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Nonfiction to Read Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Why not let the stars guide your next read?
Published on January 10, 2022
Nobody Cares: Essays
Anne T. DonahueARIES: Donahue, author of the popular newsletter That’s What She Said, is great at the thing Aries love most: Telling it like it is. In her blunt, humorous personal essay collection, Donahue shares her take on work, friends, and the difficulty of navigating your 20s and 30s.
Taste: My Life Through Food
Stanley TucciTAURUS: The award-winning actor shared his favorite recipes in two previous cookbooks, but now he’s telling the stories behind them. As he reflects on food, life, and his time in Hollywood, Stanley Tucci shows he loves culinary excellence as much as Tauruses do.
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Tyler OakleyGEMINI: Geminis tend to overshare, and so does this YouTube entertainer with 21 million followers. In Oakley’s debut collection of essays, he spills his most bingeable untold stories, including everything from crashing his car in front of his high school to a standoff with White House Secret Service.
Let's Talk About Hard Things
Anna SaleCANCER: Like the name of her podcast suggests, the host of “Death, Sex, and Money” isn’t afraid to tackle taboo topics with her guests. Known for their hard shell, Cancerians may not be keen on vulnerability, but maybe Sale’s collection of essays about the power of honest communication can make it more tolerable.
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
Steve MartinLEO: If you’re a Leo like Steve Martin, you’re probably familiar with being the class clown. In this tender and amusing memoir, the Emmy and Grammy winner shares stories about his meteoric rise to fame, the truth behind the not-so-glamorous life of being a touring comedian, and why he left standup comedy to reconnect with his family.
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Shauna NiequistVIRGO: A few years ago, bestselling author Shauna Niequist finally abandoned all pressure to be perfect — aka too busy, burnt out, and tired. (Sound familiar, Virgo?) With over half a million copies sold, “Present Over Perfect” is a heartfelt how-to guide and powerful invitation to change your life.
The Last Black Unicorn
Tiffany HaddishLIBRA: Growing up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in L.A., Haddish learned the power that comes with being well-liked — something a Libra understands firsthand. In her fearless and (extremely) personal collection of essays, the comedian shares her journey from class clown to international comedy star through her most embarrassing stories.
All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes
Sue BlackSCORPIO: From her first job in a butcher shop to her role as a renowned forensic scientist, Black shares everything she’s learned about mortality during her illustrious career. Taking a stark look at death, science, and human nature, this memoir is perfect for those who enjoy anything macabre (cough, cough, Scorpio), true crime fans, or anyone who considers CSI their comfort show.
The Way of Imagination
Scott Russell SandersSAGITTARIUS: If the uptick and increased severity of floods, tornadoes, and wildfires has taught us anything, it’s that we need to address climate change. Sanders’ message will resonate with deeply imaginative Sagittarians as he explains how creativity is linked to compassion, and how to channel a vivid imagination into positive change on the climate crisis front.
Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity
Felicia DayAQUARIUS: Wacky ideas tend to define the Aquarius sign. Actress Felicia Day provides a million-and-one creative exercises to feel empowered to share those ideas and hush the paralyzing “that doesn’t sound realistic” mentality. With its abounding practicality and sympathy, “Embrace Your Weird” is the gentle, encouraging nudge you need to make art that you love.
I Don't Want to Die Poor
Michael ArceneauxCAPRICORN: Finance-obsessed Capricorns will laugh out loud at Arceneaux’s follow-up to his bestseller, “I Can’t Date Jesus.” Deeply honest and relatable, Arceneaux’s laugh-to-keep-from-crying collection of essays gets real about his “economic anxiety” and life as a millennial drowning in student loans.
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir
Dolly AldertonPISCES: The former Sunday Times “Dear Dolly” advice columnist’s memoir about dating, relationships, friendship, and loss will appeal to the tender heart of a Pisces. A National Book Award winner, this hilarious and heartbreaking international bestseller has practical advice and a sweet message for anyone looking to deepen their self-love.