Receiving unsolicited review copies can be a hit or miss sort of thing, but it is great when I receive one from a publisher I nearly always love. Today a review copy showed up unrequested and unannouced from Algonquin Books, publisher of the fantastic “A Reliable Wife” (see my review) among other thing. This book, “Every Last Cuckoo,” isn’t new, per se, but it is being released next month as a paperback. I hadn’t heard of this yet but it sounds very interesting. At the very least, I’m intrigued by the beautiful cover:
It looks so cozy and inviting, this book is just begging to be read. I’m wondering if the fact that they brightened up the paperback cover will translate into more sales. Here’s the original hardback cover:
It is the same artwork, but darker, and without the red background for the title. I like both covers, but I think the paperback cover calls out to me much more.
What do you think of the two covers? Would you be more inclined to buy one than the other?
I love the bright colors on this cover…happy reading.
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I love this cover. It automatically caught my eye although I have to say I like the hardcover better with the full picture. I think the paperback with the organge pulls away my focus from the lovely cover art. The book itself sounds quite interesting too. Enjoy.
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I love the added color in the paperback cover. I like how it picks up on the color of the dishes in the background. I agree…unsolicited books can be hit or miss. I’m always willing to squeeze in those “surprise” books I receive from my favorite publishers
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I like the paperback cover better and do feel the brighter colors and text treatment of the title works better for the book.
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Like you, I enjoy getting an unexpected surprise in the mail–especially when it’s a book that I think I’ll love. Enjoy!
I love those kinds of surprises! It looks like a good book too. I would definitely notice the paperback’s brighter colors first. A cover wouldn’t make me buy a book but it would get me to pick it up and look at it more. The second cover looks washed out and faded.
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I was surprised with the same — I love the cover, and it makes me want to get to the book soon!
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I know! It makes me want to shuffle it to the top of the pile.
I like the brightness of the paperback better too.
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I like the second cover better. It’s stays out of the way of the picture. I checked this out last year because of the cover but never read it.
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I got this same surprise book, today! I love the paperback cover. It really pops. Plus, the book sounds terrific!!
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I love the cover art but the paperback version is much brighter and would instantly grab my attention!!
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I like the paperback cover better. Something about that little patch of orange just gets me.
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Unsolicited review copies make me very happy, personally.
I like the first cover!
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Lucky you! I definitely like the title treatment on the paperback more.
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Nice cover!
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I agree – the cover of this book is gorgeous. I like the paperback version better than the hard cover. Will look forward to your review of this one!
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I have a couple of publishers that I just adore too
What beautiful covers!!! I think I like the original better because it’s not quite as bright which detracts from the colorful cups and plates.
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Both covers are beautiful but the brighter one seems to showcase the author’s name more. How nice that they sent it to you!
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