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Leo season officially kicked off on July 22, and there’s a lot to read to celebrate!
The Fire sign, typically born between July 23 and Aug. 22, is known for its confidence, love of entertainment and boldness, amongst other traits. They’re also known to have a gentler side and tend to be optimists, seeing the brightness ahead.
“They bring a really strong energy … because the sun is connected to them,” Chris Corsini, a psychic and artist, told PEOPLE about the sign. “When a Leo walks into a room, you can feel that.”
In honor of Leo season, we’ve rounded up some of the best books to read — whether you’re in the mood for novels with characters that give major Leo energy or books by and about famous Leos themselves — you’re sure to find something here.
Here are some of PEOPLE’s picks for the best books to pick up this Leo season.
‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller
Little, Brown and Company
Whether she’s taming wild beasts or standing her ground in the face of vengeful Olympians, this reimagining of the life of Greek goddess Circe shows the bravery and confidence that Leos are known for. That shiny gold cover is also the perfect hue for the Fire sign.
‘Carrie Soto is Back’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Ballantine Books
Tennis star Carrie Soto’s determination and confidence make her the perfect Leo-adjacent protagonist. If you’re still obsessed with Challengers, this novel from the author of Daisy Jones & the Six makes a great summer read, too.
‘Queenie’ by Candice Carty-Williams
Gallery/Scout Press
Leos are known to be regal, which makes sense for the protagonist of this novel, who is named after royalty herself. Queenie, a British-Jamaican journalist trying to gain control over her love life, is bold with her ideas but also learns important lessons about courage and self-acceptance in this beloved novel. If you like the book, consider checking out the Hulu adaptation as well.
‘Will They or Won’t They’ by Ava Wilder
Dell
Perfect for entertainment lovers, this romance sees two former TV costars — with a history of strife — reunited as their characters begin a romantic arc onscreen.
‘The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe’ by C. S. Lewis
HarperCollins
This one might be on the nose (there is a lion on the cover, after all!), but the four siblings at the center of this classic children’s novel radiate the bravery and sense of adventure Leos are known for.
‘Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family’ by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand
Dey Street Books
Meghan Markle is a Leo, which makes this comprehensive biography of her and Prince Harry a great read. Revealing unknown details about the couple’s lives and detailing their story from their courtship to their decision to step away from the royal family, this is a captivating portrait of the iconic duo.
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
Scholastic Press
Every season is a good season to revisit these classic YA novels, but Katniss Everdeen, with her courage and persistence, gives major Leo energy. Not to mention, the book’s author Suzanne Collins is a Leo herself!
‘Sex and Vanity’ by Kevin Kwan
Random House
This modern love story follows Lucie Tang Churchill, a descendant of Winston Churchill, who finds herself caught between two men — surfer George Zao, and Lucie’s new fiancé, Baron Cecil Pike. Leos love entertainment and this novel from the author of Crazy Rich Asians packs all of that and more.
‘Anita de Monte Laughs’ Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
Flatiron Books
This novel spotlights two memorable main characters — Raquel, a first-generation college student in the Ivy League, and Anita de Monte, the groundbreaking late artist Raquel is researching — whose tragic death is still shrouded in uncertainty. Their stories, and senses of passion, intertwine in this literary mystery.
‘A Promised Land’ by Barack Obama
Crown
Former president (and Leo) Barack Obama writes about his political journey in his 2020 memoir, beginning with his earliest political hopes to his historic 2008 election.
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