Taylor Jenkins Reid
Crafting sweeping, emotionally devastating stories about ambitious women navigating love, fame, and identity.
Biography
Taylor Jenkins Reid is an American novelist known for her emotionally complex stories about love, fame, and identity. Born in Acton, Massachusetts in 1983, she gained a massive following with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in 2017, which became a cultural phenomenon. Her novels blend rich historical settings with deeply human characters, often exploring how women navigate ambition, desire, and sacrifice. She has published ten novels that have collectively sold millions of copies.
Best Starting Book
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
It showcases everything Reid does best β a magnetic narrator, Old Hollywood glamour, hidden identities, and an ending that reframes the entire story.
Reading Order
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A dazzling Hollywood saga about a legendary actress revealing her true story β the book that made Reid a phenomenon.
Daisy Jones & The Six
A rock-and-roll oral history of a fictional 1970s band that feels impossibly real and alive.
Malibu Rising
A single explosive night in 1983 Malibu that unravels a family's secrets β Reid's most propulsive storytelling.
Carrie Soto Is Back
A fierce tennis champion's comeback story that explores the cost of greatness with remarkable nuance.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
After reading her range, revisiting Evelyn Hugo reveals layers you missed the first time.