Now that fall is just around the corner, I thought it was a good time to publish this next post in the Rainbow Covers Series featuring yellow book covers. Yellow is one of my favorite colors, especially the gorgeous yellow shades from the changing leaves that announce the arrival of fall.
Since temperatures have been unseasonably warm here in Montreal the last few days the leaves haven’t started changing colors yet. But we’re in Canada, and it’s coming sooner than expected.
Some of the following books are my absolute favorite books ever, but there are still a few I haven’t read yet. Let’s see which yellow cover books from my library I picked for this post.
This is the fourth installment in the rainbow covers series, with yellow as its dominant color.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
This is the book I recommend the most to thriller lovers. And if you happen not to be too familiar with the genre, I suggest you try it and convert! It is the book that introduced me to the Nordic Noir subgenre, and I’ve never looked back since. I’m convinced years from now this book will be considered a classic, that’s how good it is. Written with such authenticity, none of the authors who continued with his series even came close. Intrigue, suspense, and solid character development are at the core of this Nordic Noir thriller. Also, the disappearance of a wealthy family member that went unsolved for years is the main topic of this book.
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Better known for her Shopaholic series, Kinsella is one of my favorite chick-lit authors. The Undomestic Goddess is a cute, fun, easy-to-read novel that is a great book to consider when you’re in a reading slump. It will ease you back into reading with its quirkiness, plus it will entertain you thanks to the author’s wit and humor. Not as popular as her eponymous series, it is still a book I recommend when you’re in the mood for something a little lighter.
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
I’ve had this book on my shelves for a few years now but still haven’t managed to get to it. It seems like a great novel that was nominated for the 2017 best fiction Goodreads Choice Awards. Sad yet charming, the author’s debut novel is beautifully written and thought-provoking. It is about human connection, the promises people make to each other, and the meaning lost and found objects play in our lives.
This Is My Life by Meg Wolitzer
I’ve read the two most popular novels by Meg Wolitzer, The Interestings and The Female Persuasion, so of course I had to get This Is My Life as well. Unfortunately, I haven’t found time to read it yet, but I’m certain I will in the near future. She’s one of my favorite authors and I’m sure I will love this book too. Her keen observations, quick wit and the ability to build strong characters are something you should expect from her writing.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
When you’re looking for a good memoir, I think you should pick up this one from Tina Fey. If you’re familiar with the actor’s humor, I’m sure you’ll delight in reading this book. With her well-known wit she recounts snippets of her life as she enters her marriage, motherhood, and how she makes light of it all. Fey wrote this book more than twelve years ago, yet it is still worth noting today. It was a nominee and winner of the best humor Goodreads Award book in 2011.
A Visit From The Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I read The Candy House by Jennifer Egan before I knew this book existed. Egan wrote this book first, which features some of the same characters from The Candy House. It isn’t a duology per se, but if you’re into character development, A Visit From The Goon Squad should be read first. It introduces the reader to Bennie and Sasha, who are also part of the second book. But both novels can be read as standalones, so don’t fret if you started with the second one like I did. Known for her sharp writing style and capability of creating an intricate plot, A Visit From The Goon Squad should be a very interesting read.
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
A mystery-thriller based on true events, Bright Young Women offers a fictional background story into the Ted Bundy murders. But unlike other books that are based on this notorious serial killer, this work of fiction concentrates on the brave survivors. The way those girls acted after the murders of their roommates ensured that justice was served for the victims. I didn’t enjoy it as much as the author’s previous novels, but it was still well done. It was the format I wasn’t keen about not her writing, which is awesome.
The Thirst by Jo Nesbo
This is the eleventh installment in the Harry Hole series, the Norwegian author’s most coveted Nordic Noir series. In this one, the story picks up where it was left open in Police, the tenth book in this series. Harry is drawn back into the police force after he took a step back once a serial killer targeted people close to him. Nordic Noir at its best, this is one of the most popular series to get into if the genre intrigues you. Nesbo is one of the most well-known Nordic Noir authors, with good reason. If you want a back story, you can start from the third book in the series, The Redbreast. The first two are ok but not that great, so you can skip them.
The Girl He Used to Know by Tracy Garvis Graves
I’ve had this book on my shelves for a couple of years and I keep saying I’ll read it. Who knows, this fall might just be the time I actually do. But please do not hold me accountable if I don’t manage to do it. I promise I will at some point. For some reason I thought this was a mystery/thriller, but it was actually a nominee for the 2019 Goodreads Choice Best Romance of the year. Who knew? I will share my thoughts afterwards, that you can be sure of. As a side note, the book is on sale on Kindle, so be sure to grab a copy!
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
As I’ve previously mentioned, I didn’t love this book. I never watched the movie adaptation either, but I think that I’ll reread it at some point in the future and see if my rating will change. I mean, it is so highly lauded, maybe I wasn’t in the right headspace to appreciate it the first time around. For those not familiar with this novel, it is part dystopian, part sci-fi, as well as literary fiction from one of the most awarded authors in the world.
Concluding Words
This sums up my Rainbow Covers Series installment featuring yellow book covers. These are a few titles among many others that I found on my bookshelves. But I think they represent a good mix of genres as well as read versus unread books that I own.
Which are some of your favorite yellow book covers you own? As I’m a sucker for pretty covers, share some titles for me in the comment box below.
Until next time, fellow bookworms.
