Read the Rainbow part 1: Orange - SweetBean June Bonus (adults)

Let’s read the rainbow this summer! In June, we’ll focus on red, orange, yellow, and green, reading books in those colors, completing activities that match the vibe, and celebrating the ways these four colors make our world more vibrant! Check out our Beanstack page for more!

Updated May 23, 2025
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Bitter orange
Fuller, Claire
Paper Book
From the attic of Lyntons, a dilapidated English country mansion, Frances Jellico sees them--Cara first: dark and beautiful, then Peter: striking and serious. The couple is spending the summer of 1969 in the rooms below hers while Frances is researching the architecture in the surrounding gardens....
Blood orange
Albert, Susan Wittig
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestselling AuthorA China Bayles MysteryChina Bayles is renting her guest cottage to Kelly Kaufman, who is contending with a very acrimonious divorce. Plus, as a hospice nurse, Kelly has uncovered suspicious practices. When she's forced off the road and critically injured, China...
Blood orange
Tyce, Harriet
Paper Book
A young lawyer's outwardly perfect life spirals out of control as she takes on her first murder case in this "dark, original and utterly compelling" domestic noir for readers of Paula Hawkins, A.J. Finn, or Shari Lapena. (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of ...
Blood orange brewing
Childs, Laura.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling author of the Cackleberry Club and Scrapbooking mysteries serves up the seventh novel in "the perfect series for tea and mystery lovers" (The Tea Caddy).   When social darling Delaine Dish throws a lavish benefit...
Blood orange night : my journey to the edge of madness
Bond, Melissa
Paper Book
Brain on Fire meets High Achiever in this "page-turner memoir chronicling a woman's accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence--and the life-threatening impacts of long-term use--that chills to the bone" (Nylon). As Melissa Bond...
City of orange
Yoon, David
Paper Book
A man wakes up in an unknown landscape, injured and alone.      He used to live in a place called California, but how did he wind up here with a head wound and a bottle of pills in his pocket?     He navigates his...
A clockwork orange
Burgess, Anthony
Paper Book
In Anthony Burgess's influential nightmare vision of the future, where the criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, a teen who talks in a fantastically inventive slang that evocatively renders his and his friends' intense reaction against their society....
Extreme pumpkin carving
Hood, Vic.
Paper Book
Create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block by taking a fresh approach to the old Halloween tradition! This book shows you how to use relief-carving techniques to create realistic features like cheeks, lips and eyebrows that really make your pumpkins come alive. Learn to carve 20 fun three...
The great big pumpkin cookbook : a quick and easy guide to making pancakes, soups, breads, pastas, cakes, cookies, and more
Michalczyk, Maggie
Paper Book
More Than 50 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes, including Paleo Friendly, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegetarian Options to Enjoy All Fall Long! Pumpkin is not just for pie! With help from Maggie Michalczyk, registered dietitian and creator of the popular Once Upon a Pumpkin blog, you...
Grow your own spices : harvest homegrown ginger, turmeric, saffron, wasabi, vanilla, cardamom, and other incredible spices -- no matter where you live!
Greer, Tasha
Paper Book
Grow Your Own Spices shows gardeners of all skill levels how to grow their own spices, including ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, and many more.
Oh my gourd! : how to carve a pumpkin plus 29 other fun Halloween activities
Hallow, Jack
Paper Book
Learn how to make the most of a beloved seasonal delight: the pumpkin! As the sun sets on summer, there's no need to be sad. Fall is here, and it's time to carve some gourds! But pumpkins aren't just for teenagers to smash on Halloween--there are a multitude of uses...
Orange blossom way
Moran, Jan
Paper Book
The fun continues on Crown Island! A romantic, friends-to-lovers island story. After losing her job in Seattle, Maileah moves in with her sister Junie on Crown Island for a fresh start. Now in her thirties, she wonders if she will ever find the partner and future she...
Orange crush
Dorsey, Tim.
Paper Book
The Republicans' "golden boy" -- and a loyal, unquestioning tool of the powerful special interests -- handsome, unthreatening, Florida governor-by-default Marlon Conrad seems a virtual shoo-in for re-election. That is, until he undergoes a radical personality shift during a bloody...
Orange world and other stories
Russell, Karen
Paper Book
From the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell's extraordinary, irresistible gifts of language and imagination.
The Peach Truck cookbook : 100 delicious recipes for all things peach
Rose, Jessica (Cookbook writer)
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A warm and stylish Southern cookbook, from the owners of the beloved Nashville-based The Peach Truck, celebrating all things peach in 100 fresh and flavorful recipes. When Stephen and Jessica Rose settled in Nashville, they fell...
The priory of the orange tree
Shannon, Samantha
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling "epic feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Game of Thrones" (Bustle). NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: AMAZON (Top 100 Editors Picks and Science Fiction and Fantasy) * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * BOOKPAGE...
The pumpkin cookbook : 139 recipes celebrating the versatility of pumpkin and other winter squash
Stovel, Edith
Paper Book
From Currant-Pumpkin-Oat Scones to Chicken-Pumpkin Tacos, Pumpkin-Filled Ravioli with Fried Sage, Ginger-Pumpkin Ice Cream, and of course (seven!) pies, this comprehensive cookbook reminds us that the iconic symbol of fall is so much more than jack-o'-lantern material. These 139 recipes offer...
Pumpkins and party themes : 50 DIY designs to bring your Halloween extravaganza to life
Rhoads, Roxanne
Paper Book
Bring your Halloween party theme to life with these quick tips and tricks! Pumpkins and Party Themes features ten unique party themes with five do-it-yourself pumpkin designs for each theme. The pumpkin projects have a variety of decorating ideas that include carving,...
Rose water & orange blossoms : fresh and classic recipes from my Lebanese kitchen
Abood, Maureen
Paper Book
Pomegranates and pistachios. Floral waters and cinnamon. Bulgur wheat, lentils, and succulent lamb. These lush flavors of Maureen Abood's childhood, growing up as a Lebanese-American in Michigan, inspired Maureen to launch her award-winning blog, Rose Water & Orange Blossoms. Here she revisits the...

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