Always Judge a Book by its Cover: what it is & sites like it

Always Judge a Book by its Cover is a humor site that reviews odd books purely by their title and cover. There is no reading involved: the joke is in how much can be guessed, or imagined, from a bold title and a questionable cover design. The results are short and sharp.

The site is by Tim Holman, and the jokes work best taken one book at a time. You scroll, you read the verdict, and you can feel a growing respect for the people who put these covers on the shelf. It is a gentle kind of snark.

Two content notes: the site contains Amazon affiliate links, and some of the jokes touch lightly on dark themes. It works on phones and takes about five minutes. If you like the format, try the other Tim Holman project in our list, Passive Aggressive Passwords, which has a similar dry attitude toward its subject matter.

Tips for getting the most out of it

Take the books one at a time.
Note that some links are Amazon affiliate links.
Skip any entry that looks too dark for you.

Questions about Always Judge a Book by its Cover

What is Always Judge a Book by its Cover?

It is a humor website that reviews odd books based only on their titles and covers. It is made by Tim Holman. You can find it at alwaysjudgeabookbyitscover.com, and odd-sites.com lists it as a five-minute visit. It works on phones as well as computers.

Does Always Judge a Book by its Cover have affiliate links?

Yes, our research notes say it contains Amazon affiliate links, so clicking through to buy may earn the site a commission. Some jokes also touch lightly on dark themes. We check the link daily, so you can see whether it is still alive.