Horoscopes can explain how the stars affect your daily life, but this article is like a horoscope for books! If you’re tired of searching through the aisles for a new book, here is a quick guide that will give you your perfect book from the 2025 New York Times Best Sellers list based on your zodiac sign.
By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer
Aries – Alchemised by SenLinYu
Bold, blunt, and action-oriented, Aries will love this intense dark fantasy novel. It is filled with dangerous situations, power struggles, and raw emotion. Aries, who loves to assert themselves, will love the main character’s reclamation of her own identity in this book.
Taurus – The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Grounded, detail-oriented, and a lover of beauty, Taurus will love this emotionally rich and immersive story with vivid details. This story of two sisters will strike a chord with Taurus, who is family-oriented and loyal. As the sisters learn to endure, they also continue to love one another. This book feels real, which this Earth sign will love.
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Gemini – Twice: A Novel by Mitch Albom
Ever curious, Gemini will love this book that explores second chances and “what ifs”. When a man discovers that he has the ability to relive any moment in his life, he finds that there are limits and consequences, too. It is nonlinear, which will keep Gemini interested, allowing them to reflect on their choices and what they would do if they had a second chance.
Cancer – Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Emotional, intuitive and caring, Cancer will love this book about emotional healing and human connection. This story feels like catching up with a friend over coffee. It honors grief and loss, but also home and belonging. Cancer often sees people for who they are, and the main character in this novel is on a journey to understand that, too.
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Leo – All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
Known for their appreciation of love, confidence, and power, this book explains that love is more than a feeling – it is a life force. This aligns perfectly with Leo’s own thoughts about the world. This book will encourage Leo to self-reflect and connect a broader purpose to their own personal experiences.
Virgo – The Correspondent: A Novel by Virginia Evans
Intellectual, analytical, and reflective, Virgos care deeply about the “why” and strive to objectively analyze situations. This book is told through letters and emails, bringing a unique view of the protagonist’s inner thoughts to light. Exploring accountability, regret, and the complexity of humans, Virgo will be hooked on this book.
Libra – The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
Socially attuned, aesthetic, and a lover of all things popular, Libra will be down to dive into this book that was recently turned into a movie. This book is a psychological thriller that brings into question rules and fairness in relationships. By gaining every side of the story, this book allows you to understand each character’s inner workings.
Scorpio – The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Intense, perceptive, and psychologically engaged, Scorpio will love this book that slowly unfolds family history, community tension, and shadowy motives after a disappearance. Using symbolism and secrets, this book engages readers throughout and provides relief at the end, when you finally see the light. And it’s being turned into a Netflix series!
Sagittarius – Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Adventurous, optimistic, and active, this book asks big questions that Sagittarius will love to explore. This book follows astronauts’ training at NASA in the 1980s, where they pursue journeys into space and the unknown. While Sagittarius would probably love to venture into outer space, they will also love this story that follows the evolution of thoughts and ideas. It mixes adventure and heart to build a story that will feed Sagittarius’ mind.
Capricorn – The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
Strategic, ambitious, and patient, Capricorns will love this book that untangles the puzzles of power systems throughout history. It has a structured narrative that explores the nature of consciousness and exists where science and mysticism meet. This book has constant momentum, and the sense of progress will keep Capricorn interested until the end.
Aquarius – Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The humanitarian, curious, and nonconformist Aquarius will like reading this imaginative fantasy book. With innovative world-building and strong protagonists who often think for themselves and challenge authority, Aquarius will find pieces of themselves in this novel.
Pisces – Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson
This book about intuition, spirituality, and our connection to the universe will speak to Pisces’ empathetic, sensitive, and spiritual soul. This book encourages trusting one’s intuition to explore their thoughts about spiritual dimensions beyond the one we live in. As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces is often interested in feeling connected to something larger than themselves. This book will fulfill that desire.
