01. Understand the story first. A book cover should encapsulate the essence of the story. Before diving into the design, read the book or discuss its themes with the author.

Until recently, the archetypal western romance cover featured a photo of a solo, brooding stud in a 10-gallon hat, shirt optional. But when Lyla Sage self-published Done and Dusted in 2023, the ...

The styling Oprah’s 111th book club pick features type in a shade of yellow that you’ll also see on the cover of the forthcoming “Happiness & Love,” among others. (A similar chartreuse is ...