Books for a Gemini

I know, I know I said I would post this during Gemini season and I was going to do that. This post was due last week but I was unable to post it since I had some other commitment come in the way. However, I am writing this post now and hopefully it’s still relevant. So without any further delays, here are the books I would recommend to all my Gemini friends. 

Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities by Flora Rheta Schreiber 

This is one of my favorite books. As a psychology major, I’m incredibly interested in disorders and Multiple Personality Disorder is one of my favorites. This story is an account of Sybil who is suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder and how she works together with her psychologist into integrating all her different personalities into one person so that she can live a normal life. 

I absolutely loved this book and I thought this would be perfect for our Gemini friends as Geminis are stereotyped as having multiple personalities, when in fact they’re just good at adapting to different circumstances. Not only does this book provide knowledge and insight into this disorder, it also makes for a captivating read. 

Twinsequences by Jennifer Foor

This is book 1 in the Twisted Twin series and follows twin sisters Ivy and Willow who are two halves of the same coin. Ivy wants what Willow has and is willing to do everything she can to make it happen, even if it means stealing her sister’s identity. While Willow trusts Ivy with all her secrets, only to realize that the person she trusted most is out to ruin her life. 

When I read this book I thought it was a standalone but now I got to know that there is a sequel which I now have to read in the near future. 

Anyways, since this story is about twins, I figured it would be perfect for a Gemini since the symbol of Gemini is the twins, and I really wanted to throw in a book with twins in this post. 

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

This is book 1 in the Charley Davidson series and follows our main character Charlotte Davidson who is a private investigator as well as a grim reaper. She can communicate with the dead, which is helpful in her profession as the dead can tell her who killed them and how, though it’s not always easy. Add in a boat load of humor and ghost friends along with a hot and handsome Demon and you have a roller coaster of a series. 

I chose this book to recommend to a Gemini as I loved Charlotte’s character and when reading about her character throughout the series I really felt as if she’ll make for an authentic Gemini. She’s intelligent and witty, two qualities that every Gemini has at their disposal. 

Nightrise by Anthony Horowitz 

This is book 3 in The Power of Five series and follows twin brothers Jaime and Scott Tyler as they battle evil forces who are out to destroy them, which would give them power to destroy and rule the world. When Scott gets captured by the sinister organization known as Nightrise, Jaime must do everything he can to find his brother and reunite with the others in order to fight against the Old Ones. Wandering through the streets of Reno, Nevada, it’s not going to be easy for Jaime to find his brother who is being tortured by the Old Ones. 

I love this series. Each book is a masterpiece in itself and I was really hoping to push these books in these posts. And since Jaime and Scott are twins with telepathic abilities I did not think twice of putting this book here. Gemini is an air sign, which rules the mind and what better book to read then one where the characters can really control the mind? 

Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz

This is book 1 in the series of the same name and follows Schuyler Van Alen in a world full of royalty vampires who claim themselves to be blue bloods while the humans are known as red bloods. But our main character ends up being a mixture of both blue and red bloods which causes chaos among the vampire world as they set out to destroy this enigma that is Schuyler Van Alen. 

The only reason I’m recommending this book to a Gemini is because the protagonist is a half blood and with the symbol of Gemini being the twins and often considered to be opposites, I thought it would be fitting to recommend a book with a half blood in it as Geminis also have contrasting personality traits in them. 

So these are the books I will be recommending to a Gemini. If any of you guys are a Gemini, sun, moon or rising, then let me know if you resonate with these books and what other recommendations you have. I cannot promise but I will try to get the books I’d recommend to a Cancer post during Cancer season. Wish me luck!

Books for a Taurus

I know, I know I’m a little late for this post since Gemini started already but I had to make this post as we cannot ignore our beloved Taurus and recommend some books to them. So without further ado, here are the books I would recommend a Taurus to read. 

Bared to You by Sylvia Day

This is book 1 in the Crossfire series—a fairly popular series by a fairly well known author and follows our two main characters Eva and Gideon Cross—a rich businessman with a haunted past. It doesn’t take long for the two to fall in love and realize that they’d go to to any extent for each other. 

I chose this book as a recommendation due to a Taurus’ expression of luxury. When you think of a Taurus, the idea of luxury and fine dining comes to mind and there are plenty of moments of fine dining and depictions of luxury in this book and that is why I’m recommending this book. 

