Today’s treble T is books with green book covers, in honor of St. Patrick, whose feast day is today. He is the patron saint of Ireland and green rivers. Funny story: blue was originally the color associated with St. Patrick, not green. So, if someone goes pinchin’ ya while wearing azure blue, you can give them a lecture. Cover-oriented lists are the worst, Patrick, because I don’t really remember books by their cover: I don’t judge them by that, ya see? I’m just going to have to trawl my posts looking for greenery..
Teaser Tuesday
Even alcoholics deserve help, I suppose, though they should get drunk at home like I do so that they don’t cause anyone else any trouble. But then, not everyone is as sensible and considerate as me. – ELEANOR OILIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE
Ten Books with Green Covers
(1) Frequently Asked Questions, a collection of Unshelved (comic set in a library) strips.
(2) Franklin Pierce, a short biography American president Franklin Pierce.
(3) Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain. There’s a bit of irony for you to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Not one I’ve read, merely one I own.
(4) The Politically Incorrect Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy, which is a decidedly odd volume in the PIG series: there’s almost no politics, just the author talking about his favorite SF&F titles and ruminating on modern trends he doesn’t like, like “hard” magic with rules.
(5) “3 Days, 9 Months, 27 Years“. A short story by John Scalzi about a time machine that only allows return after the aforementioned intervals.
(6) Against the Machine, Paul Kingsnorth.
(7) Husk, Nathaniel Eliason. An SF novel in which a Fallout-esque world meet digital immortality.
(8) Bittersweet, Nevada Barr. A love story set in the Old West.
(9) The Magician’s Nephew. A Narnian account of Creation and the Fall.
(10) “This Long Vigil“. A short story about guard duty on a century ship.
And now, in honor of St. Patrick’s day, a theology documentary!
Reading Freely 
I love that cover for The Magician’s Nephew.
These are great. I especially like the cover of Husk.
It was an interesting book, though dark.
Ah…That cover of the Magician’s Nephew. Love that illustrator…Pauline somebodyorother. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I like that John Scalzi cover. Thank you for visiting Long and Short Review’s post earlier.
Husk & Bittersweet look like good reads! Lisa @ Captivated Reader
I didn’t know that about St. Patrick. And it looks like you did a great job finding 10 green book covers.
Here’s my TTT for the week: https://readbakecreate.com/books-with-green-covers-pick-a-color/
Okay, I’m intrigued by the premises of 3 days, 9 Months, 27 Years and This Long Vigil, never heard of either and in fact I’ve been wanting to try John Scalzi but haven’t yet! Great cover picks 🙂
Both are short stories; 3 Days (etc) is part of a collection of time travel stories and novellas on Kindle; This Long Vigil was an Audible title I enjoyed. 🙂
The Magician’s Nephew goes to my TBR! I like the sound of it additionally Bittersweet and This Long Vigil sound good too. Great choice of books
The version of Narnia on Audible is quite good! I listened to all seven last year.
This is another series I would love to get into! Good to hear that they are good and you enjoyed them. Will make a mental note to try to read at least the first book this year.
I’m always delighted when I see new-to-me books on your list. The only one I’ve read is The Magician’s Nephew.
nice variety of greens
https://wordsandpeace.com/2026/03/17/top-ten-books-with-green-covers/
I had never heard that about the blue instead of green. Interesting! Green’s my favorite color, so I’m going to stick with that 😉
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
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