📚 7 more books banned

We all judge a book by its cover. There’s no shame in that—covers are the biggest marketing tool a book has. But not all book covers are created equal. Some are better than others for reasons that range from being unique to giving a fresh twist to a design trend, or just because. Everyone’s taste differs, and what makes a book cover “the best” is a little science and a lot of subjective preferences. So what September book covers deserve a little shoutout for their designs? Here are six of the best from the month. Design teams are credited where that information is available. → Cloud Six by Amy Fusselman: There are few true cartoon covers out there, but this one not only is, but it fits the tone of the book. The space in the design—image at the top and the title at the bottom—creates a lot of visual intrigue, too. That’s not to touch the bright colors. → Fallow by Sarah Anderson: Anderson’s book is described as “slyly funny and tender,” and what better image to project than a cow straddling the worlds of boring corporate offices and gorgeous, lush natural landscapes? → Female Life on Planet Earth by Laleh Khadivi: A design that unfurls the longer you look at it, this cover utilizes ...