From love and hope to integrity and regret, each type of flower has a meaning. In fact, using those floral meanings as a means to communicate or convey ideas to one another has been around since the 18th century. While the average person many not be fluent in the language of flowers, they can easily discover the meanings behind their birth month flowers (because, like birthstones, there is a corresponding flower for each month of the year).
We took it one step further for you; we curated a list of audiobook recommendations for you based on your birth month flower. Your birth month flower may vary a bit, depending on the British or the US guides, so we’ve included both flowers for the months that differed. Enjoy discovering what your birth flower—and next audiobook listen—is!
Carnation: All symbolize love, but colors effect the meaning. For example, a pink carnation means affection, while a red carnation means “I love you.” White carnations mean pure love and yellow means rejection or disappointment.
Listen to an excerpt THE HEART’S INVISIBLE FURIES
Snowdrop: Signifies hope, bright future, and rebirth
Listen to an excerpt CARNEGIE’S MAID
Listen to an excerpt THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING
Listen to an excerpt THE SECRET WAYS OF PERFUME
Violet: Symbols of rising above challenges; violets thrive in the toughest conditions. Also symbols of faithfulness.
Listen to an excerpt A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
Listen to an excerpt DON’T TELL ME YOU’RE AFRAID
Primrose: Lets someone know you can’t live without them. They are
Listen to an excerpt A FRENCH WEDDING
Daffodil: New beginnings, rebirth
Listen to an excerpt MONSTERS: A LOVE STORY
Jonquil: Signifies a desire that affection be returned. It also is used to convey sympathy.
Listen to an excerpt I LET YOU GO
Listen to an excerpt WATCH ME DISAPPEAR
Daisy: Innocence, loyal love, purity, and hope
Listen to an excerpt AMONG THE TEN THOUSAND THINGS
Listen to an excerpt EVERYTHING HERE IS BEAUTIFUL
Listen to an excerpt WORDS IN DEEP BLUE
Sweet pea: Youthful energy and outright pleasure
Listen to an excerpt THE LIGHT OF PARIS
Lily of the valley: Humble and virtuous. It’s also considered a sign that happiness is here to stay.
Listen to an excerpt THE CHALK ARTIST
Listen to an excerpt THE LAST DAYS OF MAGIC
Hawthorn: Hope, gratitude and caring
Listen to an excerpt HOW TO FIND LOVE IN A BOOKSHOP
Listen to an excerpt REFUGE
Rose: Delicate, yet is capable of protecting itself with its thorns. It symbolizes love, devotion and passion. The color alters the meaning slightly; deep reds signify passion while soft pinks can represent motherly love.
Listen to an excerpt THE LONELY HEARTS HOTEL
Listen to an excerpt LUCKY BOY
Honeysuckle: Symbol of everlasting love, happiness and a sweet disposition. The fragrance of the honeysuckle bloom inspires dreams of love and passion.
Listen to an excerpt THE LIGHT WE LOST
Larkspur: Both levity and lightness; strong bonds of love
Listen to an excerpt ALL OUR WRONG TODAYS
Listen to an excerpt THE LESSER BOHEMIANS
Listen to an excerpt GIRL ON THE LEESIDE
Gladiolus: Strength of character; integrity and honesty
Listen to an excerpt THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR
Poppy:Â Remembrance, inner peace
Listen to an excerpt THE AFTERLIVES
Listen to an excerpt LINCOLN IN THE BARDO
Aster: Patience and elegance.
Listen to an excerpt THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE
Morning glory: Tenacity and affection
 Listen to an excerpt THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
Marigold: Devotion, passion and creativity, and honoring the dead
Listen to an excerpt THE GRAVE’S A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE
Listen to an excerpt REINCARNATION BLUES
Listen to an excerpt WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
Cosmos: Order, peace, and serenity
Listen to an excerpt STANDARD DEVIATION
Chrysanthemum: Friendship, love, and compassion
Listen to an excerpt ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE
Listen to an excerpt SETTING FREE THE KITES
Narcissus: Rebirth, new beginnings, and vanity
Listen to an excerpt THE WORLD BEFORE US
Holly: A variety of narcissus; wish for domestic happiness
Listen to an excerpt THE AWKWARD AGE
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