This week's Top Ten Tuesday topic is books having to do with water. I guess that makes sense for a time of year (in the States, anyway) when we really appreciate the value of water, for ourselves and for our gardens. I went with books that center around water or a body of water, and those are usually included in the title, the cover, or both.
Books About Water
- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris--The titular water is actually about a fountain, and it's certainly central to the book.
- Life of Pi by Yann Martell--I'd say a book about a boy and a tiger on the ocean fits here, and the classic cover has plenty of sea blue.
- Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield--Set around a river (the Thames) just like the title suggests, both literally and figuratively.
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain--I always associate this classic tale with the Mississippi River, and the covers of most editions I've seen show Huck and Jim in the boat--or just the boat on the river.
- The Color of Water by James McBride--An oldie but a goodie--this one isn't about water literally but has plenty to say about it as a metaphor, and it's just a good book. I saw an event with McBride recently for his latest book The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, which further explores his Jewish heritage.
- Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin--There's a lot of gardening and flowers in this one, and plenty of rain too--and water is essential for all of that growth.
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Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
Happy TTT (on a Friday)!
Great list!