Happy Lunar New Year, dearies!
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, exciting? I think so, and I like the Chinese Zodiac and the Lunar New Year, I’m hooked.
So, before I go into books that have horses on the cover or are about horses, did you know this about the Chinese zodiac? I didn’t know, and I like to keep myself informed: The Year of the Horse is about energy, independence, and a restless spark for adventure. 🐎 The rare Fire Horse amplifies that spirit even more. And, it appears once every 60 years, and is associated with fierce passion, charisma, and bold, untamed ambition. In traditional lore, Fire Horse years were considered powerful and unpredictable. A year for courage, risk, and charging toward new horizons. 🔥✨
So, this 2026 is a fierce one that we can definitely look forward to enjoying and having a spark of adventure. Alright, enough astrology, let’s do books!
Here are a few books that I found, and one that it is actually in my online bookshelf.
Year of the Horse – Book List
The Horse and His Boy
Author: C.S. Lewis
The Horse and his Boy is an exciting fantasy story about a young boy named Shasta who escapes his home with a talking horse, Bree. They uncover a plan by the Calormen people to invade Narnia, and they must hurry to warn the people and save them from danger.
I added this one because I am currently reading it, and I’m about 70% done. So, check out the book review when it’s ready.
Black Beauty
Author: Anna Sewell
As a young horse, Black Beauty is loved and happy. However, when his owner sells him, his life changes significantly. He has several new owners—some are kind, while others are cruel. All he wants is someone to love him again. Whether pulling a fancy carriage or an old cab, Black Beauty tries to make the best of his situation. This is his incredible story, told in his own words.
The Scorpio Races
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Every November, the Scorpio Races take place. Riders try to control their water horses to reach the finish line. Some survive, while others do not. Sean Kendrick, nineteen and the returning champion, speaks little and hides any fears he may have. Unlike him, Puck Connolly never planned to join the races, but fate pushed her to participate as the first girl ever to do so. She is unprepared for what will unfold.
Sea Horse Ranch
Author: Natalie Keller Reinert
It’s the perfect island escape.
When Katie hitchhiked out of Key West, she was searching for a fresh start after being kicked out of her band. She accepted a ride from a local and ended up on a small island filled with quirky people and friendly horses. There, she meets Lou, the owner’s son, who has a secretive past and an irresistible smile. But her time in the Keys is not just about romance. The future of Sea Horse Ranch is at risk, and the longer Katie stays, the more dedicated she becomes to protecting the island. As she falls in love with the Florida Keys, Katie might discover that her past holds the key to her future.
The Headless Horseman
Author: Mayne Reid
The Headless Horseman is an adventure story by First Lt. Reid, inspired by a Texas folk tale, detailing an Irish hero in the War with Mexico. Vladimir Nabokov fondly remembered it as a childhood favorite, even translating it into French alexandrines at age 11.
If you’d like you can also check out even more titles in the Equestrian Fiction section of Goodreads.
All the books I mentioned can be found on Goodreads and several online bookstores, but I don’t have the affiliate links for those right now, so if you decide to read any of them, let me know, I’d love to know your thoughts on them.
That’s all from me, dearies! Thank you for stopping by and celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026 with me, I am not a Horse, but are you? I’m a Snake. You can drop an emoji in the comments with yours.
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