23 Best Adult Coloring Books Based on Books
Adult coloring books are extremely popular because they are not only fun but also a great stress-relieving activity. The options are truly endless when it comes to adult coloring books, but if you are a reader why not pick an adult coloring book based on your favorite book?
To help get you started, these are some of the best adult coloring books based on books to choose from. Whether you love fantasy, romance, historical fiction, young adult fiction or classics, thereโs a coloring book for you!
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The Best Adult Coloring Books Based on Books
Fourth Wing: The Official Coloring Book
Immerse yourself in the epic world of Rebecca Yarros’s Empyrean seriesโthrough the eyes of passionate fan artists. For anyone who crossed the parapet and never looked back, this officially licensed coloring book is your return ticket to Basgiath War College. Featuring 40 gorgeous illustrations created by fan artists from around the world, this collection brings to life the fierce dragons, high-stakes romance, and breathtaking scenes that have captivated millions.
From the electric connection between Violet and Xaden to flying the skies with Tairn and Andarna, every page of this unique coloring book is a tribute to the thrilling adventure fantasy. Let your imagination soar as you relive the magic, mayhem, and emotional moments that made Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm global sensations.
Fourth Wing: The Official Coloring & Sticker Book
Explore the epic world of Fourth Wing, the first book in Rebecca Yarrosโs blockbuster Empyrean series. Officially licensed from Entangled Publishing, this coloring book features 78 beautifully hand-drawn pages of scenes, quotes, characters, and icons from the beloved story and viral phenomenon, plus 10 large decorative stickers to colorโso you can take the magic with you wherever you go. A must-have for every creative romantasy reader and aspiring dragon rider.
The Official Blood and Ash Coloring Book
From the desperation of golden crowns to the awakening of the Harbinger and the Bringer of Death and Destruction, this official coloring book invites you to journey through the captivating epic that began with a Maiden and a golden-eyed guard.
Featuring over 50 stunning original illustrations inspired by the New York Times bestselling Blood and Ash series, this immersive collection captures the heart-pounding romance, fierce battles, and unforgettable characters that have enchanted readers far and wide.
From stolen moments beneath a willow tree to vows forged in fire, step into the world of Poppy, Casteel, Kieran, and more as you reimagine iconic scenes from across the novelsโand discover a few surprises along the way.
Whether youโre a devoted fan or a newcomer to the realms, this coloring book is the perfect companion for those who dare to rise from blood and ash.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book
This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Rosesseries. 46 pieces of stunning original artwork bring to life favorite characters, creatures, and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages war, and explores the haunting and deadly world of the Fae.
The Throne of Glass Coloring Book
Experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s expansive world in her breathtaking #1 bestselling Throne of Glass saga. Celaena on the rooftops of Rifthold, Chaol in the gardens of the glass castle, Manon riding her wyvern through the Crossing, and many other favorite moments, characters, and objects from the vibrantly detailed realm of Throne of Glass come to life. With stunning original black-and-white drawings, The Throne of Glass Coloring Book is a must-have companion for any reader looking to be swept up in the adventure of a lifetime.
Bridgerton: The Official Coloring Book
Featuring more than 75 original illustrations and thick paper, this coloring book offers you a way to explore the Regency-era world of Bridgerton: from the budding romances of the Bridgerton children, to the Queenโs diamond season, to the mysterious Lady Whistledown, and, of course, all the wonderful costuming and tasty treats that have everyone talking at the ton.
The Official Outlander Coloring Book
by Diana Gabaldon
From the lush green of the Scottish Highlands to the military red of a British soldierโs coat or the vibrant hues of a tartan kilt, the colorful world of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser is now yours to explore.
Featuring gorgeous natural landscapes, detailed drawings of Claireโs medicinal herbs, depictions of the booksโ most beloved scenes and characters, and intricately rendered clothing, weapons, and armor straight out of eighteenth-century Scotland, these exquisite black-and-white imagesโfrom renowned illustrators Juan Alarcรณn, Yvonne Gilbert, Craig Phillips, Jon Proctor, Tomislav Tomiฤ, and Rebecca Zomchekโare designed to dazzle and inspire. Fans of the Outlander series, as well as lovers of history and art, can party like itโs 1743.
The Official Outlander Coloring Book: Volume 2
From the bustling market streets of Paris to the resplendent court of Versailles, through secret passageways into forbidden apothecaries and onto battlefields to fight for freedom, the colorful world of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser is now yours to explore. Featuring gorgeous natural landscapes of Scotland and France, detailed drawings of royal court fashion, and heartwarming scenes from Jamie and Claireโs epic love story from renowned illustrators Ana Jaren, Ben Perini, Cat Willett, Matthew Land, Mรฉlanie Delon, and Monika Roe, this official Outlander coloring book will welcome you back into the beloved series with open arms and plenty to drink.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafรฉ Coloring Book
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THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES: 37 hand-drawn fall scenes and seasonal aesthetic designs. Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation. Individually printed pages to prevent bleed-through. Hours of entertainment. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House coloring book is also available with spring aesthetic scenes.
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Coloring Book
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THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES: 37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs. Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation. Individually printed pages to prevent bleed-through. Hours of entertainment. The Pumpkin Spice Cafรฉ coloring book is also available with cozy fall scenes.
Lore Olympus: The Official Coloring Book
From Olympus to the Underworld, explore the world of Lore Olympus with this oversize coloring book. Grab your moodiest blues and hottest pinks to color in Hades and Persephoneโs first kiss. Snag a stormy purple and the most regal gold for Zeus and Hera, King and Queen of the gods. Find some playful reds and greens to fill in the mischievous Hermes and Poseidonโor take fate into your own hands and redesign the pantheon however you see fit!
