What do you think of the book cover?

[creativesarah]

I am getting nearer to self-publishing my first book of short stories, called 'The Memory Box'
Hopefully it will be available on Amazon the first week in Dec I will let you know when it goes live.
I am a bit undecided about the cover design but I have attached 2 possibles and would be very grateful for feedback.
I want the book to be able to given to people with cognitive impairment without it pushing the fact that it has them in mind. I won't mention in the cover blurb dementia or MCI. I want them to feel its just a nice read although the stories have slight references to memory loss.
I cant think of a suitable sub-title other than 'A passionate pursuit of memories'
Does it need a sub-title?
Can you think of a better one?
Honesty will be appreciated.
The paperback will be printed with a slightly larger font than usual and wider spacing as a friend of mine with Alz recommended that.
Feeling a mixture of emotion, from severe crisis of confidence, to unexplaiable joy.
Please feel free to ask any questions
Many Thanks Sarah

 

[Beate]

Loving the second one with the subtitle!

 

[Izzy]

Loving the second one with the subtitle!

So do I!

 

[nae sporran]

It's personal taste, but the second one works best. I think memories works better than memory. Good luck with it Sarah.

 

[Bunpoots]

I like "The Memory Box." As the title at the top. Maybe you could write the "A Passionate Pursuit of Memory" in the lid?

I also like the juxtaposition of highbrow (Vivaldi) with low brow (bed farts)

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[LynneMcV]

I like the second one best

 

[gotanybiscuits?]

If you do go with a sub-title (2nd pic does look good),
it feels slightly "incorrect" (to me) to again use the word memory/ies.

Do you think it would still work, if it the sub-title was something like:-
A passionate pursuit of the past.
Remembering old loves.
Keeping old passions alive.
???

 

[creativesarah]

If you do go with a sub-title (2nd pic does look good),
it feels slightly "incorrect" (to me) to again use the word memory/ies.

Do you think it would still work, if it the sub-title was something like:-
A passionate pursuit of the past.
Remembering old loves.
Keeping old passions alive.
???

good point probably don't need memory twice!
My friend who is helping me put online thinks passion speaks of romance!

 

[gotanybiscuits?]

Past pastimes recalled?

Or am I veering off-piste?
Get your Thesaurus out

 

[HillyBilly]

For me too, the second one, without the subtitle though.
Or maybe "The Pursuit of Memory"/"The Pursuit of Memories" for a subtitle?
"Open the box!"

 

[nae sporran]

" A search through "
" The Memory Box "
Maybe?

 

[2jays]

Only suggestions for the title

Memories

I remember

Contemplation times

Think your book is going to so valuable xxxx

 

[creativesarah]

Only suggestions for the title

Memories

I remember

Contemplation times

Think your book is going to so valuable xxxx

Thanks I do hope so

 

[Saffie]

Hi Sarah. I like the cover.
Personally I’m not keen on the word passionate and would prefer the word precious instead.
Maybe the first one - as I think the sub-heading should really be below the heading - but either really with ‘ precious memories within’ on the lid of the box perhaps. Just a thought and I’m sure whatever you put on it will be good. Well done to you, you really are excelling yourself!

 

[Grannie G]

I like the second one Sarah.

 

[Lawson58]

I prefer the second too. It seems to speak more to the contents of your book and I hope it goes well for you.

 

[karaokePete]

I like the second one.
What about “catching shadows of the past” as a sub-title.
Back in my long distance running days I used to think of myself as trying to catch the shadow of my past as a younger man when I was doing hard training sessions.

 

[Prudence9]

Sarah, another vote for the second one, it's very clear and I love the subtitle xx

 

[Agzy]

I am getting nearer to self-publishing my first book of short stories, called 'The Memory Box'
Hopefully it will be available on Amazon the first week in Dec I will let you know when it goes live.
I am a bit undecided about the cover design but I have attached 2 possibles and would be very grateful for feedback.
I want the book to be able to given to people with cognitive impairment without it pushing the fact that it has them in mind. I won't mention in the cover blurb dementia or MCI. I want them to feel its just a nice read although the stories have slight references to memory loss.
I cant think of a suitable sub-title other than 'A passionate pursuit of memories'
Does it need a sub-title?
Can you think of a better one?
Honesty will be appreciated.
The paperback will be printed with a slightly larger font than usual and wider spacing as a friend of mine with Alz recommended that.
Feeling a mixture of emotion, from severe crisis of confidence, to unexplaiable joy.
Please feel free to ask any questions
Many Thanks Sarah

For me it is the second one for sure. Can’t say why just that it feels right