They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can leave the book at the very bottom of a dusty pile.
The covers of novels entice the reader to enter a different world. Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks‘ the reader into choosing one book over countless others.
In my forty-ninth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature lips on their covers.
Some of the following books I’ve already read, some are on my ‘to read’ list,
and some I chose only for their covers.
Some, perhaps, will now be on your TBR!
Fictionophile 
ACK! the cover with the bug on the lips gave me the shivers!
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Thank you. I love the covers, and your idea for showing specific themes. I knew I should have listened to my publisher. She said, “Put pouting, red lips on your book cover.” I didn’t listen and went with a ghost on a scale, a black belt in karate, and my dog.I guess, you have to just learn from your mistakes. Thanks again, and take care.
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Thanks for commenting Patrick. Pouting red lips would not be a good fit for your book. LOL
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Wonderful post! I love this series and always look forward to seeing what you’ll come up with next 🙂
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Thanks Nicki. Your lovely comments have made my day.
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But I never pick a book by it’s cover. So what does that say about me? LOL
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It just means that you are not as superficial as I am Martie. ♥
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LOL
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These are tempting covers for sure. I have The Pocket Wife and read Memoirs of a Geisha (fascinating read). I know I’m attracted to certain covers and whenever I see images or titles that include …Paris, bookstores/bookshops, circus/carnival, tea/tea cups or the beach! I know these are a strange combination. Love the lips post.
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Ha-Ha Holly! I already have compiled collections for future Cover Love posts that include: Eiffel Tower, Bookshops, Tea cups, and Paths to the beach. I don’t have any with circus/carnival, but I do have one with tents that includes a few of those. We must be on the same wavelength!
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Yay! I’ll look out for those Lynne!
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Hi Lynne. Terrific job once again.
Neil S.
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Thanks Neil. Always good to hear from you.
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Great covers, always make me think about what I am doing wrong.
Just to let you know “The Scandal by Fredrik Backman” has arrived…
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Great news! I really hope that you enjoy “The scandal” and would like to hear your thoughts.
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‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ is not only one of my favourite novels, but it’s also one of my favourite book covers too! It’s so provocative.
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I’d almost consider it to be a modern classic. Thanks so much for the comment.
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The Possession looks so good! 😍
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Thanks so much for sharing your choice with me.
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Great covers.. I couldn’t even tell you which one I like best because I love so many of them. Lips definitely make attractive covers for me!
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Ha! I tried to find a Cover Love theme that sort of tied in with Valentine’s day. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Of these covers ‘Laura’ got me to hit the link…
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I’m always interested in what covers appeal to people the most. Thanks for sharing your choice.
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