From the beauty of minimalist typography to the intricacy of hand-drawn illustrations, our favorite book covers of the year (so far) deliver stunning designs. These 16 jackets catch the eye and intrigue the mind, ensuring that readers will snatch them from bookstore shelves. Enjoy browsing the gallery to view the enthralling collection.
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The Vegetarian
Cover designed by Christopher Brand
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Tuesday Nights in 1980
Cover designed by Rodrigo Corral
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Hurt People
Cover designed by Donna Cheng
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A Burglar's Guide to the City
Cover designed by Nayon Cho
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Pond
Cover designed by Alex Merto with artwork by Margriet Smulders
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The Mother
Cover designed by Robin Bilardello
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The Girls
Cover designed by Peter Mendelsund with lettering by Jenny Pouech
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American Girls
Cover designed by Philip Pascuzzo
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Imagine Me Gone
Cover designed by Keith Hayes
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A Pillow Book
Cover designed by Alysia Shewchuk