The Best Summer Reads for Each Zodiac Sign, According to Our Astrology Expert

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The summer is a great time to catch up on your reading. After all, you might have the time while you’re relaxing on a beach, sitting on an airplane, or just enjoying a day off. And whether you’re part of a book club, a BookTok follower, or just love a good story, there are a ton of fiction and nonfiction options out there. So where do you start? Well, lucky for you, we consulted with our resident astrology advisor Lisa Greenfield, to bring you some summer book recommendations based on your zodiac sign. 

From inspiring autobiographies to psychological suspense thrillers, there’s something for every air, water, earth, and fire sign. And even though we’re in Cancer season, these picks can be just what you need to read for upcoming Leo and Virgo territory. So, keep scrolling for the best fiction and nonfiction summer book recommendations, based on your zodiac sign. Because who knows your taste better than the stars?

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

For the sign that feels all the feels, here's a memoir that explores life, death, grief, and the tragic loss of a child. From comedian, actor, and writer Rob Delaney, this book is for every Cancer who always needs a good cry.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

If you're a confident Leo that needs a little pick-me-up, then you'll want to check out this memoir. Goggins is a Retired Navy SEAL, ultra-distance runner, motivational speaker, and more, who creates a blueprint for anyone seeking greatness in their own life. If there's anyone up to the challenge, it's a Lion.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Quick thinking Virgos will love getting transported into this murder mystery, full of Greek mythology, therapy, and a psychologist at the center. One reviewer raved, "Slow burn is a plus in this book, and the pace it builds up is wonderful. So many times I thought I'd figured it out, only to have a plot twist appear and leave me wondering."

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Rosamunde Pilcher's #1 New York Times bestselling novel will transport compassionate and empathetic Libras, whether poolside or at the beach. It's a classic novel that follows the story of one family, delving into passion, heartbreak, and experiences over 3 generations.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Even hard-to-please Scorpios can enjoy this novel that has a little bit of everything -- drama, romance, suspense, and thrills. Pages will quickly turn when reading this well-crafted thriller centered around an obsessed writer. As she tries to reclaim her idealized life, demons surface and as one fan raved, "the ending…..wow! It was not what I was expecting!!!!"

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 19)

Explorers of the unknown, Sagittarians will delight in this time traveling novel. Not only does it explore history and the world, it also follows a romance between psychometrists, who can perceive the past of any object they touch. Reviewers love the fast pace of this book and one exclaimed, "I HATED it when I had to put this book down."

Capricorn (December 20 - January 19)

If you're a Capricorn looking for a beautifully designed book that captures an iconic portion of history, then your search is over. Sittin' In is full of souvenir photographs and memorabilia that document the jazz clubs of the 40s and 50s, and includes interviews with Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, and more. It's a coffee table book that you can return to again and again.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Aquarians don't fit a mold, and neither do their books they read. This paperback, based on years of research, explores the planetary correlations of evens like the French Revolution, world wars, and more. Drawing on the connection between cosmic cycles and patterns of human experience, it's an astrology must-read for water-bearers.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

This bestselling novel will have Pisces' gripped until the end. It's a mystery, it's a romance, it's something for everyone. Following an antiquities appraiser in an exclusive Manhattan auction house, the book weaves through ancient and modern times, unearthing a priceless tarot deck, a prophecy, and a secret worth killing for.

Aries (March 21 - April 18)

Rams will be fascinated by this dive into alternate realities, the power of plants, sorcery, and shamanism. The book follows the lessons of Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus, as one fan raved, "takes the reader into a world far beyond the mundane and far beyond the imagination of the conscious mind."

Taurus (April 19 - May 20)

If you're a Bull looking to become a more present, fulfilled indiviual, then you need to pick up A Radical Awakening. Written by New York Times bestselling author and renowned clinical psychologist, it's designed for women to harness their power and guide them towards transformation.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Set in 2010 Haiti amidst the aftermath of a horrific earthquake, What Storm, What Thunder is the novel that Geminis might need to reach for this summer. It chronicles the tenacity of the human spirit, what people have to do to survive, and the glimmer of hope that can emerge from disaster.

Meet the Expert

Celebrity Intuitive Reader Lisa Greenfield works with some of the biggest stars in TV and film to identify mental roadblocks by tapping into each individual's intuitive guidance system, and helping them discover their bigger, better Truth.

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