Literary Preference Audience Targeting

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Non Fiction). A sample of responses:

• Option B is much more visually appealing and relatable. The man in the image of Option A wouldn't fit in with most people's self view and would turn a number of people off on the book itself. Option B is more relatable and fits better with the topic and them of the book. Option B would get a wider audience of people interested and willing to pick the book up off the shelf and see what it has to offer.
• I picked B because I would most likely pick up a book that does not have a creepy looking man on the cover.
• That guy is creepy
• More obvious and detailed
• I don't think a picture of a person should be on the front

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Non Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I like that it is bold with big print and colors. The other is kind of goofy and romantic with the heart and the cursive font.
• The other title didn't make as much sense to me and it was confusing with the tag line in between
• I prefer this option because of the font and color scheme. I feel like it is easier to read in this format.
• B is "too loud" and is hard to decipher what the book is about.
• I choose B because the book cover stands out and is eye catching.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Non Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I think choice b's minimalist design and color scheme is more appealing. Never judge a book by its cover though, right?
• I just like the way the cover looks better. I know they say not to judge a book by its cover but it is what i do most of the time.
• It is much more eye-catching and I think the type is the right size to be easy to read and understand.
• Both are quite corny but the B choice looks classic at least
• REALLY tough call. I like them both, but the punch-through-the-book-cover thingy has been done a few too many times in recent years.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Non Fiction). A sample of responses:

• The orange really makes it stand out.
• I like the calming, serene colors of Option B.
• I prefer the curved path
• looks more encompassing
• I like the colors better in B

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• Intro in A is just a collection of facts, not prose.
• I really like A. I think by using in a land, it can make it anywhere. That is more appealing to the person, that would be reading the book.
• simple and too the point
• Seems more straightforward and less like it's trying to oversell the premise
• I think this makes the journey and the story seem more epic. The other seems more like a political drama and not as big as an adventure.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• A seems like it makes more sense. B is more confusing
• I can imagine B in a story. A is just too over the top.
• This version makes me more curious about how the story will unfold with the present day NYC writer's story somehow engaging his friend in the 300 years ago plotline. Also, flameheaded woman? is her hair on fire or is it red? LOL I'm curious about her role and her involvement.
• My interest was kept more with Option B.
• I mainly liked the intro better, it explains and paces things in a easier to understand way for the reader.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I like choice A since it is more in depth and detailed bout what is happening in this book. The reading of choice A was much more compelling and captivating than choice B which seems to skim over a lot of what choice A spoke of.
• A seems more exciting and interesting to me even though it is longer.
• I like B because I feel like it says the same exact thing as A but without so many words. A feels like it has too many "filler" words in it just to bulk it up.
• Less words are employed in getting theme and story concept across. B does mention England as their destination which A does not.
• Option B gives a more enticing description of the book. It adds a little mystery and intrigue, which would make me much more likely to pick up this book and read it.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• A gives more of a sense of mystery, suggesting a deeper plot. I also like the font much better.
• A is definitely more mysterious and fascinating. That is the one that would make me think I'm reading a really good book that I will find fascinating. The other has too much yellow for me and the spooky caped person is interesting, but the mirror on A makes the statement.
• It better captures the title. A Bloodline's Echo implies it may be a story about a familial lineage. There's the literal crimson dashes that look like blood. There's also an expensive looking mirror that looks like it could be a unique family heirloom. The image is also much cleaner and more sharply defined.
• I like option A because the picture of the woman looks real, unlike in option B. I also like the red and gray color scheme better. The overall picture in option A seems more mysterious than option B and that appeals to me more. The font used for the title in option A also seems like a better choice.
• I like choice B because the picture of the person isn't as small and gets my attention quickly. Choice A looks nice, but it reminds me of my grandmother's murder mysteries and it looks outdated.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• Option B makes me think it's about an oil rig. Option A looks more interesting for a setting.
• a the close-up imagery is more attractive and looks a little less industrial than the other option.
• I love the concept of the bigger moon on B. It stands out way more than the other one
• The Option A book cover design has a nice background with images relating to fantasy and mystery The building in the background looks ancient and darker. It looks better for the subject of the book and would attract more attention than the option B
• The cover looks more mystery with a look of an abandoned city. The zooming on it fit perfectly.

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I like A and how brief and segmented the sentences are. It is easier to read and kept my interest more than B. B is too long and tedious for a synopsis.
• Option A has so much energy! You instantly get a feel for each of the main characters, their situations, and their respective personalities. I love the hint of danger and intrigue in Option A--it's sublimely presented as this lurking danger beneath the surface. Option A just pulls you right into this world and makes you want to buy the book and start reading straight away. Option B, while solid, doesn't quite pack the punch that Option A does. Overall, Option A has me on pins and needles, wanting and needing to read this book.
• I preferred Option B since it wasn't as long, and it was also easier to understand. Option A is just too long, so I lost interest in reading it.
• Choice a reads in a way that I would want to speak. Pauses in the intense spots. and long dramatic breaks makes it seem more intense. I like having the added and extra details when I am reading the description of a book because I want to really make sure it's a good fit for my taste and that I will throughly enjoy the book before I make the purchase this too leads me to lean to chosing choice a desription of the book.
• Option B- it's very clear and appealing from my view point, Nice one