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How A Book Cover Gets Made with Molly von Borstel

Author
Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
Published
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/118795/how-a-book-cover-gets-made-with-molly-von-borstel

People who judge books by their covers, this ep is for you! This week, we brought on Art Director and Book Cover Designer Molly von Borstel to talk about how book covers come to life. She shares how she got into book design, the surprising parts of the job, how she deals with feedback, cover trends, and more! 

 

Obsessions

Olivia - Sorel Roam’n Clogs

Becca - Travel mahjong set from Oh My Mahjong

 

What we read this week

Becca - Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand

Olivia - The Break-In By Katherine Faulkner, The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden, Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler

 

This Month’s Book Club Pick - Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at [email protected])

 

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