, Matt.
Paper Book
From the author of the sensational global bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series comes a brand new epic standalone . . . All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do is run the family ranch and keep his family's aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking. But when his planet's...
Overdue
Perkins, Stephanie
Paper Book
The perfect, small town, slow burn romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss.
This book made me think of you
Page, Libby
Paper Book
When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly, because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly, because Joe died five months ago... ...

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