Who Wears It Better in August 2025? #whowearsitbetter #books

It’s time for Who Wears it Better in August 2025? In this feature, I look at different book covers used for the same book.  In some cases, the cover is chosen by geography (e.g. North America or UK).  Other times, it’s based on the edition of the book (hardcover, paperback, kindle etc). Where it becomes confusing is when the book is given a completely different title! Just for fun, and because I love talking books, let’s see what different books covers I’ve noticed recently.  

If you’d like to learn more about these books before casting your vote — or add them to your Goodreads shelf — just click on either cover to head straight to their Goodreads page.

➡️ I’ve added voting buttons to each of the five challenges, so please cast your votes for all of them and I’ll do the same. I will share the final results in next month’s post. But first, let’s review the results of last month’s battles!

You will notice we had two ties this month for the first time ever! Now onto

Our August Battles: (Polls close August 31)

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid:

Our first battle this month is for one of my favourite books of 2025 so far — and it’s a true battle of the regions. The U.S. edition from Ballantine features a woman in aviator sunglasses gazing upward, the space shuttle reflected in her lens. The U.K. edition from Hutchinson Heinemann opts for a multicoloured sky with the shuttle soaring into space. My pick is the Ballantine cover, as it better captures the heart of the story: women who happen to be astronauts, rather than simply the space shuttle program itself.

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary:

Here’s another battle of the regions: Quercus for the U.K. versus Berkley for the U.S. Both covers depict a boat on the open sea beneath a vibrant, multi-coloured sky. The Berkley edition shows a couple embracing atop the boat, while the Quercus cover adds the sun to the scene. I love both designs, but if I had to pick just one, I’d choose the Berkley cover for the way it conveys the romance at the heart of the story.

The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani:

This battle brings us two covers from two different publishers. The Dutton edition shows a woman seen from behind, gazing out over a lake toward the buildings along the shore. The Penguin edition features a woman in a rowboat on turquoise waters, with a charming view of the shoreline beside her. Both covers are beautiful, but if I had to choose, I’d pick the Penguin cover for its stunning water colour and the inviting glimpse of the village.

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch:

Once again, we have a battle of the regions. The U.K. edition from Chatto & Windus features a vintage photograph of a woman seen from behind, holding a baby sleeping against her shoulder. The U.S. edition from Scribner shows a cup teetering on the edge of a table, moments from falling. I haven’t read this book yet, but the synopsis suggests that both covers reflect elements of the story. My choice comes down purely to aesthetics — and for me, the Scribner cover wins.

The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King:

Our final battle this month is another clash of the regions. The U.K. edition from Fourth Estate features a yellow cover with the nostalgic charm of a vintage pencil box. The U.S. edition from William Morrow also uses a yellow background, but decorates it with flowers, hiding a woman’s silhouette within a few of the letters in the title. Both designs are striking, but if I had to choose just one, I’d go with the Fourth Estate cover — it’s the one that intrigues me most.

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So there you have it – Who Wears it Better in August 2025? I’d love to know which covers you prefer, so please vote to let me know! Looking for more covers to compare? Check out the following recent monthly Who Wears it Better posts! I appreciate you reading and supporting this blog and hope that you have a wonderful day!

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