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Virgo season is upon us!
The zodiac sign celebrates its season between Aug. 22 and Sept. 22., just as summer ends. Virgos are best known for their highly organized and driven personalities as well as their detail-oriented and practical approach to life.
Astrologer Lisa Stardust previously told PEOPLE that Virgos have “dedication to hard work and a strong desire to complete projects.” Despite this, the sign can often push up against their limits, and have “a tendency to overanalyze situations in order to make the most precise and perfect decisions.”
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If you’re wondering about what to read this Virgo season, consider a book featuring strong characters who will stop at nothing to get what they want or a memoir written by a Virgo celebrity.
Check out some of our recommendations for the best books to read this Virgo season.
‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover
It Ends With Us By Colleen Hoover
One of the most talked-about movies of the summer, starring Virgo sign Blake Lively, was a book first. Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel follows Lily, as she navigates a tumulous relationship with a neurosurgeon named Ryle while also grappling feelings for an old flame named Atlas.
‘Yes Please’ by Amy Poehler
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler is arguably one of the most beloved Virgos out there, and her memoir is the perfect read for fans. Composed of stories, advice and photographs, the Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation alum presents a resonating story that feels just like a conversation with a friend.
‘The Roaring Days of Zora Lily’ by Noelle Salazar
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar
In 2023, a costume conservator is preparing a dress for an exhibition at the Smithsonian when she uncovers a hidden name underneath the designer’s label — Zora Lily. Throughout this gleaming novel, readers learn the real story of Zora, a seamstress in the 1920s yearning to become a fashion designer, and how her hardworking nature led her on a sprawling path toward her dreams.
‘The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control’ by Katherine Morgan Schafler
The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
Though Virgos are known for their organizational skills and drive, this can sometimes lead to burnout and perfectionism. Katherine Morgan Schafler, a psychotherapist and former therapist at Google, unpacks perfectionism in this informative book, including the ways it manifests, and how to rethink and embrace these tendencies in a beneficial way.
‘Sweet, Soft Plenty Rhythm’ by Laura Warell
Sweet, Soft Plenty Rhythm by Laura Warell
Circus Palmer is a musician who has never been one to settle down. When he learns that Maggie, a woman he’s always connected with, is pregnant with his baby, he leaves. Years later, their teenage daughter, Koko, is fascinated by Circus, even though her mother holds resentment. This novel, and its chorus of inspiring female voices, is a powerful read.
‘The Locked Door’ by Freida McFaddon
The Locked Door by Freida McFaddon
Nora Davis is eleven when her father is arrested for the brutal murders of multiple women in their basement. Years later, Nora, now a surgeon, is trying to put her past behind her. When one of her patients is killed in the same way as her father’s victims — even though he is spending life behind bars — Nora is thrown back to her past, determined to uncover the truth in this riveting thriller.
‘Love, Loss and What We Ate’ by Padma Lakshmi
Love, Loss and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi
In this moving memoir, Top Chef host and Virgo sign Padma Lakshmi looks back on her journey toward fame. Reflecting on her immigrant childhood, pivotal relationships throughout her life and the dishes that influenced her, Lakshmi’s book is a striking ode to the power of food and family.
‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ by Holly Jackson
Penguin Random House
Pippa Fitz-Amobi, the protagonist of this popular young adult mystery, gives serious Virgo vibes with her strength, wit and determination to uncover the true culprit behind a murder in her town. If you can’t get enough of its twists and turns, be sure to check out the recent Netflix adaptation starring Wednesday’s Emma Myers.
‘How to Order the Universe’ by Maria Jose Ferrada
Maria Jose Ferrada
7-year-old M has only ever known an unconventional upbringing, where she follows her father, a traveling salesman, on the road. When a charismatic photographer comes into contact with them, M begins to question the life her family has created. Chilean author Maria Jose Ferrada’s novel is a short, yet impactful, coming-of-age story.
‘Our Missing Hearts’ by Celeste Ng
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Bird Gardner has lived with his father ever since his mother, Margaret, a Chinese-American poet, left when he was nine. All Bird has ever known about her is that her work has been banned, but when he receives an unexpected letter containing only a mysterious drawing, Bird is drawn into a mission to discover what really happened to Margaret. This novel, with its determined young protagonist, is a must-read this Virgo season.
