I recently started a book club of my own, and I brought this out to spice up the ambience of the room. So many people loved it! I do, too. The color of the candle is a deep and lovely maroon. And don't even get me started on the scent because it is FANTASTIC. It smells like you're having a good glass of wine next to a roaring fire reading your favorite book. If I could, I'd give it a 10/5!