Pretty as a Picture: Some of the Still Popular Cover Design Trends
Anyone who’s been around here for any length of time (and if so, thank you) will know I’m something of a cover snob. Talking about pretty cover design is forever and always a fun topic for me, and so, on this Monday, we again revisit said subject. Because, why not? Specifically, we are set to look at some covers of books published five or more years ago that still seem relevant or are the “still trending cover design” (sort of)! Without further ado let’s look at cover design that’s still trendy.
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For this curated selection, I perused only my bookshelves. Sure, there are likely plenty of other titles that might fit as well, but it seems better to keep it contained (in part) by limiting where I can browse.* So, this is what I did! With those limitations in place, let’s set out to see which books I can find.
*plus this allows me to feature some novels I never do!
[STILL] TRENDING COVER DESIGN (SORT OF)
1: The Widow of Larkspur Inn, Lawana Blackwell
Over the years, I don’t think the historical fiction genre has changed a great deal. Many of the “looks” remain the same, although I will admit, in the case of this series, the books I own are with re-designed covers. Goodreads
2: The Selection, Kiera Cass
I mean, I feel like for this genre and its story, these covers are kind of iconic. I also think, that while trends in the genre have (or are changing?) changed, the whole girl-in-a-pretty-dress is still cool. Goodreads
3: Scoop, Rene Gutterridge
These covers do have some sense of being “dated,” perhaps in the title text, but replace this and they still have some relevancy given the whole silhouette thing which plays into the illustrated look that is popular today. Goodreads
4: Anna and the French Kiss, Stephanie Perkins
Again, another series (‘Anna,’ Lola and the Boy Next Door, Isla and the Happily Ever After) that underwent a re-do, but still. This one seems kind of “timeless” in a way sure to stand the test of design trend changes. Goodreads
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5: A Girl Named Digit, Annabel Monaghan
Again, this one, to me, still seems very “in.” It’s got that silhouette look that doubles with the illustrated design trend. Somehow this just doesn’t look like a book that published (as a re-model) in 2013. Goodreads
6: Finding Paris, Joy Premble
This one, I think, is just five years old, which is perhaps why its design is still very much current. Sometimes covers only a year or better old outdate themselves, so anytime they can hold us is a pro. Goodreads
7: Dear Mr. Knightley, Katherine Reay
This is one of those novels I think, and hope, will be timeless. It’s just lovely. Goodreads
8: Jennifer E. Smith [Novels]
I loved Jennifer’s silhouette novels. Sadly, now her books have changed, but these (like The Geography of You and Me or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight) all still look very “with it.” Goodreads
9: A Distant Melody, Sarah Sundin
Another historical fiction novel, plus who doesn’t love the chance to feature a novel by the talents of Sarah Sundin? Goodreads
10: Paper Moon, Linda Windsor
Oh, look! More silhouettes! Like I said, this still looks the part of the cover design of today trendy. Goodreads
What about you? Do you have any books on your shelf that still look or seem relevant to today’s popular cover design? Are any still “trendy”? What are the “still trending cover design” looks you like? Tell me all about your favorite types of cover design or any cover love comments.
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I love so many of the current cover trends! I do seem to like a lot of the silhouette type covers, I’ve noticed. I had never even thought of that before, but now that I think about it… :)
Despite this being a kind of I-don’t-know-what-to-post (even though I always like cover art), it was fun to look back and try to find “trends” or looks that still seem relevant today. :) Thanks for the visit.
This was an interesting perspective with some great covers. I like the timeless covers used for the WWII books. It draws me in immediately.
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These covers definitely don’t look old and outdated. I have to agree with you about The Selection – you can’t beat putting a girl in a pretty dress on the cover. Who doesn’t love a gorgeous dress!
These covers are such a big throwback, what a great list!
The first three authors that popped into my mind were: Amanda Dykes, Roseanna White and Nicole Deese. Now spectacular is Jaime Jo Wright and Joanna Politano. Just thought of another one or two. These covers work together: Elizabeth Camden newest trilogy. And Terri Blackstock’s If I Run series! They make a picture when they are side by side!
Paper Moon has such a pretty cover.
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Yes! I love covers that are timeless! (and also ohmygod I LOVED the girl in a dress cover free for all, so thanks for featuring The Selection and reminding me of that!)
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Oh man, do I miss Linda Windsor’s stories. Also, I really enjoyed Gutteridge’s Scoop series, but liked her Boo series even more. I remember laughing so hard over all the quirky personalities.
Very interesting spin on this topic! I love it!
I am also kind of partial to girl in a pretty dress, especially as we see more authors of color being published. I would really like to see more girls of color in pretty dresses on book covers.
I love historical fiction covers too. I don’t think I’ll ever tired of the girl in pretty dress design either. Nice list! Here is my Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Oooh! I love these covers! Great picks!
I’ve always loved that cover of The Selection – I can’t resist a pretty dress!
Cool spin on the topic! I have a lot of covers with nature photos or illustrations on them. I think those will always be popular.
I love all these covers. My daughters were definitely drawn to the Selection series because of the cover art.
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I’ve always loved that Anna and the French Kiss cover. It’s the one I own, too. It is classically pretty. :)
I love your take on the topic! I do enjoy the Anna and the French Kiss cover, as well as the Finding Paris one. I also love the Jennifer E. Smith covers with the silhouettes!