Consider this your official invitation to romanticize your TBR. Pairing flowers with our top 10 reads is a playful way to turn your favorite stories into something you can see, smell, style, and share. Think lush blooms for magical romances, bright petals for beachy page-turners, moodier stems for thrillers, and thoughtful arrangements for the historical fiction you recommend to everyone. Some pairings are inspired by the title, some by hidden meaning in the plot, and others by the overall feeling a book leaves living in your head rent-free. Flowers can set the scene for a dreamy reading nook, make your book club feel instantly more special, or turn a gifted novel into a personal little moment. Even better, this idea has roots in a real celebration. On April 23rd, Barcelona’s St. Jordi Day brings books and roses together in one of the most romantic traditions ever. So whether you are shopping for a friend, your partner, a family member, a teacher, or yourself, Expressions Unlimited, the best florist in Greenville, is here to match your next great read with blooms to bring those pages to life.

Romantasy

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing is the kind of fantasy that grabs you by the collar and does not let go. Rebecca Yarros builds a world where dragons bond with riders, survival is never guaranteed, and Violet Sorrengail has to show everyone she is poorly underestimated. The story brings danger, drama, tension, and enough emotional wreckage to keep readers obsessed. Purple calla lilies are such a strong fit because they are moody, elegant, and a nod to Violet. And with two dragons in the mix, this book needs a second bloom. Yellow pincushion protea adds that bold burst of fire and energy as a tribute to her golden companion.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas gives readers of A Court of Thorns and Roses a world that feels equal parts enchanting and risky, where romance and danger are always side by side. The story leans all the way into longing, magic, and intense emotions, making it easy to get swept up in the drama. Red roses are such a natural pairing for this book. They are a clear nod to the title, but they also belong in the heart of the Spring Court, where flowers are blossoming everywhere. They bring that dreamy, seductive feel while still hinting at the danger tucked inside the story.

Beach Reads

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty gives readers everything that makes a summer romance impossible to forget, including beach days, growing pains, love triangles, and a whole lot of feelings. Whether you have loved Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad for years or just got pulled into the story, Cousins Beach has a way of sticking with you. Blue and white hydrangeas make the perfect pairing here. They show up in a meaningful way at Belly’s wedding and also reflect the deep emotion woven throughout the story. Since hydrangeas are Susannah’s favorite flowers, seen in vases around the beach house and bushes in the front yard, they feel like the heart of the book itself.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation is basically a passport-stamped friends-to-lovers dream with plenty of heart along the way. Poppy and Alex could not be more different, but from one shared ride home from college to years of summer adventures, their bond becomes impossible to ignore. Of course, things get messy, feelings get complicated, and the trips don’t stay simple forever. Anthuriums are the ideal flower choice here because they are playful, vibrant, and ready for a getaway. Bonus points for green or orange stems that wink at the book’s original cover. Warm orange roses are the perfect second flower, bringing in the joy, friendship, and low-key sparks that define Poppy and Alex’s relationship.

Mystery Thrillers

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

My Husband’s Wife is the kind of thriller that makes you do a double-take from page one. Eden Fox gets home to her house in Hope Falls, only to find her key suddenly useless and another woman there, with her husband insisting that the woman is his wife. Birdy, meanwhile, has inherited the house and is on her own complicated journey after visiting a clinic that tells people the date of their death. The whole story is packed with tangled motives, dark secrets, and the kind of lies that keep readers guessing. Spider mums are a spot-on flower pairing for this one, especially in pink, purple, and white, as they symbolize affection, new love, truth, and hope.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

In Verity, readers are met with one of those thrillers that has you in its clutches from page one. Lowen is hired to finish Verity’s popular and highly anticipated book series, but while sorting through her office, she finds a chilling memoir that turns everything on its head. Add in the mystery around Verity’s condition and Lowen’s growing, passionate feelings for Verity’s husband, Jeremy, and the tension only gets more intense. Purple orchids are such a strong fit for this title as they’re rich, dark, and mysterious. Blue thistle speaks to the distrust and unease surrounding Verity, while crimson roses capture the unexpected romance and obsession woven into the story.

Science Fiction

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary is a story of science, survival, and even friendship. Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher, wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no clue how he got there, and the fate of Earth somehow rests on his shoulders. As he pieces the mission together, the story balances high-stakes science with humor, heart, and a real sense of determination. Sunflowers fit this book so well because they connect directly to the sun, which is at the center of everything. Even more meaningful, their movement toward light mirrors the hope, resilience, and survival instinct that drive the story.

Dune by Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert’s Dune takes readers straight into the heat of Arrakis, where the desert is brutal, the politics are messy, and survival belongs to those who know how to adapt. Paul Atreides is pulled into a story full of betrayal, prophecy, and high-stakes power plays, but the planet itself is one of the most unforgettable parts of the book. Succulents are a spot-on match here because they are made for harsh, dry environments and know how to thrive where other things cannot. That resilience lines up perfectly with the novel’s deeper themes of survival, transformation, and finding strength under pressure.

Historical Fiction

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale is the kind of historical novel that stays with you long after the last page. Kristin Hannah follows two sisters in Nazi-occupied France as they each navigate war, danger, heartbreak, and sacrifice, all while showing that courage can look different for everyone. White roses are such a fitting choice for this book because they connect to the beauty of the French countryside that appears throughout the story. Blue thistle adds contrast and strength, symbolizing valor, protection, resilience, and loyalty, all of which reflect the spirit of the novel so well.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid really leans into both heart and scale with Atmosphere. The story reaches toward the stars while staying grounded in love, connection, and the emotions that make everything bigger. With its mix of first love and space-age wonder, the novel is romantic, luminous, and fully immersive. Flowers like stargazer lilies, cosmos, zinnias (the first flower to bloom at the ISS), and blue delphinium are such perfect fits thanks to their dreamy, celestial, and magical, larger-than-life energy.

Books and flowers both know how to set a mood, so bringing them together just makes sense. The pairing adds beauty, emotion, and a stronger sense of atmosphere, making any reading session more whimsical and fun. Whether the story is romantic, eerie, nostalgic, or full of fantasy, the right blooms from Expressions Unlimited can capture its energy in such a beautiful way.