04/21/2025

Taurus, born between April 20 and May 20, is an Earth sign, known for its grounded, stable, and sensual nature. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the enchanting planet that governs love, beauty, and money. Dependable, patient, and deeply appreciative of life's finer things, Taureans seamlessly balance a love for luxurious comforts with down-to-earth practicality. 

Here are some of book suggestions for our sensual and down-to-Earth friends:

Start Here by Sohla El-Waylly

Packed with practical advice and scientific background, and an almost endless assortment of recipe variations, along with tips, guidance, and how-tos, Start Here is culinary school--without the student loans.

  • Taureans are the foodies of the zodiac and will love indulging in the 200+ mouthwatering recipes like masa & buttermilk tres leches and charred lemon risotto.

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

With this poignant, magic-infused contemporary romance, Poston (The Dead Romantics) explores love, grief, and the courage it takes to create one’s “own adventure.”

  • Natural planners, bulls will relate to main character Clementine and her quest for a perfectly planned future that goes awry.

Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

Moving back and forth through time and told from the perspectives of both women, Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.

  • With a strong appreciation for beauty and the arts, this zodiac sign will love reading about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death.

Homebody by Joanna Gaines

In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style.

  • Prioritizing comfort is always top of mind for bulls, and staying close to home is a guaranteed way for this sign to recharge and unwind.

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

Little River, New York, 1994: April Sawicki is living in a motorless motorhome that her father won in a poker game. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at a local diner, she's left fending for herself in a town where she's never quite felt at home. When she "borrows" her neighbor's car to perform at an open mic night, she realizes her life could be much bigger than where she came from. After a fight with her dad, April packs her stuff and leaves for good, setting off on a journey to find a life that's all hers.

  • Bulls are strongly attached to their loves ones and are an integral part of their family trees. This novel of family, connection, empathy, and self-acceptance will resonate with Taureans.