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Books for Pisces: Our picks for the compassionate readers of the zodiac

The last constellation in the zodiac, Pisces soak up all of the wisdom and energy from the other signs to create the most compassionate, empathetic, and intuitive folks in the bunch. Gracious and kind, these natural dreamers tend to lose themselves in their own inner worlds. Born between Feb. 19 - March 20, Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing their dual nature—one side tethered to reality, the other drifting in a dreamlike state.

Wearing their heart on their sleeve, Pisces are in touch with their own deep emotions and won’t mind reading about others’ big feelings as well. They’re highly creative with active imaginations, making novels with magical realism their cup of tea. With a childlike spirit, they can be quite sensitive, so while they love a moving story, anything too harsh or cynical may hit them harder than expected. These ethereal fish are romantic—often excessively so—and will be drawn to a book with tender, heartfelt themes.

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The Pisces by Melissa Broder
🎧 Audiobook

Of course this book had to be first on the list. The romantic and introspective vibes in this book with a Pisces MC will resonate with fellow fish.

This is a story about falling in obsessive love with a merman: a figure of Sirenic fantasy whose very existence pushes Lucy to question everything she thought she knew about love, lust, and meaning in the one life we have.

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
🎧 Audiobook

A whimsical and imaginative story about a family connected by a special recipe, full of mystery and surreal moments. A Pisces would love it because it mixes deep emotions, fantasy, and self-discovery—all things they enjoy.

Intuition by Allegra Goodman
🎧 Audiobook

Highly intuitive, Pisces will be relish this intricate mixture of workplace intrigue and the moral consequences of a rush to judgment.

At a prestigious cancer research lab, the discovery of promising results sparks a fierce controversy when one scientist suspects her colleague's findings are fraudulent, leading to a dramatic clash of loyalty, ethics, and ambition.

Also be sure to check out the author’s new novel, Isola, released in Feb. 2025.

Pageboy by Elliot Page
🎧 Audiobook

A famous Pisces, Elliot Page is an Oscar-nominated star who captivated the world with his performance in Juno. He finally shares his story in a groundbreaking and inspiring memoir about love, family, fame—and stepping into who we truly are with strength, joy, and connection.

Winner of the 2024 Libby Book Awards - Best Memoir & Autobiography

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
🎧 Audiobook

The emotionally-intelligent Pisces will love this book about learning to connect with others despite differences.

A modern classic about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor’s dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.

Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah
🎧 Audiobook

The childlike Pisces will connect with this whimsical story.

From the author of Born a Crime comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and finding peace with the people we love.

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
🎧 Audiobook

Romance? Check. Emotional vulnerability? Check. Identity exploration? Check. Everything a Pisces needs!

A heartfelt story about a woman returning to her past, confronting the life she's built, and reconnecting with the one person who might still understand her—her childhood friend, Cary—forcing her to reckon with the paths not taken and the person she's become.

Death Valley by Melissa Broder
🎧 Audiobook

Another novel by Melissa Broder, this book taps into the escapism and mystical fantasies that deeply resonate with a Pisces.

A woman seeking solace in the California desert unexpectedly embarks on a surreal, transformative journey after discovering a mystical cactus, leading her to confront her grief, loneliness, and the unexpected paths to healing.

The Story Collector by Evie Woods
🎧 Audiobook

A dreamy, surreal novel about two women, separated by a century, who uncover dark secrets and the magical folklore of Ireland, as the past and present intertwine in a tale of love, loss, and the mysterious power of kindness.

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman
🎧 Audiobook

This star sign loves finding beauty in life’s most challenging moments.

A stunning novel about a mixed-race teen who struggles to find her way back to her love of music in the wake of her sister’s death, from the author of Starfish.

*Title availability may vary by library & region.

Published Feb 18, 2025

About the Author

Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. When she’s not working, practicing yoga, or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel. She is an Aries.

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Books for Pisces: Our picks for the compassionate readers of the zodiac

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