The Best Adult Coloring Books of 2024

With over 60 shapes that vary from beautiful mandalas to different animal designs, it seems like there is something in this Cindy Elsharouni stress relief coloring book for everyone to enjoy and color. While many people enjoy coloring it to relieve stress and boredom, others aren’t too pleased with the pixels in each photo—making each space for coloring very small.

In addition, many people seem to have issues with their color leaking through the paper, since is so thin. But you have the option to use any type of coloring implement—markers, crayons, colored pencils—which is an exciting bonus.

If you or someone you know loves mother nature, then this adult coloring book is a great gift, whether that be for yourself or a friend. Throughout the 100 coloring pages, you’ll find mountainous landscapes, tropical forests, beautiful city skylines, countrysides, and more.

Similar to the previous coloring book, many reviewers say that the paper feels thin and fragile and causes colors to bleed through; but since the pages are single-sided, you can prevent bleeding color onto a previously colored page. Use pastels, gel pens, and whatever else you want to use to create art that makes you feel calm.

Find motivation through inspirational quotes and become a happy colorer with this uniquely designed coloring book. You or whoever you buy this for will find positive phrases, such as “focus on what matters” and “never stop dreaming”. In addition to the uplifting quotes, this book has different patterns that are all originally drawn by the artist’s hand. Each page is also single sided, so you don’t have to worry about any bleeding of markets and colors through the paper. Plus, there weren’t many notable negative reviews to report; which is always a good sign.

If you have a desire to delve into a magical realm full of mushroom fairgrounds, squirrels living in large acorns, and beautiful creatures in gardens such as butterflies and snails, then you’ll love this coloring and activity book. Many reviewers describe this one as being super fun, considering how detailed and thoughtful each illustration is. There are 37 original illustrations in this coloring book that are each printed on a single page. There are some who say that the paper quality is poor, but if that doesn’t bother you, then give this adult coloring book a try.

This classic mandala coloring book will keep you entertained for hours. With over 100 symmetrical designs, you’ll find geometric drawings, animals, and a variety of floral and flower patterns. The images in this book are large, which a lot of customers dislike due to how long it takes to color in each page; but of course, this is a personal preference. If you’re just starting out with coloring books or buying for someone who is, this one is a great option for any skill level—from beginners to professional artists.

If you're an adult who loves animals just as much as many kids do, then you may want to check out this National Geographic adult coloring book. Designed by author Hayrullah Kaya, this elegant book includes 50 black and white animal illustrations, such as a dragonfly with wings and a zebra with patterns, that you'll enjoy coloring. Some reviewers were a bit underwhelmed with this National Geographic book, while others find it to be beautiful and great for grownups.

If you're looking for a basic coloring book with thick and smooth, high-quality paper, then this mandala-themed book is a solid pick. When we say simple, we mean that each mandala is very similar to the next, which some reviewers aren't a fan of. It includes 30 handmade mandalas total; each on a single-side piece of paper. The book itself also sits nice and flat, which is convenient when you're in the zone while coloring.

Easily flip open this spiral-bound coloring book and discover 30 illustrations of high-definition printed animals that you can color in order to decompress. Use anything from gel pens to pastels on the thick, artist-quality paper. The prints are single sided, mean you won't have to worry about ruining other designs. This coloring book is affordable and great for adults who love animals.

This adult coloring book includes 72 different illustrations of birds, turtles, and several other animals. It includes single-sided, bleed-resistant pages that gives you peace of mind while coloring. Use crayons, pastels, and all other types of art supples in this coloring book. It's small in size, so it's ideal for those who travel a lot.