by Damla
As the weather holds the promise of getting milder (she said ever-so-optimistically), the sunshine starts to break through the clouds after a long-awaited wintery interval, and the flowers have tentatively started to bloom, we are more than ready to ring the spring in at the ABC. The spring equinox is finally upon us, which means longer days to read more books! And normally, we wouldn’t openly condone judging a book by its cover, but it just might be the time to bring a little bit of that spring joy to your bookshelves with these 15 books with beautifully blossoming covers.
The Rose Bargain – Sasha Peyton Smith
Genre: Fantasy
The Cruel Prince meets The Selection in this captivating duology opener brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.
The Serviceberry – Robin Wall Kimmerer
Genre: Nonfiction – Nature and Biology
As indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. An inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community.
Anne of Green Gables – L. M. Montgomery
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Anne, red-headed, pugnacious and incurably romantic, causes chaos at Green Gables and in the village, but her wit and good nature delight the fictional community of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and ensure that Anne of Green Gables continues to be a firm favourite with readers worldwide.
Floriography – Sally Coulthard
Genre: Nonfiction – Nature and Biology
A modern illustrated guide that delves deep into the true meaning of flowers.
Women Living Deliciously – Florence Given
Genre: Nonfiction – Social Science
In this bold, illustrated guide, bestselling author and podcaster Florence Given encourages women to rediscover their joy, reject toxic wellness culture, and redefine feminism for themselves.
Into the Bright Open – Cherie Dimaline
Genre: Young Adult – Historical Fiction
In this queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden (which also has a beautifully spring themed cover), an orphaned girl is sent to live in the Georgian Bay wilds and discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying.
It Is Wood, It Is Stone – Gabriella Burnham
Genre: Fiction
An exquisite debut novel set in São Paulo by young Brazilian American author Gabriella Burnham, It Is Wood, It Is Stone is about women whose lives intersect, reflecting on class and colorism, sexuality, and complex, divisive histories.
The Ensemble – Aja Gabel
Genre: Fiction
The addictive novel about four young friends navigating a cutthroat world and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives.
Pond – Claire-Louise Bennett
Genre: Fiction – Short Stories
Feverish and forthright, Pond is an absorbing chronicle of the pitfalls and pleasures of a solitudinous life told by an unnamed woman living on the cusp of a coastal town. Claire-Louise Bennett’s startlingly original first collection slips effortlessly between worlds and is by turns darkly funny and deeply moving.
Any Other Family – Eleanor Brown
Genre: Fiction
Set across the span of a family vacation, one full of boisterous laughter and emotional upheaval, Any Other Family is a thought-provoking and poignant look at how families shift and evolve and a striking portrait of motherhood in all its forms.
The Housekeeper and the Professor – Yōko Ogawa
Genre: Fiction
From one of Japan’s most beloved bestselling authors, Yoko Ogawa, comes an achingly beautiful story about family, memory, and math.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan
Genre: Young Adult – Fantasy
Raised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor – who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. Alone, powerless, and afraid, Xingyin makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets.
Paint with Thread – Emillie Ferris
Genre: Crafts
Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created five exclusive patterns inspired by nature. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.
Lost Gardens of the World: An Atlas of Forgotten Horticultural Treasures – Sandra Lawrence, Lucille Clerc
Genre: Nature and Biology – Gardening
Lost Gardens of the World is an illustrated, romantic look at the great gardens of history that are now lost.
Wild Beauty – Anne-Marie McLemore
Genre: Young Adult – Fantasy
For nearly a century, the Nomeolvides women have tended the grounds of La Pradera, the lush estate gardens that enchant guests from around the world. They’ve also hidden a tragic legacy: if they fall in love too deeply, their lovers vanish. But then, after generations of vanishings, a strange boy appears in the gardens.
