What do you think of the cover of "Anticipation Day: What Would You Do?" by Jeff Michelson?

[Melisa Jane]

This is a discussion topic for the June 2025 Book of the Month, "Anticipation Day: What Would You Do?" by Jeff Michelson

What do you think of the cover of "Anticipation Day: What Would You Do?" by Jeff Michelson?

[Kelsey Roy]

The cover definitely conveys the science fiction genre well. I think the cover would appeals to readers looking for a futuristic storyline with technological involvement, so the author did a great job of choosing cover art for their book!

[Julie Marie Basil]

The cover design for this book successfully draws viewers' eyes to the title in the center of the cover. The image has a futuristic look that points to the sci-fi genre. As someone who occasionally reads sci-fi but prefers other genres, I would most likely pass on reading this book if I saw the cover and knew nothing else about the book.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

The colors are pleasing to the eye. It is a very futuristic cover, and the design gives off a psychedelic vibe.

[Mercy Bolo]

The cover suggests that the book is a science fiction novel. I'm curious about the shadowy figures and wonder who they are looking at. The positioning of the shadowy figures also suggests that there's a higher power exerting control over the population.

[Jodi Townsend]

The cover certainly got my attention. Science fiction is one of my favorite genres, and the cover does let you know right away that this is a science fiction book. When I saw that this was the BOTM, I looked up the synopsis, and now it's in my to-read pile. I love the premise of this story: a group of friends entering a simulation to escape their lives for a bit, but it appears they get more than they expected out of the experience, and not all of it is good. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

[Leslie coccia]

I think that the cover portrays the genre of the book really well. A reader, just looking at it, would be able to tell that it’s a science fiction novel. But, the characters aren’t really portraying the title itself in the best way.

[Andrea Paravano]

The book cover sort of gives me a Matrix feel. It definitely screams sci-fi to me. When I look at the cover I see multiple people standing in jumpsuits, in what appears to be some kind of metal structure, my brain automatically goes to spaceship. I would definitely pick up this book and read the cover to see what it is about as it is very gripping.

[Rupali Mishra]

The colors are visually appealing, and the cover effectively communicates the realm of the science fiction theme. The cover has a hallucinogenic feel to it and is quite intriguing.

[Rupali Mishra]

The cover design for this book successfully draws viewers' eyes to the title in the center of the cover. The image has a futuristic look that points to the sci-fi genre. As someone who occasionally reads sci-fi but prefers other genres, I would most likely pass on reading this book if I saw the cover and knew nothing else about the book.

I agreed with your observation.

[Yashira O]

The cover of Anticipation Day didn’t really work for me. It feels a bit dated and lacks the visual punch I’d expect from a story that likely deals with tension, build-up, or something big on the horizon—based on the title.

Instead, it gives off more of a self-published, early 2000s vibe, and not in a nostalgic way. I found myself more interested in the title than the design, which is a missed opportunity.

[Stephanie Gail Stephen]

Jeff Michelson's cover for Anticipation Day really grabbed my attention. It feels otherworldly. The neon blue tones give off this intense, high-tech vibe that made me think of a sci-fi gripping thriller. The mirrored figures and that tunnel-like setting give me a feeling of alternate realities. Personally, I find the whole design really striking and totally in sync with what looks like an action-filled story.

[Jennifer Wilson 95]

The cover draws attention to the abstract pattern first, then the people. I feel the color choice for the words is poor. It blends into the background. In all, the title coloring makes it feel flat, with no anticipation or energy.

[Catherine Sweet]

I like the colours; they are visually appealing. The design represents the book's genre very well. The cover is intriguing and invites the reader to find out more.

[Bertha Jackson]

At first glance, the cover made me think of science fiction and space travel. However, after reading the book's description, I realized what the cover represented, and it made sense.