Summer is the time when you want to lay low and relax as much as possible. That means you’ll have your lazy moments resting in your hammock (if you have one) or relaxing by the pool, and if you’re lucky enough to live close to a beach, you can sit back and settle down there. And if you want to relax, you’ll want to bring a good book to read.
My take on the best books to read this summer
Reading is good for your mind and soul because it keeps you entertained and very relaxing, even if you prefer to read books with an intense plot. So let’s take a look at the best books to read this summer based on your zodiac sign.
Aries – The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae
Aries, you are the one who is always active, energetic and passionate. But even though you’re like that, you’re human, so you need down time too. But even if your body needs rest, your mind doesn’t.
The best book to read this summer is The memory librarian By Janelle Monae. Many science fiction short stories are about leadership and breaking free from a totalitarian setting. The characters are powerful and full of passion and energy. You will love this book.
Taurus – Standing by Karen Joy Fowler
Taurus, you may be the type that is stable and stoic, and you like to relax and read a lot of books, especially if you fit reading time into your routine. Yet you secretly enjoy a certain intensity, as long as you watch or read how someone else deals with it.
Therefore, you will enjoy the book Stand by Karen Joy Fowler. Stand is an intense novel that shows what makes villains angry because you can analyze patterns and see a potentially dangerous situation. Stand is about an American family in the 19th century who continue to endure bad luck as they try to survive. You see how the story slowly unfolds.
Gemini – The Advantage of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
Gemini, you need a lot of mental stimulation, so you like to read books, and this summer is a good one for you The upside of unanswered By Becky Albertalli. It’s a witty book that you would resonate with, because that’s who you are.
The main character of the story has had 26 unrequited crushes, and she will have more. And the only thing you want to wait for at the end of the book is who she will end up with. This way you keep the urge to read.
Cancer – Kaleidoscope by Cecily Wong
Cancer, family is essential to you, and you can cope very well with reading material on family matters. That’s why the book is Kaleidoscope, is an excellent choice to read this summer. Even though the family story in the book is complicated, you sympathize with the complex family dynamics.
You understand how there can be challenging situations between siblings, and you know how the youngest daughter in the book had to break away from her family to find her way. The book will touch your heart.
Leo – Reservation for Six by Lindsey Palmer
Leo, you like action and suspense, and you also like others to notice you, so the type of book you want to read this summer will apply to you. That’s the reason Reservation for six is a good choice to read this summer.
The book’s main character turns 40, and when his cake arrives, he has to make a flashy announcement that you can relate to. After the big announcement he makes, his friendship dynamic will never be the same. The book contains a lot of drama, which you enjoy reading about.
Virgo – The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas
Virgo, you are analytical and have no time for fiction, preferring to read a non-fiction book that keeps you stimulated and that you can analyze. On the other hand, you are intellectual and a problem solver, so The intersectional environmentalist is good reading material.
In this book, the author shows how environmental injustices impact minorities more severely than most people would think. Not only is this book informative, but it also gives you a call to action to do something to make a difference. In addition, you are service-oriented, which is why you would appreciate this book.
Libra – Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Libra, you are the one who loves beauty, balance and relationships are essential for you. So of course, you probably have plenty of romance novels on your bookshelf. Why not add another one to your summer reading collection? Go and check out Weather woman because you will love that romance novel.
A man and a woman work together on a news team and get into a lot of fights because of their divorced bosses. The two workers try to interfere with their bosses’ problems, but unfortunately the interference doesn’t work and they discover that the workers have a chemistry between them. Any Libra would appreciate this book.
Scorpio – Time is a mother of Ocean Vuong
Scorpio, you are intense and passionate, and the type of reading material you enjoy should bring those sides out of you. That’s why you’ll like it Time is a motherbecause it is a collection of poems that bring out your emotional side.
These poems are intimate and innovative, and in these poems there is a lot of loss, sadness, and high emotions, as well as recovery after the author’s mother dies. It’s a book that you won’t want to stop once you start reading.
Sagittarius – I will show myself by Jessi Klein
Sagittarius, you are the lucky one and you would like to have a good laugh. You’ll love adding I will show myself for your summer reading. The author shares her thoughts on what it’s like to be a woman in the 21st century.
The book is a comedy and is filled with her essays debunking motherhood expectations, cultural myths, midlife stereotypes, and other common myths. The book will provoke some laughter here and there, which is why this book is a perfect fit for a Sagittarius.
Capricorn – How to be Perfect: The Right Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur
Capricorn, you take everything seriously, and, like Virgo, you are known to strive for perfection. You don’t handle it well if something doesn’t work out, because you are a hard worker by nature. But at the same time, you logically know that perfection cannot be achieved because it is not realistic.
You are the one who prefers to see everything from a different perspective, where you can find a balance between being successful and also being spiritual and living joyfully. That’s why you want to add How to be perfect: the right answer to every moral question for your summer reading. The book is a thought-provoking philosophical non-fiction book that will help you develop different perspectives.
Aquarius – Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados
Aquarius, you enjoy your freedom and independent thinking while rebelling against society’s expectations. However, you also have an adventurous side, like Sagittarius. Therefore, you will enjoy the book Happy hour and add that to your summer reading material.
Happy hour is about two women who head to New York City to find a balance between befriending celebrities and social media influencers and exploring the countryside. These women do some odd jobs and at the same time make discoveries about their friendships. It’s a fascinating read because as you progress through the book you may make some discoveries about your likes, dislikes and about yourself.
Pisces – Until Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Pisces, you are the romantic type, and you are also dreamy, and you would appreciate any fictional novel. However, the one book you will like most is Until yesterdaywhich is about how the two main characters continue to live in a Groundhog Day-like situation.
They experience the same thing day after day. But even though they experience the same thing every day, there is a chance that they will bond better with each other, and this book could be one of the best romantic fantasies that any Pisces would love.
The choices of some excellent summer books are endless. However, if you’re short on reading material this summer, you now have some recommendations based on your Sun, Moon, or Rising sign. So buy a brand new book to enjoy so you can sit on the beach, by the pool, lay in the hammock or even sit on your patio or porch to read. Reading is one of the best escapes for you, and you may love the book so much that you can’t put it down either.
