ALL ABOUT YOU

By Julie Young

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

As someone with two sides to their personality, you love stories that feature an unreliable narrator, plenty of suspense and a dark and stormy night. Your perfect summer story contains an ending that you can’t see coming, and secretly, you keep hoping that Dr. Jekyll will to turn into Mr. Hyde.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Whether you are at the beach, a mountain cabin or merely traveling from one place to another this summer, take along a tale that centers on a one-of-a-kind relationship and probably has an animal at the heart of the story. Think “Call of the Wild,” “Where the Red Fern Grows” or “Marley and Me.”

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

You have a flair for the creative, the dramatic and plenty of excess, so any good Hollywood or rock ‘n roll tell-all would be perfect for you to pack along on your summer escape. If fiction is more your thing, look for titles that focus on wealthy families and a few black sheep to keep things interesting.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

You know that sweet romances and faith-based fiction are far superior to a tawdry bodice-ripper, and luckily, there are plenty of paperbacks that fit the bill. Be sure to pack a few in your beach bag as you sit poolside this summer and share a few with your girlfriends. You might start your own book club!

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Looking for a historical novel with a feminist bent? There are a number of WWI era reads available that offer female voices with a perspective on the past. Whether they were holding down the home front or spies in disguise, these books should top your summer reading list.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Looking for a book with a little bite to it? Then you need a story that challenges the status quo and contains a brave heroine who takes a stand against the injustices of the world. A young adult novel may fit the bill nicely. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

A lover of magical lands, fantastical creatures and worlds of sci-fi, even when you are on vacation, you need an additional escape. Have two hours to kill while waiting on your flight? Pass the time revisiting the Harry Potter series, the Chronicles of Narnia or The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

As an intellectual who is community-minded, you are drawn to the latest selfhelp book that you can use to make the world a better place. Look for the autobiography of an inspiring female activist, politician or newsmaker and let “her-story” inspire you.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

You can’t resist a coming-of-age story set in the summer, and no matter if it is set in the past, present or dystopian future, you love strong female characters that are going through their growing pains. This summer you will revisit a plot that reminds you of your own journey and may be a little too close for comfort.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

You’ve never cared for easy reads with predictable plots. Rather, you will pack an 800-page tome and pore over it as though it was a magazine clipping. You like the in-depth insights and complex studies that focus on a subject that is close to your heart. It’s not for everyone, but you will plow through it in no time.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

If you are heading to the lake this summer, be sure to pack a thrilling, fast-paced page turner with a riveting cast of characters that will keep you in suspense until the very last page. Novels centered on the high tech industry are especially interesting and will challenge you with their high stakes drama.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

You need a summer read that is not only based on a real life experience, but must also be a journey of self-discovery. As an earth sign, you love books that are grounded in reality, but offer a few twists and turns along the way. You may be inspired to follow in the author’s footsteps. a