Book Recommendations Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Nonfiction Picks:
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown — An inspiring, direct, action-oriented guide to using courage and vulnerability to bring more purpose and meaning to your life. Perfect for courageous, ambitious Aries.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight — Memoir of Nike founder Phil Knight, offering “a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” (Booklist). An inspiring story for bold, passionate Aries leaders.

Fiction Picks:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — An aging Hollywood movie icon finally reveals the truth about her glamorous, scandalous life to an unknown magazine reporter. Tell me Evelyn wasn’t an Aries.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens — An adventurous murder-mystery with an aching love story, beautiful prose, and a gutsy heroine. Aries will love the nature details and slow-burning depth.

Nonfiction Picks:
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking — I read this on a long flight like 10 or 15 years ago and completely forgot I was on a plane for a bit. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish philosophy emphasizing comfort, togetherness, and well-being. The perfect comfort read for cozy Taurus.

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel — 19 short stories exploring the different ways people think about money, and teaching us that “being good with money” isn’t about what you know, but about how you behave. Good for security-craving Taurus.

Fiction Picks:
The Secret History by Donna Tartt — A dark academia thriller about a group of eccentric college students that fall under the influence of a charismatic professor who leads them down a dangerous path. The lush, literary writing will speak to the Taurus heart.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides — A locked-room thriller set on a private Greek island with luxury, jealousy, and betrayal—Taurus heaven.

Nonfiction Picks:
Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker — A heartbreaking story of a midcentury American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia. Reads like (really well-written) fiction. For open-minded, knowledge-seeking Geminis.

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan — An investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs, weaved into the spellbinding story of the author’s own life-changing psychedelic experiences. For curious Geminis who thrive on intellectual stimulation and novel ideas.

Fiction Picks:
My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite — A darkly funny hand grenade of a novel about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing her boyfriends. Geminis will love the witty voice and fast-paced storytelling.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — A shocking psychological thriller about a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. A twisty read for the fast-paced Gemini who loves a good surprise.

Nonfiction Picks:
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner — From indie rock sensation Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American. Sure to satisfy Cancer’s craving for stories that explore family dynamics and emotional transformation.

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion — An honest, passionate exploration of a marriage—and a life, in good times and bad—that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. For the emotional-deep-sea-diver (ahem, Cancer).

Fiction Picks:
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano — This modern homage to Little Women is the story of four sisters and the broken young man who marries into their family. A touching, character-driven story that will cut straight through Cancer’s big heart.

Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley — An early aughts love story between a musician and his muse. I loved every line of this smart, emotional, nostalgic debut—and I think any Cancer will, too.

Nonfiction Picks:
Make It Happen by Jordanna Levin — A fun, practical and easy-to-follow guide to manifestation—perfect for larger-than-life-thinking Leos. Currently reading and loving this one.

Fashion Killa by Sowmya Krishnamurthy — The story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes behind the marriage of hip-hop and luxury fashion. Perfect for creative, stylish Leos.

Fiction Picks:
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller —A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. Emotionally epic, just how Leos like it.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid — A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful, charismatic lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup. Leos will vibe with the themes of loyalty, pride, and leadership—and you can’t convince me Daisy isn’t a Leo. Note the unique format (an oral history), which I loved but apparently isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

Nonfiction Picks:
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo — Is there anything more Virgo than a book about achieving organization, clarity, and inner calm through decluttering?

Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen — This book offers a completely new paradigm and understanding of where our human experience comes from, allowing us to end our own suffering and create how we want to feel at any moment. Admittedly, this is still on my TBR, but from the title alone, I’ve yet to meet a Virgo that wouldn’t benefit from this.

Fiction Picks:
Disclaimer: I picked these solely based off the fact that I love them, and since I’m as Virgo as Virgos get, I hope they might speak to you, too.

The Push by Ashley Audrain — A tense, page-turning psychological drama about the making and breaking of a family—and a woman whose experience of motherhood is nothing at all what she hoped for—and everything she feared.

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang — Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel.

Nonfiction Picks:
The Beauty of What Remains by Steve Leder — An inspiring book about loss and the many ways death teaches us how to live and love more deeply by showing us not only what is gone but also the beauty of what remains. For the reflective Libra.

