You know what they say—don’t judge a book by its cover. But honestly? Sometimes we do. In this episode of Can I Bring My Book, Kat and Amanda explore the irresistible world of cover buys: books they picked up purely because of how pretty, striking, or downright soft-to-the-touch they were. From bold color palettes and intriguing titles to irresistible textures and filigree chapter pages, we’re sharing the cover art that convinced us to give a book a shot (even if we’ve already DNF’d it once before).
We also reveal our latest finds from the Friends of the Library sales and dig into the emotional drama of rain-damaged deliveries. Plus, in this week’s Trope Talk, it’s a cozy small-town vibe vs. a fated-to-be-together monster romance—complete with fiery beards, puns, and espresso art.
Books we talk about this episode:
- The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He
- Belittled Women by Amanda Sellet
- Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen
- On Looking: A Walker’s Guide to the Art of Observation by Alexandra Horowitz
- You Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
- A Little Slice of Hell by Clio Evans
📣 Want to join our book club? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can singup here
Can I Bring My Book Social Links: Instagram: @canibringmybook_club TikTok: @canibringmybook_club Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.