Featuring eighty pages of original illustrations on thick paper, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with your favorite characters and scenes from the bestselling Lore Olympus series.
The Official Game of Thrones Coloring Book
by George R. R. Martin
In a world where weddings are red, fire is green, and debts are paid in gold, countless images leap off the page thanks to the eye-popping intricacy of the vivid settings and details.
Now, for the first time, fans of this blockbuster saga can fill in the blanks and marvel as this meticulously imagined universe comes to life, one sword, sigil, and castle at a time.
With dozens of stunning original black-and-white illustrations from world-renowned illustrators Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomiฤ, Adam Stower, and Levi Pinfold, this unique collectorโs item expands the reach of an international phenomenon with flying colors.
The Princess Bride: A Storybook to Color
Color your way through Florin to the Fire Swamps and back again, with The Princess Bride: A Storybook to Color! Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the beloved film, this adult coloring book features brand-new artwork by Rachel Curtis to enjoy and color โas you wish.โ
Go head-over-heels tinting screaming eels. Paint that fink, Lord Humperdinck. Add some flair to the Pit of Despair, and then color up Wesley with Princess Buttercup. With more than 70 illustrations to color, this beautifully bound storybook is an adventurously entertaining celebration of The Princess Bride.
Color the Classics: The Wizard of Oz
A visually stunning rendition of the classic story, The Wizard of Oz, providing hours of coloring as a stunning art piece.
The Wizard of Oz takes colorists down the nostalgic yellow brick road, reimagining many of the storyโs beloved characters in Jae-Eun Leeโs whimsical and highly-detailed illustrations. Enjoy hours of calming creativity as you re-experience this classic story like youโve never seen it before.
The Lord of the Rings Movie Triology Colouring Book
Dive back into the Lord of the Rings trilogy with this coloring book of iconic scenes from the movies.
The Official Poldark Coloring Book
Be transported to the wild beauty of Cornwall as Ross Poldark returns home after the American Revolutionary War!
The Official Poldark Coloring Book gives Poldark fans the chance to enjoy the characters and setting they have come to love in a more dynamic way than ever before.
With 45 images from the TV series rendered in beautiful line art just waiting to be filled with color, this coloring book provides a Poldark experience unlike any other.
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice A Coloring Classic
Fall in love all over again with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in this wonderful coloring book featuring beautifully intricate patterns and details, classic quotations, and iconic scenes to color in. Includes a fascinating guide to the Victorian language of flowers and a gorgeous foiled cover.
The Selection Coloring Book
by Kiera Cass
Features original black-and-white line drawings of favorite characters and moments from the world of Illรฉa, as well as stunningly designed hand-lettered quotes from all five Selection books, all on perforated pages that can easily be removed and displayed.
The Selection Coloring Book is the perfect companion for fans of the Selection series and a captivating journey for any reader who loves a happily ever after.
The Official Mortal Instruments Coloring Book
by Cassandra Clare
From the hallowed halls of the New York Institute to the glimmering glass buildings of Alicante, from the depths of the city of bones to the forests of faerie, the world of Cassandra Clareโs Mortal Instruments series comes to life like never before in this stunning coloring book.
The forty-five illustrations face text excerpts, highlighting never-before-illustrated scenes from The Mortal Instruments.
With gorgeous original black-and-white drawings by Cassandra Jean, illustrator of The Bane Chronicles and Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, The Mortal Instruments Coloring Book is a must-have gift book for every Cassandra Clare fan in your life.
Red Queen: The Official Coloring Book
by Victoria Aveyard
Drawings by Yvonne Gilbert
Lettering by Ryan Hamrick
With both original black-and-white line drawings and beautiful hand-lettered quotes, this coloring book brings to life the high-stakes moments in Mareโs journey, which continues to thrill and captivate readers.
Relive every adventure, from Mareโs first night as the little lightning girl to the royal betrayal that changed everythingโand get ready to rise, Red as the Dawn. A must-have for the Red Queen series.
The World of Debbie Macomber: Come Home to Color
The heartwarming novels of Debbie Macomber are known for their colorful locales, cheerful themes, and inspiring messages, and that spirit of comfort and generosity is on display throughout this one-of-a-kind collectorโs item.
The World of Debbie Macomber: Come Home to Color is packed with black-and-white illustrations of intricate knitting images, soothing landscapes, and cozy scenes from the long-running Rose Harbor and Blossom Street seriesโall of which you bring to dazzling life. Thereโs no place like homeโand thereโs no coloring book quite like this one.
Harry Potter Coloring Book
From the heraldry of the four Hogwarts houses to the extravagant wares of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, the world of Harry Potter overflows with radiant color.
Filled with intricate illustrations and elaborate designs used in the making of the Harry Potter films, this book invites you to imbue the wizarding world with color in your own explorations of Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Forest, and much more.
You will also find pages of magical creatures and iconic scenes from the films, from the Sorting Ceremony in Harry’s first year, to the unforgettable final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort, as well as some of the marvelous props used in the movies, such as The Quibbler, Quidditch World Cup posters, and the Triwizard Cup. Also includes sixteen pages of full-color art from the movies to inspire you as you draw.
The Chronicles of Narnia Official Colouring Book
by C.S. Lewis
Illustrations by Pauline Baynes
A beautifully designed colouring book, using the original, stunning illustrations by Pauline Baynes – a perfect gift for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, and for anyone, of any age, who enjoys colouring in.
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