The Next Female Authors To Read Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aries
For the courageous, determined, short-tempered, and confident Aries:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - get it here
A wild ride littered in deception, lies, and murder, anyone born between March 21st and April 19th will enjoy the thrill of Gone Girl. Gillian Flynn is a talent writer, having turned her three thrillers into award winning movies. Good luck putting down this book Aries, you'll be too determined to read it your loved ones won't see you for a few days.
Taurus
For the reliable, stubborn, responsible, and practical Taurus:
The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls - Get it here
As the maternal sign of the Zodiac, you are bound to appreciate the story of the Walls family in Jeanette's memoir. You will root for her, want to protect her, and cry with her in this New York Times bestseller.
Gemini
For the gentle, curious, and indecisive Gemini:
- Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly here
For the curious twins, the story of black female mathematicians impacting space travel before any white man, is remarkable. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden, had to be segregated from the rest of their coworkers but managed to contribute to the space race far beyond their occupational expectations. So if you were wondering if you should read this novel, we've made that decision for you, Gemini.
Cancer
For the loyal, manipulative, imaginative, and tenacious Cancer:
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - get it here
With twists and turns that'll keep you hooked, Ruth Ware will keep imaginations turning. When journalist, Lo Blacklock witnesses a woman being thrown from her cruise ship, she finds that everyone, and thing, isn't as it seems. And with the added element of water, a Cancer is sure to love this one.
Leo
For the creative, generous, self-centered, and humorous Leo:
Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple - get it here
A smart, dramedy about the disfunction of family. When vivacious housewife, Bernadette Fox goes missing, its up to her 15-year-old daughter to find her. Bree must find her mother through mysterious correspondence that leads her to learn more about her eccentric mother, and her position in this strange world. Creative Leo will be on the floor laughing, and wondering if they too, could add a little adventure to their life.
Virgo
For the analytical, hardworking, shy, and practical Virgo...
The Way I Use To Be by Amber Smith - get it here
For the practical and well-organized Virgo, the chaos of this novel will be a welcomed change. "What was once simple, is now complex. What Eden once loved—who she once loved—she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true, is now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she's supposed to tell someone what happened but she can't. So she buries it instead. And she buries the way she used to be". A story about heartbreak and how to rebuild life when it seems impossible to do so.
Libra
For the diplomatic, social, self-pitying, social Libra...
The Goldfinch by Donna Tart - get it here
This Pulitzer Price winning novel will have all Libras enthralled. When 13-year-old Theo is left without parents he feels lost, confused, and alone. The one thing he holds onto is a mysterious piece of art that leads in on the adventure of his life. Libras will love the adventure, heart, and survival that The Goldfinch has to offer.
Scorpio
For the brave, jealous, passionate, secretive, true friend Scorpio:
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand get it here
If you've never heard of Louis Zamperini then I beg you to stop what you're doing and read this book. Quite possibly one of the most interesting and brave men in the world, Hillenbrand details his life, from an Olympic athlete to a POW. You, Scorpio, might see yourself in Zamperini, or hope to be like him one day.
Sagittarius
For the generous, impatient, funny, loose-lipped Sagittarius:
Diary Of A Mad Diva by Joan Rivers - get it here
Although the divine Ms. Rivers was a Gemini, her book will be loved by Sagittarius. This no-holds barred "diary" is filled with humor, truth, and the inappropriateness we all love in the comedienne.
Capricorn
For the responsible, unforgiving, leader, and disciplined Capricorn:
The Help by Kathryn Stockett - get it here
A novel that'll get Capricorn's going, and hopefully never stop. Based in the South in 1962, The Help tells the story of black maids and the unfair and unjust treatment they endured and the novel that informed others of their working conditions.
Aquarius
For the independent, temperamental, humanitarian, and aloof Aquarius:
The Freedom Writers by The Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell - get it here
Gruwell was given a teaching position with "unteachable, at-risk" students. When she found a note with a racial caricature she compared it to The Holocaust. Her students were dumbfounded, they hadn't been taught that yet. And so began, The Freedom Writers. Now, Aquarius, read this novel and go off and change the world.
Pisces
For the compassionate, fearful, artistic, and gentle Pisces:
South And West by Joan Didion get it here
Dive into author, Joan Didion's notebooks detailing a road trip shared with her husband. With observations of small towns, race, class, and heritage, you'll be along for the ride. Nothing to fear with Didion and her classic writing.
