Best Colouring Books Books

Cosy, calming and occasionally very funny. Colouring books for adults and all ages, reviewed on the things that actually matter: paper thickness, single-sided printing, line weight and whether the designs are relaxing or fiddly.

4 books reviewed in this category.

Frequently asked questions about colouring books books

+What should I look for in an adult colouring book?

Single-sided pages so markers don't bleed through, paper heavy enough for your medium, and line detail that matches your patience. We note all three in every review.

+Are these colouring books suitable for children as well as adults?

Some are explicitly all-ages, with bolder lines and simpler scenes. Others are detailed adult designs or contain adult humour. Each review says which.

+Can I use markers and alcohol pens, or only pencils?

It depends on the paper. Where a title is thin or double-sided we say so, because that's the difference between a marker working and ruining the next page.

+Do colouring books actually help with stress?

Plenty of readers use them that way, and cosy-themed titles are designed around it. We describe how the designs feel to work through rather than making clinical claims.