This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Following the theme of luxury and decadence we have our second recommendation. This Man is book 1 in the series by the same name and follows Ava and Jesse Ward as they navigate their feelings and desires for one another while Ava tries to make sure she doesn’t completely lose her individuality to Jesse. 

Luxury and decadence is one of the core themes of this series along with the heated and passionate romance between Ava and Jesse, so I thought it would be perfect for a Taurus. I, for one, really enjoyed this series and since I’m a Taurus rising, I did enjoy the wealth and decadent moments in this book series. 

Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters

Okay, the only reason I put this book in this recommendations post is because this book has diamonds. Lots and lots of diamonds. This is book 1 in the Indebted series by Pepper Winters and follows Jethro Hawk and Nila Weaver who are bound to hate each other due to their bloodlines. Nila is supposed to be nothing but a debt to fulfill for Jethro Hawk, but Jethro never expected to fall for Nila. And so begins a catastrophic storm of family debt and romance that really makes this series a rollercoaster ride, with a lot, and I mean, a lot of diamonds. 

Diamonds are a symbol of wealth and luxury and that is what makes a Taurus so special. They’re not afraid to indulge and splurge, and this book really is an indulgence. 

The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby

This is book 1 in the Wine Country Mysteries and follows Lucie Montgomery who is forced to go back to her country home due to the death of her father, giving her the perfect excuse to get away from her ex boyfriend and focus on herself. However, when she gets there she realizes that her father was murdered rather than dying a natural death and she decides to investigate his murder, eventually leading to the killer. 

When talking about fine dining and luxury, this book is surrounded by vineyard and wine. I especially loved the information sprinkled between pages regarding the process of making wine and let’s not ignore the different kinds of wine presented in this book. That is why I think this book would be exciting for a Taurus. 

Champagne Showers by Adler

Since we’re focusing on wine, champagne is one of the high quality wine and people often drink it in times of celebration and parties which is something our Taurus signs excel at, and that this why we have this book on this list. 

This is book 1 in the Glass Towers series and follows Danielle and Harrison as their relationship blossoms despite the fact that Danielle does not wish to be in a relationship due to getting out of a terrible one, but secretly wishes for a fairytale romance, while Harrison does not care and wants Danielle to be his. But all that glitters is not gold, and Danielle soon discovers that despite the wealth and power that Harrison possesses, their relationship would require much more than whispered promises and heated kisses in order to be stable. 

Champagne, wealth and power, what more does a Taurus want? This book contains all that and much more, so I think this book is a good fit for this list. 

So there we have it. These are my recommendations for the sign of Taurus. Do you agree with my recommendations? Is there any book you wished was on this list? Have you read any of the books mentioned here? Let me know in the comments and I’ll try my best to post the recommendations for Gemini before the season is over. 

7 Hidden Gem Book Recommendations for You

We’re always looking for hidden gems. Books that do not make it to the mainstream media and therefore do not get the recognition they deserve. And if we do find a book that most people are not talking about, then we kind of feel it like an accomplishment, at least I feel like that. So here I have 7 books which I believe are hidden gems. They might not be, but since I’m always late to the party, I think they are hidden gems. I’ll stop rambling now, and give you guys my 7 picks for hidden gems. 

The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White

This is book 1 in The Codebreaker series and follows our two main characters Margot and Drake as they find themselves in the midst of the war between England and Germany. Though Margot is smart enough to break codes in order to save her country, she is forced to work with Drake in order to fight off a German enemy who is dead set on seeking revenge. 

The unique aspect of this book was how Margot thought in numbers. Numbers were her best friend and if she was unable to quantify or number a particular thing or situation, then that’s where lay her Kryptonite. I’ve never read about a character who thought like that and for someone for whom numbers are the bane of her existence aka me, I found it really interesting. 

Moreover, the plot and the writing style were perfect. The conflict was on point and I really enjoyed how Margot and the enemy played a game of Go and how he lured her through the game. It was action packed and downright thrilling. Do give this book a read if you want a unique perspective on this historical event.

Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine

This is a fiction book about an event that’s not so fictitious which happened to be Maoism in China. The story is told from the perspective of Ling—a nine year old girl who endures the horrors of communism under General Mao. Her beautiful life turns upside down when her own family suffers under the tyrannical rule and she’s forced to watch. 

