Color Me Happy! Novels with Colorful Titles
When it comes to this world, we already are treated to a whole symphony of color from the moment we step outside. Whether we live in the city and see the bright yellow taxi cabs ushering people off to begin their days or in the country where the lush greens of the trees impress us, there’s color everywhere. When it comes to our reading, we already (hopefully!) see them as “colorful” with their many unique plots, stories and the characters that make us laugh or cry with the color that is their personality. With all of that to paint our world, we’re about to look at the novels colors in the title.
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I set out to feature only books already on my shelf, and while I do accomplish this, golly, I didn’t realize how few I own with varying colors in their title. For a while there, it was touch and go if I’d manage to find 10 or so titles. Fortunately I did. If you want more great titles with colors in them, you can easily find them (and there seem to be a lot!), I just decided to stay with those I own.
Let’s get our color on!
NOVELS WITH COLORFUL TITLES
Sorted by author; a-z
1: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Still haven’t read this one, but someday I will (now that it’s no longer a “cool” read). Goodreads
2: Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
This book sounds like so much fun! Kind of a What a Girl Wants or Princess Diaries-esque premise with a splash of mystery. Like I said, sounds fun! Goodreads
3: Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
Missed this one on my initial run-through of potential titles, but I’m glad I noticed it on Goodreads because it’s one I’d like to read soon…hopefully. Goodreads
4: Coral by Sara Ella
A Little Mermaid re-telling (by the Grimm brothers – not the Disney one!), this novel is a must-add given its titles is solely a color. Goodreads
5: Blue Ridge Sunrise by Denise Hunter
It’s been a minute since I read one of Denise Hunter’s contemporary novels. But I hear good things about this series. Goodreads
6&7: The Red Door Inn and a Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson
The first of two authors that I feature two books from on this list. What can I say? When the titles fit the topic, we roll with it. ‘Red’ on Goodreads ● ‘Silver’ on Goodreads
8: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Pretty sure this is a classic one many would feature on lists. Goodreads
9: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Sometimes you just have to feature books back-to-back by the same author. Goodreads
10: Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin
I’ve said this too many (??) times, but I love the novels by this author. This is one I haven’t yet read, but here’s to hoping I accomplish this in the not too distant future. Goodreads
What about you? Which novels with colors in the title have you read or want to read? Do you own any such books? Have you read any of these? Comment all the things in the comment section. Let’s chat.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl and Top Ten Tuesday August 4: Books with Colors in Their Titles
If you do read The Red Queen – I would highly recommend skipping the last book. Great list!
My Top Ten Tuesday
Good to know, thank you, Anna! I’m all about knowing little bookish piece of info like this. :)
Great list, thanks for sharing and Anne of Green Gables gives so many nostalgic feels!
My TTT this week includes a whole rainbow ? albeit with purple rather than indigo or violet.
For sure! ‘Anne’ is forever a classic. Thanks for the visit. :)
I read Words in Deep Blue earlier this year and really liked it. I definitely think you should read it soon.
Thanks! I look forward to reading ‘Words’; it seems like one of those reads I’d really enjoy. :)
Color me happy with your choices. Red Queen seems to be a real favorite. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/08/ttt-080420.html
Thanks. It was fun to put together – and I agree. I think “Red Queen” seems the ideal choice for this week. :)
Great list! One of these days I need to read Anne of Green Gables. I love the cover of Words in Deep Blue!
I’m the same, Jess. Still haven’t read ‘Anne,’ but I grew up watching the movies, so… I should make the effort. ‘Words’ sounds really good so I’d like to read that one as well. :) Appreciate your visit.
Red Queen has been super popular this week. Great list!
Here’s mine https://bookwormsanonymous.blog/2020/08/04/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-colours-in-the-title/
It’s the perfect fit, and easy to add. :) Thanks so much for the visit!!
Anne of Green Gables made my list, too! I just recently read Little White Lies, but surprisingly it did not make my list!
Anne is kind of a must to include in a topic like this. She’s classic and, well, who doesn’t love her character?? :) Thanks for the visit, Angela.
Anne of Green Gables and The Blue Castle are all time favorites! Great list! And colorful! :)
They’re ideal for the topic – and thanks! Gotta’ love some color. :)
I really need to read Coral one of these days.
My TTT .
It does sound really interesting, right? :) Thanks for the visit, Lydia.
Nice list! Anne of Green Gables is a classic! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
Yes, yes it is! :) Thanks so much for the visit.
I just recently read The Blue Castle and really enjoyed it! Lovely list. <3
So glad! Thanks for stopping by, Dedra. :)
I loved Words In Deep Blue! I still need to buy a physical copy.
Glad to know this! Thanks for sharing – and the visit! :)
The only one of these I’ve read is Red Queen and I actually wasn’t a big fan. It’s okay, but nothing particularly special.
I’ve heard this from other readers too, Jo. It’s definitely one of those books “hyped” books, but someday I’d like to give it a read. *shrugs* We’ll see if I do! ;) Thanks for the visit.
Red Queen was a good read but I never got around to reading the rest of the series, just for a change! Thanks for sharing your list.
OhMyGoodness! This is often my bookworm dilemma too – I read the first 1-2 books in a series, and then don’t finish it. Glad I’m not alone. :) Thanks for the visit, Heather.
Great list. Here is my TTT.
https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2020/08/04/top-ten-tuesday-8/
Thanks!
I want to read Red Queen too. Definitely late to the party on that one.
My TTT
Goodness, so am I, Leslie. There was SO much hype surrounding it, but I didn’t get in on reading it at the time, which perhaps, isn’t a bad thing. :) Thanks so much for the visit.
Little White Lies is a fun title! And Anne of Green Gables is such a classic.
For sure – on both counts! Thanks for stopping by, Greg.
I have read Sarah Sundin and Liz Johnson’s books but not Red Door Inn, although it is sitting on my shelf. Glitter of Gold and Sparkle of Silver were tops in my book. I’m waiting for my copy of Dazzle of Diamonds to show up.
I will read anything by Sarah. She is a favorite author. I really need to read The Blue Castle.
Sarah’s books are always top quality. Love them. I’m not only behind on reading her backlist of titles, but also Liz’s. Someday I’ll catch up. :) Thanks for the visit, Paula.