Birthstone Book Covers: December = Turquoise!

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:


December has three official birthstones: tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise. I’ve always loved the look of turquoise, so that’s the one I’m choosing to highlight.

Samples of turquoise jewelry:

And info about the stone itself:

Onward to the books!

My turquoise-inspired books may not be an exact match… but they capture the mood well enough for my taste!

  • The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway
  • Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
  • Advika and the Hollywood Wives by Kirthana Ramisetti
  • The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
  • Clover Hendry’s Day Off by Beth Morrey
  • Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco

Do you have any favorite turquoise book covers to share?