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Which book title is more appealing?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• Option A sounds like every Protestant preacher that I ever heard growing up and I am a Catholic. It sounds scary and not like something I would want to read. In option B, at least it tells me it about a Greek Island and their story to save their Jewish friends during World War 2, which would have been a difficult feat and sounds interesting. I would read option B. I like option B the best!
• Book titles with more of an in depth look of what the book is about is so much better in my personal opinion. I am more likely to pick up the book with more of a description like that rather than to waste my time on a title that is very vague, so I would pass it by. Thank you.
• The caption about the untold story of the Greek Island that rescued Jews in WW2 is definitely an addition and makes the book title much more appealing. Otherwise with just the Island of the righteous I would think that it could be a lot of things rather than what it is.
• B for sure. Giving the little bit of information about what the book is about is important. Having just a brief title like B doesn’t tell you anything about the book. Adding a simple sentence gives the book gives me the idea what it’s about.
• I find B too wordy and that something like an illustration to describe the book on the cover could mean you wouldn't have to get too complicated with the title. It's A for this question.

Which book would you buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I strongly prefer the grey background with red accents as opposed to A with the red on red. I think the title (and other text) stands out a lot better against the grey background and makes the text the star instead of the whole cover. I also feel like the overall look is much more professional and looks like a quality book. It's hard to to read some of the text in option A because it blends into the background and the gears really blend into the background.
• I chose B as it stands on the content and the words rather than the stark bold Red to draw your attention. I think it's too much where B has that professional and studious look to it plus it would look better with my other books in my library.
• I prefer B a bit more because I feel like the red design is just too in my face and too bold for me. It almost turns me away while B is easy on the eyes and the red design of the wheels actually make it pop rather than blend in.
• I think B is the better cover for a business engineer advice book. I like the contrasting colors used for the cover, the text, and the trim. I think it makes for a visually appealing presentation that is attention-grabbing.
• I would buy option B because the cover looks the most appealing and subtle to me. Option A feels too much and there are too many dark tones of colors such as red so it's hard on the eyes.

Which book would you buy?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• Choice B is my pick because I like how it said it is "A Clairvoyant’s Guide", like this book will help you on your journey and that it is implying that you are already clairvoyant. That it will help you use this talent in order to find what you want and in turn make a successful business. Choice B was second because I also liked how it used the word guide in the title. It made it seem like this guide will teach you how to build and grow a business while learning clairvoyance along the way. Choice C was last because I did not like how it lacked the word guide as it did not make it comes as being as structure as the other two.
• I chose option A as the first choice because I like how it talks about a straight forward and clear cut guide to creating and scaling a 7-figure business which feels more legitimate than option C and B. Second, I chose option C because it's the second most likable title to me since it's saying that you can use clairvoyance to manifest abundance whereas option B is saying that you can use a clairvoyant's guide to creating a 7-figure business which doesn't make me feel option B is a trustworthy guide since I want more of a business person's guidance who has experience and not some spiritual marketing like tactic.

Which cover design would choose for this book?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Sexual Orientation (Lgbt+). A sample of responses:

• Both book covers are good, I personally prefer A, but I think each one suggests a slightly different story, so I'll explain. I like A because with the slight downward angle of her head and upward angle of her gaze, the lady with the hammer looks a bit like she's intimidated or troubled by her situation, aware that she's in some kind of trouble and likely to have to struggle to overcome it, and so she has a greater need to draw comfort from the other charater. B, on the other hand, with her slightly elevated head and more stalwart expression, suggests a character who is already able to meet the challenges of her situation and has the confidence to overcome them (perhaps as provided by the other character embracing her, obviously). Depending on which of these two suggestion better fits the book, you could take this as a recommendation for either A or B, but in a vacuum and based on personal visual preference, I choose A.
• Both covers are incredibly bad. I work in publishing. The red font is difficult to read. I didn't even realize it said "Town" at first. I picked A because it has the one woman looking up from an angle, which is better than straight forward. The angle of the eyes seem more mysterious and dangerous in A than B. That said, without knowing the plot of the book, it's impossible to know if that's the angle you're trying to achieve based on the book genre, story, etc.