It hurt reading this story. The horrors inflicted upon the people who so much as dared to breathe without the permission of General Mao were downright painful. It’s not an easy read, however, it does give you insight about a culture other than your own and you get glimpse of just how different and difficult things can be in different parts of the world. I highly recommend you to read this book and know that injustice like this should never be encouraged. 

Scarlet by A. C. Gaughen

This is book 1 in the series by the same name and follows Scarlet with a band of thieves whose job is steal from the rich and give to the poor. But Scarlet is a woman of secrets and it’s due to these secrets that she’s forced to hide her identity. However, she can’t hide from her past when it’s constantly chasing her and when it finally catches up to Scarlet, she has to do everything she can to not only save herself but all those she loves as well. 

The Robin Hood narrative that takes place in this book was something I found very interesting. However, the thing that fascinated me the most was the unique color of Scarlet’s eyes. I wish I had that eye color but I do not, sadly. 

Moving on, the plot and the pacing really kept me flipping page after page and the climax really had my jaw dropping. I had to say I did not see that coming. If you want to read a book about hidden identities and secret relationships then do give this book a chance. 

The Blood Gospel by James Rollins

This is book 1 in The Order of the Sanguines series and follows an archaeologist, a forensic military officer and a priest, who is hiding his real identity, as they are forced to embark on a life altering quest where realities shift and thousand year old practices come into the forefront, threatening the lives of those in the present. 

I was blown away by this book. The way the author paints religion into this story was absolutely fantastic. I just… I don’t know, I don’t know how to praise this author; I just know that I need to learn how to write from this author. I wish I had half a brain James Rollins has so my stories can be half as good as his. 

You guys need to find out how amazing this book is. Nothing I say will ever do it justice, so pick up this book if you haven’t already because you’re going to regret not reading this book. And I will do myself a favor and read the next book in the series, as soon as possible.  

Rotherweird by Andrew Caldecott

This is book 1 in the series of the same name and follows twelve children who have been raised with considerable power in the town of Rotherweird. But no one expected the arrival of a rich man who has the wealth to buy the entire town but comes with secrets that could potentially threaten everything that town stands for. 

It took me a while to get into and understand this book. I don’t know if it was the writing style or I was just bored, but it took me some time to understand what was happening and who was who. However, towards the end I did understand what was going on in the story and I really enjoyed the ending. 

I haven’t seen or heard about this book, and I found it interesting enough to want to recommend it to others and that is why this book is on this list. 

Our Little Secret by Roz Nay

This is a stand alone psychological thriller and follows Angela and a crazy tale of love and revenge. Angela finds herself in the middle of a police interview being questioned about her ex’s missing wife. Though she recounts everything and knows that she’s innocent, a strange turn of loyalty and love leaves her in the middle of her own personal hell. 

I have no words for this book. Everything about this book, the plot, the characters, the pacing and the climax just messed with my mind in the worst way. So much so, that I literally ended up questioning everything and everyone I know. 

The antagonists were the worst and I really wanted to destroy them in the worst way possible. I wasn’t even the protagonist in the book and I felt betrayed by what they did to Angela. That’s how amazing and messed up this book is and it’s one you people need to read immediately. I highly recommend it. 

Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman

This is book 1 in the series by the same name and follows Gretchen Müller who happens to be the niece of none other than Adolf Hitler. Her thoughts regarding Jews are pretty clear until she meets a handsome Jewish boy and starts to understand the monstrosities taking place against them and finally seeing the truth about her uncle. And knowing the truth just might endanger her and those she loves. 

Reading about Adolf Hitler and all that he’s known for has never been comfortable for me but I had a great time reading this book. This story had a strange thrill about it and all the events that take place and the perfect pacing made this book a definite page turner for me. I haven’t read the second book in this series yet but I plan on getting to it this year. Do give this book a chance if you want a perspective on someone who not only loved Adolf Hitler but had no choice but to be close to him and support him. 

So there you have it. Here are some books which I consider to be hidden gems and need to be read and discussed more often. Let me know if you’ve read any of these or if any of these piqued your interest. I’m telling you, you guys will not regret giving any of these books a chance.