Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge discussion

Hmm...well I have no ideas for the regular zodiac, but the Chinese zodiac opens some doors since they are just regular animal names :)

My zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Any great books with zodiac/astrology terms in the title??

I saw in the general discussion someone said that they thought astrology terms would just mean the individual signs. There would also be Zodiac, cusp, and best of all "house." The house of the zodiac, after all. I'm not sure if reading a book with just house in the title would be defeating the spirit of the prompt, though. Maybe even age as in the Age of Aquarius.

This glossary of astrology terms should open things up a bit 🤔:

https://www.findyourfate.com/faq/glos...

Plus "chart", " moon", and other terms you hear and use when having your astrological chart done. It has been too many years since I was caught up in astrology, but I am sure there are members who can help.

My first reaction was "what a pain", but it doesn't have to be that bad. My sign is Leo...there have to be books with that in the title.

Also Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn - which is supposed to be a bit naughty...I know I have a copy around somewhere...

What about the symbols. So, instead of Taurus, bull; pisces, fish; cancer, crab, etc? That would open things up, also.

Here's a list of astrology terms:

http://www.crawfordperspectives.com/a...

I'm considering A Computer Called Leo: Lyons Teashops and the World's First Office Computer a nonfiction book describing the invention of the office computer in the back rooms of that Great British institution the Lyons tea shop.

And surely someone like Len Deighton or James Patterson or even Robert B. Parker has a mystery thriller series featuring the zodiac?

The Scorpio Races I really enjoyed this book, and recommend the audio as well if you like listening.

I was not thrilled about this one until I looked up a glossary of astrological terms and luminaries was mentioned so The Luminaries will most likely be my choice.

Rachelnyc wrote: "I was not thrilled about this one until I looked up a glossary of astrological terms and luminaries was mentioned so The Luminaries will most likely be my choice."

Good one! I may use this, not sure yet.

There is a YA series out that features the zodiac:

Zodiac is the first in the series.

Thank goodness for Chinese astrology!

The animals are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig.

Also, in Chinese astrology elements are important. The Chinese elements are: wood, fire, earth, metal, water.

Heather, good thinking!!!

WL Knightley has a whole “Zodiac Killers series. The first is called Zodiac Killers but the 2nd is Capricorn and it goes on from there.

Carpe Diem, Illinois (subtitle is A Leo Townsend Novel) if you like political thrillers, this one was not bad

This one is on my TBR, but I think I'd have to be in a very specific mood: The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

I might just read The Scorpio Races for this one.

This looks interesting: Tropic of Capricorn. It's a behind the scenes book about the BBC program where they traveled along that line of latitude.
As mentioned by an earler poster, there is also the very different book by the same title by Henry Miller, as well as Tropic of Cancer. I read them both many years ago.

These Broken Stars

Year of the Pig for 2019 Chinese astrology.

From my TBR list, The Comet Seekers.

Names of planets could also fulfill this, as celestial alignment plays a large role in astrology.

Laura wrote: "Names of planets could also fulfill this, as celestial alignment plays a large role in astrology."

Nice. With that in mind, I'll add The Mars Room to my list for this prompt.

I have Kingdom of the Golden Dragon sitting on my shelf.
Would that count? Since a Dragon is a chinese sign??

I was thinking about Orbiting Jupiter, which I think falls under the broad category.

I will be reading The Moon Sister

The Pisces immediately leaped to my mind.

I was also thinking about A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, since the zodiac signs are based on constellations...

Rebecca Zanetti has the Scorpius Syndrome series - books named Mercury Striking might work

Heather wrote: "Thank goodness for Chinese astrology!

The animals are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig.

Also, in Chinese astrology elements are important. The Chin..."

Thanks for the tip!

Heather wrote: ""

This was my choice also

(And then for ATY rejects I picked one based on my own sign)

I'm tempted to read a book that contains my star sign, Aries, but so far the current suggestions are all for books that are in the middle of the series

I read Zodiac by Neal Stephenson a couple of years ago for the challenge and very much enjoyed it. It's a short book by Stephenson's standards.

Any books about the Zodiac killer? I'd like to turn this category into more true-crime.

Jordan wrote: "Any books about the Zodiac killer? I'd like to turn this category into more true-crime."

Absolutely!! Zodiac.... there you go :-)

I like this prompt! As much of a skeptic as I am I can't deny I totally enjoy astrology. The only thing I see on my TBR that would work is Red Rising.

