22 Best Book Covers Of 2020

Even thought 2020 wasn't an easy year for all of us, it was a great one for books. There were some truly excellent novels, and we’ve rounded up the 22 best covers from that year. The book cover designers outperformed themselves yet again, creating some truly beautiful designs. And we couldn't miss that opportunity to share these book cover designs with you! 

Our favorite covers of 2020

But before we jump in, we just wanted to say that it was incredibly difficult to narrow this list down to only 22 covers. There are so many great stories and artists who captured them, that it makes it almost impossible to pick. The beautiful covers on this list are our personal favorites and we hope you enjoy this selection.

So in no particular order, here we go!

Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars. by Joyce Carol Oates

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Little Girl Lost by Cheryl Bradshaw

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini

The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams

This Too Shall Pass by Julia Samuel

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey

There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing by Ruthie Lindsey

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Can We Be Happier? by Richard Layard

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce

A Poem for Every Winter Day by Allie Esiri

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas

When the Lights Go Out by Carys Bray

Over to you

So, what do you think about these stunning covers of 2020? Did your favorite book cover make the cut? We think these books are a great illustration of what's real cover art is! 

Unfortunately, we couldn't find information about some of the talented book designers, so if you know who designed some of these books please let us know and we'll add this information to credit them. 

And if you want to see even more amazing book covers, check out our other lists:

Best book covers of 2022

Best book covers of 2021

Best book covers of 2019

Best book covers of 2018

Best book covers of 2017

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