Help Us Pick the Best Book Cover of 2020

This hasn’t been an easy year for sustained, careful reading. But you know what doesn’t take any attention at all? Judging a book by its cover! That’s why we’re doing our first ever “best book cover of the year” tournament—and we want you to weigh in. Vote for your favorites on Electric Literature’s Twitter and […] The post Help Us Pick the Best Book Cover of 2020 appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2020-11-30 12:00:30 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 8, 2021

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Infographic: The Most Instagrammed Book Covers

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AAP StatShot: US Trade Book Sales Up 9.7 Percent for 2020

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