Cover Love

Next week I'll post the results of the cover challenge, but in the meantime, let's enjoy some other creations, shall we?

Even though I sometimes slightly judge bad covers, I do have a healthy respect for well-made covers.  I know that I am far from perfect as a designer, and I hold in great esteem those who can create covers that make you pause and just say, "Wow."  Someday, I hope to be the creator of one.

So today I'll share a few of those covers.  If you love to squeal over—or simply admire—beautiful pieces of art like these, you've come to the right place!
NOTE: I have not read all of these, so I cannot recommend them as books, only covers.

The Accidental Guardian—Mary Connealy

The simplistic beauty of the cover really draws me in—it definitely looks like a book to pet!  The sweet relationship between the man and the little girl that it suggests is endearing, and the border along the top adds just the right touch.

Salt to the Sea—Ruta Septys

Being a novel set in the Word War II era, this cover naturally hints at the darkness of the times.  While complete lowercase letters tend to grate on my nerves, I believe that in this case it adds a perfecting measure.

A Distant Melody—Sarah Sundin

The font isn't overly dramatic, but the simplicity, added to the beautifully and perfectly shaded sky, not to mention the overall historical look, makes me, someone with an aversion to romance, want to read it for myself.

Gunner's Run—Rick Barry

What I appreciate about this cover is that the font is spot-on!  And I love the historical feel that the photos give.  Plus, the plane at the top gives credit to the title.

Fawkes—Nadine Brandes

Last but not least, one of my all-time favorites.  Once again, what I love most about this cover is the fonts.  They seriously tell so much about the book!  And the mask—intrigue and mystery, with the cracks in it hinting that those secrets are about to be revealed.

And there are five amazing covers all worthy of admiration.  Have you read them?  What are your favorite aspects?  What are some of your favorite book covers?