“Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult has a cover featuring a bright yellow bird that looks like it’s trying to deliver a message. Maybe it’s saying, “Help, I’m stuck on this rock!” or “I’m on vacation, wish you were here instead of me!” Either way, it’s a bold choice. The deep blue background makes the bird pop, almost like it’s trying too hard to be noticed. I feel like this bird and I have something in common; we both need a break from the daily grind. This cover makes me laugh because if I had a nickel for every time I said, “Wish you were here” to my fantasy football team, I’d have enough to buy a new quarterback.

JABBIC Rating: ★★★☆☆

Summary: “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult has a cover featuring a bright yellow bird against a deep blue background, which humorously conveys a sense of escapism and the longing for a break.

Reviewed by Joe “Steel” Harris.