I admit it, I totally judge books by their covers. In fact, my hatred of Catcher in the Rye probably began with its lame cover design.

And on the flip side, I make a lot of my reading decisions based on the pretty, pretty books displayed.

I mean, sure, subject matter is important, but good first impressions are everything, right?

So when Entertainment Weekly published a list of the 25 best book cover designs of the past 25 years, I was definitely excited.

While I've read a few of them -- and was admittedly attracted by the amazing designs -- there are plenty new ones I can't wait to open up.

And this list has made me realize I'm actually a huge fan of Chip Kidd's work. This guy designed the covers for Jurassic Park, Glamorama, All the Pretty Horses and most recently, When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

When I write my masterpiece, I know exactly who's designing my cover.