Which book cover is more appealing as a THUMBNAIL on Amazon?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I think Option B is more appealing. It looks more creative, unique, and interesting. Aesthetically the contours of the money, the green and the lighter yellow are a really neat contrast. Option A just isn't as interesting as a thumbnail. Where Option A has the subtle gambling chip around the baseball, Option B is much more direct and less subtle. The money, the scores, it all shows a symbolism thematically of gambling and money and success and there's also the more subtle nuance of the basketball on its own journey to the hoop that is a really neat symbol for the cover. As a thumbnail option B caught my attention and I wanted to know more, Option A did not quite command my attention the same way and so my answer to the question is Option B.
• I think both are great. I think option B shows more of what the book is about. I honestly thought option A was a soccer ball with a basketball in front of it at first, because I saw sports and thought immediately about soccer and how the local kids are starting to play around here. I like the more muted colors of option B and the basketball bouncing off the dollar sign coins into the basket. It looks like bitcoins. I would go with option B.
• I really liked both options. I chose Option A because it seemed brighter with the white background and therefore I would be more likely to clikc on it. The design looked more modern and therefore I would believe the story is brand new and recent so I would be more inclined to select it as compared to the other option.

Which book title, and subtitle would you rather read and why?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read - Self-Help & Relationships (Books Read: Self Help & Relationships). A sample of responses:

• I chose my first choice because it didn't mention metaphors. I wouldn't like reading metaphors to cheer me up because I think that's too much of a gimmick and not addressing the underlying causes of what's making a person feel down. I chose my second choice because even though it mentioned metaphors, it was more personalized because it said how to be up when you're feeling down. It was about you and when you're feeling down as opposed to the last choice which was impersonal by using the word things - when things are down.
• I liked the brevity and simplicity of Option A. Frankly, the idea of making metaphors work in such a regard doesn't make sense to me. I don't understand it so the idea is off-putting. I think different wording needs to be used. I like how my imagination can be let loose with the shorter title of Option A. Option B was second because "up when things are down" has a nicer ring than "how to be up when feeling down".
• I like the simplicity of Option A, and it makes me curious to know more. For me, when "things" are down, I am also "feeling" down, so the subtitle on Option C is too obvious. I also like the additional information in the other options about metaphors; however, I don't think it is necessary to get the potential reader's attention.

Based on the description, which book would you rather read?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read - Teen / Young Adult (Books: Teen / Young Adult). A sample of responses:

• Both of these passages are too wordy and give away too much of the plot. I think B is less awkwardly worded. I like the comparison to similar authors because that is often how I find new books to read (but Erin Hunter in the same category as CS Lewis? REALLY??)" For Shadow, the increasing pressure of responsibility weighs heavily, and her path forward is unclear and often frightening. Savaged by dreams of disaster, but harboring bright hopes for the future, Shadow is torn by irony. Still, she must overcome." this entire passage does not need to be there. The paragraph that follows could also be edited down.
• I don't particularly like either of these descriptions. They both take too long to tell you that the main characters are actually animals and not people or a paranormal style book. As well as the fact that they give far too much away while also saying absolutely nothing about the book itself. Giving a Warrior Cats nod is good, but what makes this book stand out or even get to be counted in the same area? C.S Lewis is also a really odd choice to include there as the other choice. Were you thinking more of Brian Jacques of Redwall?
• The description is shorter and has more of a hook. From the first couple of sentences it made it clear that the book is a fantasy told from the viewpoint of a wolf living in her pack. Option B reads more like a non-fiction documentary book for the first half of the description, and is far more dry. Option A makes things sound more interesting, and a bit more urgent, highlighting the danger and stress that Shadow is dealing with as she tries to navigate leading her pack. It makes the book sound more like an interesting read.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read - Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books Read: Science Fiction & Fantasy). A sample of responses:

• option B: I really like the dark background, with the hand and the girl being in a faded out white. makes me feel there is a bit of hope, but work has to be done to maintain that light alive, before the dark takes over. very bold and heart felt color scheme. makes me want to know what this book is about. option A: makes me think that she is leaving the darkness into the light as a solution was found already. I am unsure if the color scheme embodies the title.
• i think some of the text on the other is better, like the authors name. but i like this one more because of the coloring and design. the black seems to go with the title better. although i like the way the woman is facing and her hair in the white one more, but the color trumps that because it seems to match the overarching theme of the book.
• Option "B": This cover is more striking by comparison. The central lighting which fades (diminishes) outward towards the cover edges fits very well with the title; additionally, the figure held by a hand is purposefully less clear, as if fading away from view. All these element along with the title tie-ins make this my favorite choice.
• Choice A is my pick because I like how she is in the palm of a flat hand as opposed to one that is bent up. I like the light background against her dark contrast. I also like how she appears to be naked on the cover as opposed to wearing something in Choice B because that fits better with the title of the book to me in a way.

Based on the description, which book would you rather read?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Books Read - Mystery & Crime (Books Read: Mystery & Crime). A sample of responses:

• B is much better. If you weren't paying me, I probably wouldn't finish reading A. My eyes started to glaze over and I had to read a couple of sentences more than one time. Also, both of the people mentioned are clearly male which makes me know I am reading a book with a certain slant. And possibly kind of racist: Congolese warlord, etc. Choice B makes me thing this will be fast paced and I am more likely to read it.
• The writing style in this one pulls me in. The succinct bullet-point type descriptions add mystery to it, make it more dramatic and enticing sounding and really intrigue me. I would rather read this one based on these two descriptions. I like how it goes through and introduces everyone and then says "the epic journey starts here." it makes me feel like I'm ready to read it.
• I strongly prefer the description of option A. It feels like a much more complete description that is easier to understand. I feel like option B, while intriguing, just doesn't provide enough information to get the feel of the story whereas A provides the information in story format which gives me a much better feel of how interesting it will be.
• I like the way it quickly and easily describes the different characters and I feel like I have a good grasp as to what its about without anything being spoiled. I would be able to easily glance and understand what the gist of the book is.

Based on the cover, which book would most likely get your attention?

This is a 3 option poll with 200 respondents targeting Religious Affiliation (Christianity). A sample of responses:

• Option B is my number 1 option because of the striking cover design. The gold cross on black background is simpler than the other covers but more artistic. It feels a bit mysterious and secretive, which makes me want to learn more. The cross image tells me immediately that the book focuses on a Christian teaching without even reading the title. Option C is ranked 2 because the lock and key design makes me want to unlock tthe secrets in the book to improve my life. To me, this cover is less striking/artistic than option A, but it still inspires curiosity and intrigue. I want to learn what the book has to offer. Option A is ranked third because it doesn't excite or intrigue me. The image of a tree could be the cover of thousands of other books. There's nothing interesting there in my opinion.
• I selected choice A because the bright colors and fresh images look modern and refreshing. It looks like a book about health, growth, and the overgrown tree into the titles makes me feel like there is more to be discovered.My second choice was the navy blue book. It is a classic look for a certain kind of religious book that I think would be comforting to pickup-- it looks familiar and safe.I didn't really like the option C because of the colors, shading effects, and it just looks dated. If you ask me which of these I'd read in public, it would only be the first one. It looks interesting

• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book title is more appealing?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you buy?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you buy?
• 50 Respondents LGBT+
  Which cover design would choose for this book?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book cover is more appealing as a THUMBNAIL on Amazon?
• 50 Respondents Readers of self-help books
  Which book title, and subtitle would you rather read and why?
• 50 Respondents Teen & Young Adult
  Based on the description, which book would you rather read?
• 50 Respondents Science Fiction & Fantasy
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents Mystery & Crime
  Based on the description, which book would you rather read?
• 200 Respondents Christianity
  Based on the cover, which book would most likely get your attention?