Those born under the sign Taurus are ruled by Venus and are characterized by equal measures of steadiness and stubbornness. They are full of boundless patience, loyalty, determination, and seek beauty in everything. Taurus season is for getting comfortable and settling in, which makes for the perfect reading conditions. Here are some suggestions that celebrate this lovable bull.
Reads for Taurus Season: 5 Books for the Steadfast and Stubborn
Mr. Flood's Last Resort
To know a Taurus is to know they are stubborn, and Cathal Flood might as well be a patron saint. Alone in his rapidly crumbling mansion, which is full of his life’s possessions and a menagerie of feral cats, his new caretaker, Maud, faces her most veritable opponent as she tries to get his house in order. This book is full of charm, quirky characters, and a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship.
Mr. Flood's Last Resort
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation
A Taurus loves the tactile satisfaction of a cozy blanket, fuzzy socks, and never passes up a chance to snuggle—they luxuriate. MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION is the best, most extreme, and depraved version of this tendency. Fall into the unnamed narrator’s medicated ramblings as she self-alienates herself for a year to try and fix her life. It will make you laugh out loud and feel less guilty about spending an entire afternoon on the couch.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
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The Gastronomical Me
Food is central to Taureans, it’s a major perennial self-care and treat yourself mentality. THE GASTRONOMICAL ME by preeminent food writer, M. F. K. Fisher will transport you to the fields of southern France and have you dreaming of butter-laced pastries and sun-soaked produce in her simple, enchanting prose. Her writings are a joy to read, each sentence as delicious as the food she conjures up.
The Gastronomical Me
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Pride and Prejudice
A Taurus is as dependable as the phases of the moon or the ebbs and flows of the tides, and what’s more important than a reliable best friend? Charlotte Lucas is the epitome of a sensible friend. A consistent and true counterpoint to Elizabeth throughout PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, she exemplifies how we all need those who know what’s best for us regardless of differing points of view.
Pride and Prejudice
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On Trails
As an earth sign, Taurus has a kinship to nature and expresses a knack for logical reasoning. They are grounded by their common sense. In his book, ON TRAILS, Robert Moor delves into the questions: what are trails and how do they form? Merging travel, memoir, history, and science writing with the gratification of finding meaning in the chaotic, this surprising adventure story forges its own path from the philosophical to the everyday.