Reading the Stars: Astrology for Book Lovers

by Book Riot

Overview

An original and entertaining mash-up of literature and astrology for book lovers and star watchers alike.

Astrology continues to be a popular trend—people are looking to the stars, the moon, and the sun for guidance, for relationship advice, even for cocktail recipes. Book Riot offers a new take on reading your sign, aimed appropriately at book lovers. Reading the Stars is where your favorite books, authors, and characters meet astrology, answering key questions: What should you read based on your sign? Do you and your favorite fictional characters share the same sign? What about authors? And what does that mean for you? You’ll gain more insight into your own personal life and your favorite books with this in-depth guide.

Reading the Stars opens with an introduction to astrology, teaching you how to read your sign, what your rising sign is, and more. Then it takes that information a step further, allowing you to learn even more about yourself in a new way. Let’s say you’re a Sagittarius—optimistic, friendly, and curious—what book should you read? What author also shares your sign and speaks to those traits? What protagonist embarks on a journey that tempts you to join them? Or maybe it’s a tale that features your astrological soulmate, an Aries, whose vibe complements your own. Open up a whole new world of astrology with this literary exploration!

Including Color Illustrations

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419758874
Publisher:	Abrams Image
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	636,896
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Book Riot is an independent community for book lovers with a significant following in North America, the UK, and Australia. Book Riot provides news, reviews, commentary, and advice for readers through many channels, including its website, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and more.

Editorial Reviews

08/22/2022

Literary website Book Riot (Lit Stitch) serves up an irresistibly amusing look at how booklovers can “better understand... how your zodiac sign shapes your reading life.” This covers the basics of astrology—including sun signs, moon signs, and the zodiac circle of life—and pairs descriptions of each sign with reading recommendations based on that sign’s sensibilities. Because Libras prioritize “balance and fairness,” they like to read a variety of genres and might want to check out self-care books because they “tend to put others before themselves.” Emotionally intelligent Pisces, on the other hand, are often romance and “vulnerable memoir” readers whose literary soulmate is the Libra because “they can bond over their love of feel-good books.” The reading recommendations provide several titles based on each sign’s literary taste, as when it’s suggested that Aries read Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia because the whodunit will hold their fickle attention. Brief profiles note the zodiac influence on authors who share that sign; it’s suggested, for example, that the conclusion of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series might be due to his “impossibly high Virgo standards.” The analysis of zodiac reading habits is lots of fun, even if it only adds up to a slight diversion. This is an ideal gift for bookworms with a celestial bent. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

An irresistibly amusing look at how booklovers can ‘better understand... how your zodiac sign shapes your reading life’...This is an ideal gift for bookworms with a celestial bent.”
—Publishers Weekly

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