Raise your hand if you have too many books you want to read and not enough time. Decision fatigue is real, and sometimes, narrowing down what to read next can feel akin to finding a needle in a haystack. This is especially true if you’re fresh off the heels of an amazing book, have too many options, or are in a reading slump.
Thankfully, the days of indecision are over because I’ve consulted the stars, and they’ve helped me determine the best book for every zodiac sign.
Allow me to introduce to you what to read next, based on your zodiac sign. Every book has been carefully selected based on your sign’s unique traits. Keep scrolling to learn more.
What To Read Next, Based on Your Zodiac Sign:
1. Aries (March 21-April 19)
ASHLEY ELSTON
First Lie Wins
Aries love competition, and this cat-and-mouse thriller will have them on the edge of their seat.
Evie Porter’s boss, Mr. Smith, has given her the fake identity she needs to insert herself into Ryan Sumner’s life. But this job isn’t like the others. Ryan’s gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different life for herself—until the past she worked so hard to get away from strolls into town. Now, Evie must race against the clock to determine what forces are at play before it’s too late. Thankfully, she’s always loved a challenge.
2. Taurus (April 20-May 20)
CHRISTINA LAUREN
The Paradise Problem
Anna Green married Liam “West” Weston in exchange for free housing in college. She didn’t know that she signed a contract so Liam could get his inheritance, which stipulates that he must be married for five years to receive it. The contract will expire soon, but as Liam’s family pressures him to bring his “wife” to his sister’s wedding, he finds himself on Anna’s doorstep asking for a favor—and the offer’s too good for the struggling artist to refuse. Besides, it’s only a few days in paradise. What could go wrong?
With its idyllic setting lifestyle, this romance novel will speak to a Taurus’ appreciation for the finer things in life.
3. Gemini (May 21-June 20)
RACHEL KOLLER CROFT
We Love the Nightlife
Geminis might be notorious for their flighty, hot-and-cold attitude, but they also have a bubbly personality and love being the life of the party. Since We Love the Nightlife about two vampires locked in a toxic friendship, it’ll Gemini’s duality.
Nicola and Amber bonded over their shared love for disco when they met in 1979, and Amber agreed to let Nicola turn her so they could hold onto the nightlife forever. But now, Amber wants out—Nicola’s betrayed her for the last time. However, Nicola won’t let her go so easily, and Amber quickly realizes her only two options are successfully escaping or ending the party for good.
4. Cancer (June 21-July 22)
COCO MELLERS
Blue Sisters
Cancers are arguably the most empathetic sign of the zodiac; they’re beloved for their sensitive====[=and intuition. They’re natural caretakers, and a story about three estranged sisters coming together after the unexpected death of the fourth will melt their heart.
One year after the untimely death of their sister Nancy, Blue sisters Avery, Bonnie and Lucky head to New York to stop the sale of the apartment they were raised in. As they’re flooded with memories of their upbringing, the sisters quickly realize that they have to confront Nancy’s death, childhood disappointments, and the secrets they’ve been keeping from themselves.
5. Leo (July 23-August 22)
NOELLE CROOKS
Under the Influence
Leos love the spotlight, and they’ll devour this thriller that takes them center stage and straight into the heart of the dark side of influencer life and being a #girlboss.
After a series of dead end jobs in the publishing world, Harper Cruz takes a leap of faith and moves from New York City to Nashville to work for self-help guru Charlotte Green. Although Charlotte demands loyalty and forces her staff to work grueling hours and complete her approved daily rituals, Harper loves Music City and her co-workers at The Greenhouse. However, as she’s drawn deeper into Charlotte’s inner circle, she quickly realizes that internet fame comes with a price.
6. Virgo (August 23-September 22)
DELILAH S. DAWSON
Guillotine
Virgos are hardworking practical problem-solvers. Yet, they’re also earth signs who can’t resist a little bit of luxury. And Guillotine will allow them to problem solve while in the world of the one percent.
Dez Lane is only with Patrick Ruskin for his mom, Marie Caulfield-Ruskin: editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. Dez knows that personally asking Marie for an internship is the best way to secure the position. All she has to do is fend off Patrick and survive the family’s Easter reunion on their island in Georgia Lake. But sh*t gets real after the ferry departs because the island’s servants have put up with the family’s schemes long enough.
