We see these books in your future
Forget tackling your long list of household chores this spring break. Instead of crossing items off your to-do list, find a cozy hideaway and take a journey of the mind to the places and times that have always intrigued you. Check out our picks for the perfect storyline for every star sign, and then get busy getting lost between the pages.
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Aries
March 21 – April 19
"Wishful Drinking" by Carrie Fisher
Aries likes the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth—as long as it's funny and self-depreciating. An autobiographical story infused with the humor and dry wit that only the late, great Carrie Fisher could muster, this New York Times bestseller will give rams everywhere comedic relief and a few surprising life lessons.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
"Devil in Spring" by Lisa Kleypas
Taurus is two parts romantic and one part literary critic. Don't worry, T—we understand you. In this breathtaking work of historical fiction, readers get to imagine a life where high society, scandal and sex are just a part of the day's menu. This sensual novel has exquisite writing, which will help a judgy bull sign silence their inner voice that usually thinks they could write the story even better.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Mason
Gemini loves a good self-help book as much as they love being empowered to speak their minds. That's why this how-to guide from Mark Mason is the perfect spring break read for the twin sign that's always evolving. In the pages, they'll find the courage to live with integrity and unlock their own happiness, without giving a f*ck what others think.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
"Crazy Rich Asians" by Kevin Kwan
It's got all the dirty details beauty-loving Cancer craves: lavish wealth, backstabbing BFFs, shopping trips around the world and, at its heart, a chance at true love. This fun, imaginary "Mean Girls"-esque look at Asian money will capture the crab who needs an escape from reality.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
"The Girl Before" by JP Delaney
Forget the romantic beach reads, Leo needs books that are as intense and intricate as they are. This novel by JP Delaney pulls readers into a twisted game of reality with two protagonists, Emma and Jane, who must obey the strange rules of their new life or face dire, possibly deadly consequences. This storyline will capture a complicated Leo and keep them eagerly turning the pages.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
"My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry" by Fredrik Backman
Giving in to fantasy is something Virgo knows all too well. Likewise, this story's protagonist, a young girl named Elsa, has relied on her grandmother's wild stories of magical worlds where kids who are different, like Elsa, fit in just fine. It's only when her grandmother dies that Elsa discovers her imaginative stories may not have been purely fiction.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
"Smile" by Raina Telgemeir
Not fitting in can be so traumatizing. In this graphic memoir, about a sixth grade girl's struggle to smile amid broken teeth and mean kids, Libra will find the humor, insight and honesty they need to realize their own struggles are all temporary stops on the great journey of their lives. Plus, Libra loves easy-to-read stories with pictures. Score!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 22
"I Had a Nice Time and Other Lies … How to Find Love and Sh*t Like That" by The Betches
The time's arrived for stubborn Scorpio women to learn how to stop being someone's hookup and start being someone's true love. Sweet-natured scorpions may have a sharp tongue, but they tend to let people walk all over them. With this self-help guide, Scorpio will discover how to stop being a doormat and find the kind of love that's worthy of their bad selves.
Sagittarius
November 23 – December 21
"At the Existentialist Café: Freedom, Being and Apricot Cocktails" by Sarah Bakewell
There's no chance a Sagittarius will spend spring break reading a breezy novel about romance. These great thinkers want to sink their teeth into something deep, and that's exactly what this biography-meets-tour-guide of the philosophical circles in 1950s Paris does. Sagittarius will get a glimpse of the greats like Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus and more, as they discussed the big ideas we still ponder today.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 18
"The One Hundred Nights of Hero: A Graphic Novel" by Isabel Greenberg
For the busy Capricorn who has little time to read but needs occasional reaffirmation that every girl is a hero at heart, this collection of illustrated stories is a winner. Whether they're reading about cheating lovers, toxic family members, the wisdom of the elderly or the bravery of doing what is right, these stories will leave Capricorn proud of themselves for never giving up on what they believe in.
Aquarius
January 19 – February 18
"Speaking American: How Y'all, Youse and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide" by Josh Katz
Tapping into an Aquarius's inner nerd, this fascinating look at American vernacular will show that the history and culture of our country is both unique and kind of weird. Whether an Aquarius says "hoagie" or "sub," "pee-CAN" or "pee-KAHN," they'll be undeniably fascinated by the way language changes and moves through time and distance.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
"Destinations of a Lifetime" by National Geographic
Pisces dreams about seeing the world. If only travel were free! In this gorgeous photographic journey through the world's most beautiful places, soulful Pisces will get to imagine the journeys they're destined to take and learn about the diverse, amazing planet on which they live.
