Book Covers/US versus UK



Dear Book Fans,

 I have been watching YouTube video's of Brown Girl Reading and enjoying the book selections and reviews.  While watching, I have learned that book covers from the UK versus the US have made a difference in what edition of the book I would like to purchase.  Over the last few days I have been ordering some books from the UK online via BookDepository.com.

 Here is what I'm referencing....The book on the left is a Canadian publication, the book in the middle is a US edition and the book on the far right is a UK edition.  What cover is more appealing to you?



 Another one is "Ghana Must Go" by Seals.  In my opinion the UK edition is a more appealing dust jacket.  The words are reflective in a bluish foil and colorful flowers adorning the background.  An actual visual does it much more justice

US Edition
UK Edition 


                                                           





               Another Comparison is "The Invention of Wings"


UK Edition



US Edition




Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

                         
                                Australia Edition
US Edition
UK Edition




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