Vanity Fair’s Women on Women edited by Radhika Jones — Looking back at the last thirty-five years of Vanity Fair stories on women, by women. A stylish, thought-provoking read for Libras.

Fiction Picks:
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson — A funny, sharply observed tale of family, love, and class, this zeitgeisty novel follows three women in one wealthy Brooklyn clan. What more could a Libra want?

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller — In the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades. A morally complex, character-driven love (triangle) story, perfect for Libras.

Nonfiction Picks:
The Tell by Amy Griffin — An astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face our secrets and begin to share our stories. Scorprios will appreciate this brave, intimate, and psychologically sharp memoir.

House of Gucci by Sara Gay Forden — The sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty. (The film was also great.) Leos will love the themes of betrayal, passion, and control.

Fiction Picks:
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas — A provocative novel about a beloved English professor facing a slew of accusations against her professor husband by former students—a situation that becomes more complicated when she herself develops an obsession of her own. For Scorpios craving a dark, raw, emotionally intense tale of power dynamics.

Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry — A mother must decide how far she'll go to protect her teenage son after he confesses to a shocking and devastating sexual crime. A dark, emotionally intense, psychologically complex, taboo story that is not for everyone…but maybe a Scorpio?

Nonfiction Picks:
Bossypants by Tina Fey — Hilarious autobiographical essays from the Emmy Award-winning actress and comedy writer known for 30 Rock, Mean Girls, and SNL. A funny book for funny Sagittarius.

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls — This beautifully written memoir offers a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. This book has stuck with me for many years, and I think free-spirited, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius signs will appreciate it, too.

Fiction Picks:
Violeta by Isabel Allende — This sweeping novel tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. Will resonate with passionate, determined Sagittarius.

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell — A very unique, very mind-expanding and structure-bending novel that explores how the actions of individual lives impact the past, present and future. Google tells me Sagittarius signs love to expand their horizons, so throwing this in the mix…

Nonfiction Picks:
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin — Esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s modern classic about the political genius of Abraham Lincoln, his unlikely presidency, and his cabinet of former political foes. The perfect match for strategic, born-leader Capricorns. A (very) thick book, but that shouldn’t intimidate a Capricorn.

Becoming by Michelle Obama — The former first lady’s memoir—inspiring for all, but especially hardworking, persevering, ambitious Capricorn.

Fiction Picks:
Normal People by Sally Rooney — A story of mutual fascination, friendship, and love, from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but can’t. A realistic, character-driven story for discerning Capricorn.

Trust by Hernan Diaz — A Wall Street tycoon and his wife reach the pinnacle of wealth in the Roaring Twenties, but a new novel threatens to expose the secrets behind their success, forcing them to confront the lies and betrayals that underpin their lives. A historical, intelligent, character-driven tale that will speak to Capricorns appreciating timeless lessons and smart, structured plots.

Nonfiction Picks:
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez — An examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women. Perfect for the Aquarius craving an educational mix of social justice and science.

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt — An acclaimed social psychologist shows how moral judgments arise not from reason but from gut feelings—and why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians alike are actually all right about many of their central concerns. Perfect for the progressive Aquarius ready to trade in anger for understanding.

Fiction Picks:
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel — A spellbinding, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days following civilization's collapse as a nomadic group of actors risk everything for art and humanity. A socially conscious and thought-provoking read for Aquarius.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus — Set in 1960s California, a brilliant, unconventional chemist navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, unexpectedly finding herself the star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her scientific approach to cooking to inspire women to challenge the status quo. A fun, feminist, character-driven read perfect for Aquarius.

Nonfiction Picks:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert — Potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration; a must-read for any Pisces striving to lead a creative life.

Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford — A memoir of growing up as a poor Black girl in Indiana with a family fragmented by incarceration, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. For compassionate Cancers drawn to stories with emotional depth.

Fiction Picks:
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel — A novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space. A poetic, transporting ride with emotional depth—major Pisces vibes.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — Fiction that makes you feel and think. One of my favorite (and most surprisingly favorite) books. You’re welcome, Geminis.