“Bad Book Covers” — 35 Ridiculous Books We’re Definitely Judging By Their Covers

We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but when you see these, it’s hard not to. The r/TerribleBookCovers subreddit is a treasure trove of hilariously awful book covers that make you wonder, “Did anyone think this through?”

From bizarre fonts to incomprehensible imagery, these covers clearly skipped the crucial step of a second draft.

Here’s a collection of the funniest, most cringe-worthy book covers that prove sometimes, you can judge a book by its cover—and laugh while you’re at it.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome