Your Zodiac Sign Reveals the Classic Book You Need to Read
Need a little help deciding which classic novel you should read for your next school book report?
Your zodiac sign is here to help you solve that dilemma. Scroll below to discover the book that's right for you.
Get cozy, it's reading time!
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Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Being a Libra, you are ruled by love, and therefore known for being a bit of a hopeless romantic from time to time. Seeing as you're all about relationships and romance, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is the classic novel you must read. You'll easily be able to identify with the female protagonist Elizabeth Bennet and her relationship with Fitzwilliam Darcy. A love story as old as time.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
You're bold and assertive and a little bit stubborn, but that's only because you have no problem expressing your beliefs. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is the book for you. Hester Prynne, the main character, is your literary spirit animal. She's all things fierce, just like you. Her story will inspire you to stand up for what you believe in even more than you already do.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Curious by nature, you love to know everything about everything. You're an adventurer who enjoys traveling across the world to meet the various types of people who inhabit this planet. Much like you, Lemuel Gulliver is quite the globetrotter. In Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Gulliver sets off on a series of thrilling escapades worthy of you experiencing yourself by reading this novel.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Family is your middle name, Capricorn. Every move you make in life is to ensure a successful future for you and those closest to you. A timeless classic like To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is right up your alley. This heartfelt read will remind you how important your loved ones truly are, not that you didn't know that already.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
You live in a world of pure imagination, Aquarius. You are continually intrigued by what life has to offer and see the world as a place of endless possibilities. Forward-thinking, you are a progressive individual if there ever was one, which is why Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is the book for you. Its fantastical plot in a whimsical chocolate factory will help you dive deeper into your own imagination.
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Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): The Giver by Lois Lowry
Caring and empathetic, you are one of the most giving signs in the zodiac. You try your best to make sure everyone is taken care of and feeling their best. It only makes sense the The Giver by Lois Lowry is the novel you need to put on your reading list. You'll strongly relate to the main character of Jonas as he deals with learning the secrets of the society he lives in.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19): Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Energy is not something you lack being the most active sign in the zodiac. You're always on the go, trying to accomplish as much as you can in as little time as possible. Lord of the Flies by William Golding would be the perfect novel for you to read when you have some down time. It's full of action and will keep you on your toes, which is similar to how you go about life.
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Taurus (April 20 – May 20): The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
You're a money-making machine, known for being incredibly successful at everything you do. Your thirst for the finer things in life has you constantly purchasing a wide variety of high-class material items. But it's not a problem or anything! Seeing as you're eerily similar to Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is the novel you'll most enjoy. You'll have no problem picturing yourself as part of the book's extravagant party scenes. Make sure to wear something nice.
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Gemini (May 21 – June 20): The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Being a Gemini, there are two very distinctive sides to your personality. One day you can be outgoing and the life of the party, and the next you can be bundled up at home binge watching your fave Netflix show by yourself. When you're having one of your lazy days, head to the library and check out The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. It explores the dark life of Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego Mr. Hyde. A must read for any Gemini, tbh.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
You're a sensitive little nugget, Cancer. You let your emotions get the best of you at times, but that's only because you have so much love to give to everyone you meet. You're a total sweetheart and everyone simply adores you for that reason. Your emotional personality is why The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is the read for you. We know it's a play and not a novel, but it's still a piece of literature containing themes that align with your own outlooks on life.
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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
You have no problem being the center of attention, so people often mistake you for being overly self-centered. What can you say? You're just one confident person who knows all they're capable of, much like Dorian Gray in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. His story is a bit dark, but worth the read for any Leo out there.
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Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): 1984 by George Orwell
Careful and calculated, you live your life by the books. Nothing is ever out of place in your world. You're basically the epitome of perfect. Seeing as you naturally live in your own version of a utopian society, reading about the dystopian society in 1984 by George Orwell will give you the push you need to break out of your mold and finally live a little.
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