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, there’s a coloring book for you!
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The Best Adult Coloring Books Based on Books
The Official Outlander Coloring Book
by Diana Gabaldon
From the lush green of the Scottish Highlands to the military red of a British soldier’s 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 Claire’s medicinal herbs, depictions of the books’ most beloved scenes and characters, and intricately rendered clothing, weapons, and armor straight out of eighteenth-century Scotland, these exquisite black-and-white images—from renowned illustrators Juan Alarcón, Yvonne Gilbert, Craig Phillips, Jon Proctor, Tomislav Tomić, and Rebecca Zomchek—are designed to dazzle and inspire. Fans of the Outlander series, as well as lovers of history and art, can party like it’s 1743.
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 Tomić, Adam Stower, and Levi Pinfold, this unique collector’s item expands the reach of an international phenomenon with flying colors.
The Unofficial Bridgerton Coloring Book
Illustrated by Sara Richard
From lavish wedding spreads to bright afternoon promenades, The Unofficial Bridgerton Coloring Book features 45 scenes and quotes from the most-watched series in Netflix history—Bridgerton.
Transport yourself to Grosvenor Square just like Daphne, Eloise, the Duke with these dazzling scenes of lazy afternoons in the park, decadent banquets, embellished gowns, luxurious weddings, and beautiful architecture. Finally, you can live the life of a Bridgerton with a flick of your colored pencil!
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 “as you wish.”
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 story’s beloved characters in Jae-Eun Lee’s whimsical and highly-detailed illustrations. Enjoy hours of calming creativity as you re-experience this classic story like you’ve 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 Throne of Glass Coloring Book
by Sarah J. Maas
Experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s expansive world in her breathtaking New York Times 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.
The Selection Coloring Book
by Kiera Cass
Features original black-and-white line drawings of favorite characters and moments from the world of Illéa, 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 Clare’s 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 Mare’s journey, which continues to thrill and captivate readers.
Relive every adventure, from Mare’s first night as the little lightning girl to the royal betrayal that changed everything—and 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 collector’s 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 series—all of which you bring to dazzling life. There’s no place like home—and there’s 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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