I participated in Birthstone Books Covers for the first time in August, and now I’m hooked! Leslie at Books Are the New Black hosts this fun monthly meme — and since I love anything related to spotlighting amazing book covers, I just had to jump in.
The rules are simple:
Mention the creator (Leslie @ Books Are The New Black ) and link back so she can see your post! Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone. Have fun!
May’s birthstone is emerald. I love a vibrant green!
According to gia.edu:
Emerald, the birthstone for May, has been beloved for millennia, evoking rebirth and renewal. Widely regarded as the definition of green, emerald is the perfect color for spring. From the poetic description of Ireland as “the Emerald isle” to the vibrant green of the famed gemstone itself—the May birthstone emerald has captured hearts and minds through the ages.
Variations of this rich green color suggest soothing, lush gardens. Legend has it that emerald has the power to make its wearer more intelligent and quick-witted, and it was once believed to cure diseases like cholera and malaria. Today, it’s the gemstone given for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.
More emeralds (via Levys Fine Jewelry):
Onward to the books!
I had fun scanning all my shelves to hunt for emeralds… here’s what I found:
Do you have any favorite emerald book covers to share?
Bookshelf Fantasies 
Green is such a great book cover color! I’ve never seen that Cabin at the End of the World cover, very eerie😁
I picked up the trade paperback edition with that cover on a total whim! What a great book.
Great choices, they all match up shade wise really well and I love that theres a bit of variety with horror and sci fi titles popping up too.
Thanks! I tend to read from a variety of genres, and my bookshelves reflect that! 🙂
Boy, am I glad I wasn’t born in May. I really don’t like the color green except in nature. June’s me!
Great, then you have a birthday coming up! I’ve always loved deep green, so the May birthstone really appeals to me!
I loved Across Green Grass Fields. 🙂
Me too! Such a great read!
That Voyager cover really nails the colour!
Thanks! I have that book with other covers too, but the emerald green is my favorite version!
Green is such a pretty book cover color!
I love the look of them all 🙂