06 - A book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title

[Debora]

Elizabeth Lowell has several titles that qualify: Pearl Cove,
Jade Island, Amber Beach, Midnight in Ruby Bayou, and Granite Man.

[Chrissy]

For sticklers, granite is a rock (a composite of several minerals), not a mineral!

[Ellie]

Teri wrote: "Salt doesn't come up on that list. Nor does sodium or rock salt. "

It is, its mineral name is halite (NaCl = Sodium Chloride = Salt)

[Ellie]

The prompt is "a book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title" so granite is fine even for sticklers.

[Erica]

So over confident fail here. My freebee book for this prompt got pushed to a 2022 realease. 🤦‍♀️ So now I'll have to put effort in. :(

[Pernille]

I'm doing Salt by Nayyirah Waheed :) Salt

[Teri]

Ellie wrote: "Teri wrote: "Salt doesn't come up on that list. Nor does sodium or rock salt. "

It is, its mineral name is halite (NaCl = Sodium Chloride = Salt)"

My lack of science education is showing.

[Nadine in NY]

After sorting through my TBR, I'm really glad this category includes "rock" - I'm going to finally read Picnic at Hanging Rock (after several years of telling myself I REALLY need to read it!) - a rock is a rock.

[L Y N N]

Nadine wrote: "I'm a bit confused by metal vs mineral myself. It looks like if the metal is a pure element, like iron, then it counts as a mineral, but if the metal is a mixture, like steel, then it is not a mine..."

That would be my interpretation as well.

[L Y N N]

Nadine wrote: "Erica wrote: "This is a freebee prompt for me because a favourite series of mine uses gems in the titles and a new book is out this year.
Ruby Fever"

LOL I just spent a few minutes trying to figure out why it was a Frisbee prompt for you ... I think I need to take a break from the computers!"

Okay. That convinced me I really need to get to my reading! LOL

[Britany]

Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
Rise & Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick

[Britany]

Found another one:

[Chrissy]

Ellie wrote: "The prompt is "a book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title" so granite is fine even for sticklers."

Oops! I didn’t check the whole prompt, just got sucked into the discussion of what a mineral is! Sorry about that.

[Heather]

Janet wrote: "I haven't seen anyone discussing bone yet....something I found:

The one exception in a healthy human is bone mineral, such as in bones and teeth. Bone mineral is indeed an inorganic, crystalline, ..."

I think that means Dragon Teeth would work.

[Carly]

For nerds like me, Breath from Salt might be an option! I love books about medicine and Bill Gates recognized it as one of his favorite 5 books of 2020 (https://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill...).

[Flying Snow]

Kelly wrote: "Snow and ice are minerals, if that helps anyone!"

Bit late to the party, but yes, that is super helpful - thank you!

[Rachel]

Is Stone Mothers too much of a stretch? It took me a ridiculously long time to realize it might fit, but it also feels like a bit of a cheat since stone seems so vague.

[Tanu]

Obligatory Deltora Quest for anyone who wants an easy kids’ read (series 1 only).

[Nadine in NY]

Rachel wrote: "Is Stone Mothers too much of a stretch? It took me a ridiculously long time to realize it might fit, but it also feels like a bit of a cheat since stone seems so vague."


LOL I'm planning to read Picnic at Hanging Rock so if you ask me, "stone" fits just fine.

[Johanne]

@Tanvi, why did you put Deltora's Quest here? Does Deltora mean something I don't know? Tried to look it up but I only got the books.

[Mahi]

Rachel wrote: "Is Stone Mothers too much of a stretch? It took me a ridiculously long time to realize it might fit, but it also feels like a bit of a cheat since stone seems so vague."

I think it would apply!

[Christina]

I'll read Summer of Salt!

[Rebecca]

I’m reading The Chalk Man by C J Tudor for this prompt

[John]

Rebecca wrote: "I’m reading The Chalk Man by C J Tudor for this prompt"

Thank you, Rebecca. That one is in my TBR pile, too.

[John]

Another good one that I have already read is The Price of Salt by Claire Morgan (pseudonym for Patricia Highsmith). Some editions will have its later name change Carol or combines both the old and new.

[Melinda]

Curious why people have listed books with “snow” for this challenge? As far as I know, it’s not any of the three criteria...

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Melinda wrote: "Curious why people have listed books with “snow” for this challenge? As far as I know, it’s not any of the three criteria..."

Because snow is composed of frozen water, or ice, it can also be classified as a mineral. ^_^

[Rachel]

John wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I’m reading The Chalk Man by C J Tudor for this prompt"

Thank you, Rebecca. That one is in my TBR pile, too."

Thank you! I really want to read this one too, and didn't realize chalk would fit.

[Jenni]

I've been meaning to read Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky for ages, so this prompt works nicely for that :)


Salt: A World History - Mark Kurlansky

[Jaena4]

The Empress of Salt and Fortune is on my tbr list - yay!

[Arunimaa]

I will be reading Any Old Diamonds by KJ Charles

[Natasha]

For this prompt I’m going with ‘the falcons of fire and ice’ by Karen Maitland. If you like historical fiction I’d recommend her books.

[Halle]

I read The Nickel Boys for this!

[Cindy]

I’m reading The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig.

[Nadine in NY]

Cindy wrote: "I’m reading The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig."


I LOVED that series!!! wonderful choice :-)

[Cindy]

I read The Deception of the Emerald Ring for this prompt. I wanted to get back into this series https://www.goodreads.com/series/4036... and it was the next book.

[Lilith]

I am intrigued by A Study in Emerald. I've never read Neil Gaiman and I don't read very many graphic novels, so this could be a leap into whole new reading zones.

[Allyson]

The Sound of Gravel

[Bev]

Finished "Emerald Blaze" by Ilona Andrews - fantasy, and loved it.

[Heather]

I read Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel for this prompt

[Anshita]

I'm reading Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier.

[Emily]

I read How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C. Pam Zhang

[Nyla]

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

[Jessica]

I picked for "Salt to the Sea" for this prompt, too. I love Ruta Sepetys!

[Erica]

Johanne wrote: "I don't understand why you're adding silver and gold?
I had a layman's understanding that they aren't minerals and went on a little search. Gold (aurum) is not on this very long list of all approve..."

Thanks for posting this link.
I went through and tin is there so Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars is a go. :)

[JessicaMHR]

I was thinking of reading Star Sand by Roger Pulvers. I think it fits. A star is basically a flaming ball of gas and sand is pulverized coral or rock. Plus this is a Kindle first read that I have had for I don't know how long on my Kindle just waiting for it's time to be read.

[Melissa]

Looks like I have a couple on my TBR that would count:

The Copper Promise
The Map of Salt and Stars
A Virtuous Ruby

[Christy]

I just requested the cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking from the library. I enjoy reading cookbooks in addition to novels, poetry, etc. so I figure it will make a nice addition to this category.

[Erin]

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman

[Rachel]

I read Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel which was sick and twisted but oh so good!