French Flap

A paperback cover with folded extensions that mimic dust jacket flaps. These flaps protect the cover corners for added durability and give the book a premium feel compared to a standard paperback. You’ll find them in literary fiction or poetry books. They’re a hybrid, less expensive than a hardcover but fancier than a plain paperback.
A paperback novel featuring a French flap cover

A paperback novel featuring a French flap cover