Booking Through Thursday: Go ahead, judge that book

Welcome to Booking Through Thursday, a weekly bookish meme about books and reading for everyone who loves both. Booking Through Thursday was first hosted by Deb. With permission, I’ve restarted it in 2026.

This week’s prompt:

Have you ever been tempted by a beautiful book cover? Did you go ahead and buy (or check out) the book as a result? How did that turn out?

Have you ever bought (or checked out) a book solely based on the cover?


How to play:

  • On your blog: Copy the question/image for your blog, answer it there, and post a quick comment here with a link or trackback to your post so we can read it.
  • On social media: Copy the image, answer the prompt, and post a quick comment here with a link.
  • Right here: Answer in the comments and start the discussion here. No need to have a blog to play.

Note: If it’s your first time here, your comment may end up in moderation. (My spam filter is aggressive.) I’ll be in after my writing sprints to set it free.

P.S. The prompt is always open, and you don’t have to play on Thursday. Comment whenever you like!

July’s Booking Through Thursday prompts

For those who like to plan ahead, here are the July 2026 Booking Through Thursday prompts:

  • July 2: Have you ever bought (or checked out) a book based solely on the cover?
  • July 9: Do you enjoy reading outside?
  • July 16: What book (or type of book) would you take on a long road trip?
  • July 23:  Any of this year’s summer blockbuster books catch your eye?
  • July 30: Do you read multiple books at once?

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