Taylor Jenkins Reid: The author
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a 39-year-old American bestselling author famous for her novels The Seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising, and the most recent one, Carrie Soto is back.
She was born in Maryland but moved to Massachusetts with her family at the age of twelve. Taylor studied media in Boston and started her career in film production, working as a casting assistant. After three years, she changed jobs and, for a while, worked in a high school. This is where she sold her first book.
During her time in the film industry, she met Alex Jenkins Reid, a screenwriter who later became her husband. Nowadays, they live with their daughter in Los Angeles.
Taylor Jenkin Reid’s most popular works
Daisy Jones & The Six
This bestseller from 2019 follows a fictional 1930s rock band and their ups and downs on the road to fame. An interesting fact about this book is that Taylor Jenkins Reid also wrote the lyrics for all the songs featured in the novel.
Many media outlets, including The Washington Post, Marie Claire, and Glamour, choose Daisy Jones & The Six as one of the best books of the year. Reese Witherspoon picked this novel for her book club back in the day and had a first look at it. She enjoyed it so much that she even bought the rights for a series adaptation that will premiere on Amazon Prime Videos in 2023. The Daisy Jones & The Six audiobook also became very popular and appeared on Apple Books’ list of best 2019 audiobooks.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo skyrocketed Taylor’s career back in 2017 and was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award, as well as Indie Next List. It follows a fictional Hollywood 79-year-old icon who decides to tell a story about her exciting life and her marriages.
This is the first novel that made Taylor Jenkins Reid a New York Times bestselling author. It became even more popular four years after being published, thanks to the TikTok community of BookTok.
Malibu Rising
Malibu Rising is another exciting historical fiction from Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story is set in the 1980s on the day that a famous swimsuit model Nina Riva and her siblings are throwing an epic party that will change their lives forever. The siblings are children of Mick Riva, a rock star featured in other novels.
Malibu Rising is a story about the burdens everyone carries and how the past makes us who we are today. The book is already set for an adaptation as a Hulu series.
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s unique writing style
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books belong to the contemporary fiction genre. She focuses on strong women characters, their issues, and romances. Her early works were centered on characters trying to understand themselves in the world.
Some of her books may also be considered part of the romance novel genre, including Maybe in another life and One true loves, which Taylor and her husband, Alex Jenkins Reid, adapted into a movie.
Four of her most recent books are also considered historical fiction, and all four are set somewhere between the 1930s and 2010s. Each features a strong woman celebrity as a main character.
Each character is deeply complex and layered. In fact, her readers believe the characters are inspired by real celebrities and are always trying to guess who’s behind the story. For instance, the new book Carrie Soto is back: a novel is about a tennis player somewhat resembling Serena Williams and Fleetwood Mac influenced Daisy Jones & the Six.
One of the most fascinating characteristics of her writing style is the skill to combine novels with other forms. For example, when you’re reading Daisy Jones & The Six, you have a feeling that it is actually a documentary, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo seems like interviews with a journalist. In 2018, Taylor Jenkins Reid also published short stories named Evidence of the affair, which are told through letters.
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s prominent public image
Taylor Jenkin Reid’s success was recent and definitely sudden, but also fierce. She proved her value by staying on top of the bestselling author lists and getting great book reviews across the media. Her books gained considerable interest from readers, directors, and producers.
Each of her stories shows more boldness than the next one. Reid’s world and her background are deeply connected to the world of fame, glory, and Hollywood. This might also be the reason why her stories are great material for on-screen adaptations.
She spoke to The Retaility about her path to a writing career and the discipline she has when it comes to writing.
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FAQ
In what order should you read Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books?
Many are wondering about the order in which they are supposed to read Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books. You can choose whichever order you prefer. It can be from the earliest published to the last or chronologically, depending on the story.
There are crossovers, but the main stories are independent. However, most readers begin with the most popular ones, Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Are Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books connected?
There are crossovers in Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books, like the character of Carrie Soto, inspired by Serena Williams, appearing also in Malibu Rising. Reid connected these historical fiction novels, mostly through characters, but other details too, like locations or events. However, the main stories remain totally independent.
What is the title of one of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books?
Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote several novels. Some of them include One True Loves, Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising, and the most recent one, Carrie Soto is back.
What is the name of her first novel?
Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote her first novel in 2013 and named it Forever, Interrupted.
