Hello all, I need your help with this cover design and if you could answer these 3 questions about it, that would be fabulous. - “What kind of book do you think this is?” - “What stands out first?” - “Would you pick this up—and why or why not?”

My last half dozen books started life as dust jacket hardcovers. For those I used traditional and hybrid publishers. My most recent book is self published, and it started life as a paperback. But what I realized is that it feels less premium than the hardcovers. Not as good for gifting to clients. So I am releasing a case laminate hardcover via Amazon, since it is easy. I went for matte (vs glossy). But I’m also debating releasing a version with dust jacket through IngramSpark or a small print run company like 48hourbooks or Lulu. Which do you prefer: case laminate or dust jacket? If the former, matte or glossy? If the latter, who do you use to print small runs? Thanks!

Can you all take a look at this new revised cover and give me some frank feedback regarding: - “What kind of book do you think this is?” - “What stands out first?” - “Would you pick this up—and why or why not?” Thank you so very much!

I just finished designing the front and back cover of my book. Was hoping you could give me some advice and opinions. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

I got some great comments on my first set of potential covers. I would love another round of feedback from anyone who is willing. Thanks in advance! Call them out as #1 - #5 - pick the one or ones you like best.