The two books I'm considering for this category are:

Libra by Don DeLillo
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

The "luminaries" is the astrological term for the sun and the moon.

By the way, since the planets are part of astrology, could they be considered "astrological terms"? If so, The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard might work too, as well as any other books with planets in their titles that are presumed to have some effect on one's astrological chart. Lots of sci-fi titles could potentially be introduced that way.

Might this also loosely fit the prompt if considering astronomy?


Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void

I found another book on my shelves I could use, The Zodiac Collector

So now I have three choices. I'll decide when we get closer I guess, or whichever book I feel like reading first!

If you’re into ya then I strongly suggest summer of supernovas, I really enjoyed it :)

Katie wrote: "Might this also loosely fit the prompt if considering astronomy?


Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void"

The prompt clearly states astrology NOT astronomy, and they are very different things (one being science the other being ridiculous imho.)

However... Mars is a term used often in astrology, so you are good to go! It's a good book!

Summer wrote: "I was thinking about Orbiting Jupiter, which I think falls under the broad category."

Ooh, that was a very good book! And quick - I read it in an afternoon.

I think in terms of the zodiac or astrology term , using planets in the title works fine as often in the horoscopes it specifies if your sign is in a certain planet during specific times during the year, and how the planets entering signs affects your own personal horoscope.

Example for my sign for the month of November:

MONTH OF NOV 2018: Not everything is as it seems in November, Taurus. The new Scorpio moon on the seventh shows you what’s possible, but are you patient enough to wait for the results of your hard work? There are many mysteries to unlock, and you can’t wait to find the keys.

When powerful Mars enters gentle Pisces on the fifteenth, it may feel like the universe took its foot off the gas and it’s now hovering over the brake. Getting sidetracked is a given, especially if someone you care about really needs you. Is finishing what you started more important than lending a hand to a flailing loved one? Almost never.

Venus, your power planet, goes direct in Libra on November 16, so compromises are easier to reach than at other times of the month. Your stubbornness rarely allows you to see other people’s perspectives this clearly, so take advantage of Libra’s enlightened viewpoint.

Neptune also heads direct in dreamy Pisces on the twenty-fourth, giving you the urge to retreat into a fantasy land when things get difficult. Is there anything wrong with taking a break from reality? No. But don’t stay too long, Taurus, because the longer you avoid what’s really going on, the harder it will be to face the music.

I'm really into true crime so I'm going to take this as an opportunity to finally read Zodiac by Robert Graysmith

I am reading a series called Spektrum, and the books are named after meteor showers. I read the first one Leoniderne (The Leonids) for time-travel this year. The second is called Geminiderne (The Geminids). Wikipedia says:
The meteors in this shower appear to come from a radiant in the constellation Gemini (hence the shower's name).
And my zodiac sign is Gemini. Perfect right?
They are only in Danish, except the first one that is translated to Polish. I just thought I would share the awesomeness.

How about:
The Birth of Venus
Ginny Moon
Here Comes the Sun

Sara wrote: "Hmm...well I have no ideas for the regular zodiac, but the Chinese zodiac opens some doors since they are just regular animal names :)

My zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Any great books with zodiac/astro..."

I'm a Scorpio too, in fact, my birthday is just a day away. :)

While I am tempted to finally pick up Frost Line as it has a lot to do with tarot and signs and predictions etc., I think I'm going to go with "star" or "sun" for this one:

I downloaded a free e-book awhile back called Death on Taurus, so this is my excuse to bump it up the to-read list. XD

Jordan wrote: "Any books about the Zodiac killer? I'd like to turn this category into more true-crime."

The Most Dangerous Animal of All

'Zodiac' in the subtitle. That's the one I'm probably gonna read for this challenge since I have it on audible.

Air is one of the words in the astrological terms..
Sweet Salt Air
When Breath Becomes Air
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
The Air He Breathes
Dance Upon the Air
The Burning Air
Coming Up for Air

And on and on. You also have the other 3 elements: fire, earth and water.The Good Earth
Water for Elephants
Into the Water
Catching Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Pillars of the Earth

Tamara wrote: "How about:
The Birth of Venus
Ginny Moon
Here Comes the Sun"

Ooh- these are good suggestions! I think Ginny Moon might be my pick- thanks for sharing!

Tracy wrote: "I think in terms of the zodiac or astrology term , using planets in the title works fine as often in the horoscopes it specifies if your sign is in a certain planet during specific times during the..."

I'm also a Taurus!