10 Best Books for Virgos That Will Resonate with Your Zodiac Sign's Strength and Drive

Mar. 15, 2025

Virgo Book Picks.

Virgo seasonis upon us!Thezodiac signcelebrates 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 Stardustpreviously told PEOPLEthat 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.”

Check out some of our recommendations for the best books to read this Virgo season.

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It Ends With Us By Colleen Hoover

One of the most talked-about movies of the summer, starring Virgo signBlake Lively, was a book first.Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel follows Lily, as she navigatesa tumulous relationshipwith a neurosurgeon named Ryle while also grappling feelings for an old flame named Atlas.

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Amy Poehleris arguably one of the most beloved Virgos out there, and her memoir is the perfect read for fans. Composed of stories, advice and photographs, theSaturday Night LiveandParks and Recreationalum presents a resonating story that feels just like a conversation with a friend.

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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.

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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 itmanifests, and how to rethink and embrace these tendencies in a beneficial way.

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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.

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In this moving memoir,Top Chefhost and Virgo signPadma Lakshmilooks 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.

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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 starringWednesday’s Emma Myers.

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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.

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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.

source: people.com