This is the fifth and I’m more than halfway through my colorful book covers series. Orange book covers announce the arrival of fall. The color orange makes me think of changing leaf colors, which is the thing I love most about fall. So, what better time of year to do the rainbow covers series featuring orange than October?
October is a busy time of year for me, with my grandson’s birthday, Thanksgiving, and then Halloween. With the shorter days I tend to read more, as I’m not spending as much time outdoors. I enjoy watching the colorful trees from indoors, as I don’t care much for colder temperatures and high winds. But a nice sunny day admiring all that nature has to offer is something I try to prioritize at least once a season.
That being said, these are my options of books from my library for the rainbow covers series featuring orange.
The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne
This is another very well-rated book that’s been sitting on my shelves for a couple of years. It is one of the best historical fiction books ever written. It follows Irish-born Cyril Avery through decades, from the time he was a young boy well into adulthood. His journey was not an easy one, but one that opened helped him forge his identity and grow. It seems like a read I’ll enjoy, what about you?
Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger
Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty
This book has a pretty orange cover, but the story seems more summerish. It’s a light, fun read, so it can be read in the fall as well, or at any time of the year, when you think about it. I tend to read darker/heavier stuff once the days get shorter. Although there are times when I also need a break from all the twisted books I read. This one is a great example of the type of book that you can turn to when in the mood for something entertaining.
Liar Liar by M.J. Arlidge
This is the fourth Helen Grace installment. If you haven’t heard of this series, it’s a police procedural following DI Helen Grace. She happens to be a bit of a mess at the moment. The first one in the series is Eeny Meeny, followed by Pop Goes the Weasel and The Doll House. As it is with most series, it’s better to read them in order. But they can also be read as standalones, since all the cases are new and independent of each other.
Find Me by Andre Aciman
If you heard of the author’s previous novel, Call Me By Your Name, you might want to pick its sequel up. In Find Me, the same cast of characters are back, with a look at how they evolved and what they’ve been up to since we fell in love with them. Is Elio and Oliver’s bond still as strong as it was when they first met and engaged in their torrid affair? Or was it simply a summer fling? I loved the first book featuring these two main characters, but many reviewers mentioned that Find Me isn’t as good. Well, we just have to see for ourselves!
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
There’s no secret that I’ve been meaning to read this book for well over five years, and I finally started it. The cover is so pretty and perfect for fall. While the book seemed intriguing and I was really looking forward to reading it, I’m not loving it so far. It’s well written and the story is easy to follow, but there’s something I can’t put my finger on yet that irks me about this book. I’ll power through and give my final thoughts once I finish it, but so far it hasn’t wowed me.
Trapped by Camilla Lackberg
This is the first book in a new series by one of my favorite Swedish authors. Trapped features Mina Dabiri and Vincent Walter, a detective and a celebrity mentalist. Brought together by a tragic incident, the very dissimilar pair began working together on solving this case. There were things that I didn’t love about this book. Also, I found it to be too long for my liking. But it was still engrossing and it kept me engaged until the end. I’m looking forward to Cult, the second installment in Lackberg’s new series.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
This book is one of my favorite reads of the year. It is such a different book from ones I usually gravitate towards, but I absolutely loved it. It is quirky yet empowering to all women, young or old. I will not review it again here, but I can link my original review here:
What I will repeat, as many times as needed, is that this book is a must-read for everyone. But especially for young girls from all over the world. Pick it up and see exactly what I mean.
The Ice Coven by Max Seeck
This second installment in the Jessica Niemi series is the best one I’ve read so far by the author. While I loved The Witch Hunter, I find The Ice Coven even better. Maybe because I’ve grown accustomed to the author’s writing, or Jessica grew on me. Or it can be because the story is more interesting than the first one. I’m not sure. But if you’re looking for an easy-to-read, not too gory Nordic Noir series, this one is a great place to start.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
This book is another favorite of mine, and I’m so glad I finally decided to prioritize it this year. It is such a breath of fresh air, you’ll fall in love with it. It has a quirky cast of characters and a fun storyline. You know, the type of story that makes you feel as if the characters are your friends. While reading, it feels that you get to follow them along through their daily lives. If you haven’t grasped it yet from my gushing about this book, I recommend it to anyone who needs a little cheering up.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
This is the second book in the Millenium Trilogy, which is my favorite Nordic Noir series by far. Written by the late Stieg Larsson, the book follows Lizbeth on her quest for justice against society’s most devious individuals. Once you embark on this journey you’ll want to see it through, and this second installment doesn’t disappoint. Lizbeth is a genius yet completely flawed. And you either love her or hate her. Either way, you can’t help but root for her and all that she stands for. I highly recommend this series, if you haven’t taken the plunge yet. I must warn you though, you might need a couple of weeks off to read it all in one go, that’s how addictive it is.
Concluding Words
This concludes my fifth installment in the rainbow covers series, featuring orange book covers. I hope you found inspiration for this colorful time of year.
Have you read any of these books, or have I enticed you to pick one of them up? I sincerely hope so! Let me know in the comment box below, as per usual.
Until next time, keep reading fellow bookworms!
