The Lions are the benevolent royalty of the Zodiac. Radiant, with charisma to burn, those born under the Leo sign are majestic, confident, self-aware, and generous to a fault. Naturally, we chose books that are reflective of all of those qualities, especially the majestic trait.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Tara Taylor Reid – In this mesmerizing tale, you are transported back to Hollywood’s heyday with a heroine the likes of — but more intriguing than — Ava Gardner or Elizabeth Taylor. Yes, Evelyn Hugo is the glamorous idol you admire, but she’s also the relentless fighter you aspire to be. Her life’s story is heartbreaking, yet beautiful and will keep readers captivated until the very last page.  This book is the total package for Leos…or anyone else for that matter!

 

Circling the Sun – Paula McLain – Famed aviator Beryl Markham was the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic from Britain to North America. Audacious and glamorous, she was a wonderfully complex woman who lived—defiantly—on her own terms. She believed in herself and had the power to soar…..just like Leos do!

The Selected Works of Audre Lorde – edited by Roxane Gay – Much like the zodiac sign Leo, Audre Lorde was and is a force to be reckoned with. Her work inspired and helped so many people to attain greatness, and for decades her work has allowed people who don’t have a voice to be seen and heard. As readers follow firsthand accounts of the struggles throughout Lorde’s life, her fearless roar—much like passionate Leo’s—will inspire them. This fire sign will absolutely identify with the writings and works of the courageous, brave, and fearless soul, a purveyor of universal truths.

Crooked Hallelujah – Kelli Jo Ford -Leos don’t get enough praise for their strength, perseverance, and loyalty. And they’re also the most willful and powerful sign of the zodiac, which is why their paws won’t be able to put down Crooked Hallelujah, which follows four generations of Cherokee women throughout the span of four decades. The mothers and daughters are proud and willing to sacrifice everything they hold dear for those they love—because when the mothers and daughters in this novel love, they do so unapologetically and unconditionally with all of their hearts, just like the fierce and truehearted lion.
Leo Authors
Olive the Lionheart – Brad Ricca – Olive MacLeod is a Leo’s favorite sort of woman ―bold and unconventional, utterly unsinkable―and her story is so full of adventure and acts of courage, it’s hard to believe she actually lived. And yet she did! Olive is a heroine for ages, and her tale is a winning combination of accuracy and imagination.
The Life of Elizabeth I– Alison Weir – As the royalty of the zodiac, Leos are fascinated by those that have ruled the world. Perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known is Queen Elizabeth I, a master strategist, who kept her own counsel and shared secrets with no one–not even her closest, most trusted advisers. In this brilliantly researched book, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir shares provocative interpretations and fresh insights on this enigmatic figure.