7. Libra (September 23-October 22)
AMY TINTERA
Listen for the Lie
Listen for the Lie tells the story of one woman’s murder, her best friend accused of the crime, and the journalist desperate for the truth. It’s the perfect read for the sign who’s represented by the scales and obsessed with justice, balance, and harmony.
Although Lucy sustained a traumatic brain injury the night her best friend Savvy was murdered, everyone in her small Texas town assumes she’s guilty. The fact that she still can’t remember what happened years later is a moot point. But journalist Ben Owens has decided to go looking for answers where no one else will, and the two pair up together in search of the truth—even if that truth proves Lucy’s guilty.
8. Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
CATHERINE STEADMAN
Look in the Mirror
Scorpios are perhaps the most mysterious sign of the zodiac. Getting to know them is no easy task because you never know what they’re truly thinking. So, a book in which nothing is as it seems is perfect for them.
Nina learns while grieving the loss of her father that he left her a house in the British Virgin Islands—a vacation home she didn’t know existed. Why did her father keep this from her, and what else is he hiding? Meanwhile, Maria, a nanny for the ultra-rich, gets a new assignment in the Caribbean—except the family never shows. Instead of making a fuss, Maria decides to make the most of it, luxuriating by the pool and staying away from the basement that’s strictly off-limits. But the basement is where Maria finds herself after the high-tech home suffers an electrical malfunction—a mistake that just might have deadly consequences.
9. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
SARA OCHS
The Resort
People born under the Sagittarius sun have an innate longing to see the world; they love exploring and learning about different cultures and people. So it’s only fitting that they read a vacation thriller that follows two young women and a group of expats in Thailand.
The Koh Sang Resort has three rules: Leave the past behind, always be careful of who you trust, and run if someone discovers who you really are. Cass followed the rules to a T when she set foot on the island years ago, and she’s now become a dive instructor alongside a group of expats called The Permanents. But all hell breaks loose when a dive student is mysteriously murdered and Cass realizes that her identity has been uncovered.
10. Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
EMILY HENRY
Funny Story
Capricorns have a no-nonsense attitude and affinity for hard work. While this isn’t a bad thing—you accomplish everything you set out to do, after all—it can leave you feeling a bit, well, uptight. This is why treating yourself to a romantic comedy read will help you finally unwind.
After childhood librarian Daphne loses her fiancé Peter to Petra, his childhood BFF, she finds herself stranded. Unable to afford rent, Daphne asks Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak, to be roommates. They can relate to each other, after all. And the two decide post misleading photos of their summer adventures to get back at their exes. It’s all for show, of course. Because Daphne wouldn’t fall for her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex, right?
11. Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
HEATHER WALTER
The Crimson Crown
Bold, pragmatic and creative, you need a book that matches your uniqueness, Aquarius. And The Crimson Crown fits the bill. Told from the point of view of the Evil Queen in Snow White, this novel details her origin story, starting from when she was a young witch named Ayleth.
After being banished by the White King, witches spend their days secretly practicing magic in the forest. But the protective wards are weakening, and Ayleth’s powers have yet to reveal themselves. So, she heads to the White Palace to steal the relics of her ancestors—a last-ditch effort to restore power and protection for all. As events escalate, Ayleth finds herself in the White King’s inner circle, and teaming up with Jacquetta, the witch who broke her heart, for survival. Through the trials, tribulations and heartbreak, Ayleth must transform herself into the very wickedest witch of them all.
12. Pisces (February 19-March 20)
KRYSTAL SUTHERLAND
The Invocations
As the sign who’s constantly divided between fantasy and reality, reading a magical realism novel is fitting. The Invocations tells the story of Zara, Jude, and Emer—three women who come together to stop a supernatural serial killer who’s ravaging the streets of London.
Zara Jones needs to bring her sister back from the grave. Meanwhile, Jude Wolf needs to undo the deal she made with a demon that’s been turning her soul necrotic. Enter Emer Byrne: a powerful witch who gives invocations to desperate women for a small piece of their soul. But someone’s been killing her clients, and the latest crime scene is where the three women meet. There, they strike up a tenuous alliance to find the killer before it’s too late, even if Emer can’t give them a sister and a soul.
