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The Complete Book List of Taylor Jenkins Reid ( in order )
A Comprehensive Guide to Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Books in Order.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels; Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones and the Six and “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”.
She began her career as a casting assistant. Reid published her first novel in 2013. Since then Reid has published eight books!
It was in 2020 that I read Reid’s bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I was both intrigued and astounded by her impeccable storytelling. I am a sucker for historical fiction books and this novel is a fusion of historical fiction, romance and contemporary fiction. That’s why I simply couldn’t put it down!
Reid’s latest novel Malibu Rising is another incredible story. I picked up the book within the first week of its release! And I just finished reading her latest novel, Carrie Soto is Back!
So if you haven’t read any of Taylor Jenkins Reid books, I highly recommend you do.
To help you with that, I have created the complete book list of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books in order!
Taylor Jenkins Reid books in order
- Forever, Interrupted
- After I Do
- Maybe in Another Life
- One True Loves
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- Daisy Jones & The Six
- Malibu Rising
- Carrie Soto is Back
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s short story
Chronological list of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Books with Summaries
Forever, Interrupted (2013)
Forever, Interrupted book summary:
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s first book Forever, Interrupted is about a heart wrenching romance between Elsie Porter and Ben Ross. They met at a pizza place on New Year’s eve, probably not the most romantic destination but charming enough to feel special.
Their chemistry is dynamic and within weeks they’re madly in love. Six months after they get married, tragedy strikes and Elsie has to face the truth that her husband is no more.
At the hospital, she meets her mother-in-law- who doesn’t even know who she is.
Forever, Interrupted is a moving novel about finding purpose in life after losing dear ones.
“No matter how strong you are, no matter how smart you are or tough you can be, the world will find a way to break you. And when it does, the only thing you can do is hold on.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Forever, Interrupted
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After I Do (2014)
After I Do book summary:
This refreshing romance follows Lauren and Ryan’s marriage, which is on the verge of breaking point.
So they decide to take a year off from their marriage.
Lauren and Ryan have been married for eleven years and they have come to a realisation that they are no longer in love with each other. As a result, their relationship begins to suffer. Now Lauren sets off a journey of self-discovery. During the process, she begins to ponder the question of monogamy and marriage.
After I Do is an utterly realistic novel that deals with one’s internal thoughts and conflicts.
“The sun will rise no matter what pain we encounter. No matter how much we believe the world to be over, the sun will rise.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, After I Do
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Maybe in Another Life (2015)
Maybe in Another Life book summary:
Reid’s third book Maybe in Another Life is not entirely a romance novel.
Yes, it has the themes of romance but the story discusses the choices in our lives, the what-ifs that we constantly deal with.
Hannah Martin is certainly not at a pleasant phase of her life. She has no job and no place to call home. Her affair with a married man has been terrible. Now she packs up to move to her hometown where she is about to meet her best friend Gabby.
However, she also meets her high school boyfriend, Ethan. Soon Hannah has to make a choice between these two, Gabby or Ethan. What will her life be?
The story takes the reader to parallel universes. In alternating chapters, we see what happens in both scenarios. Whether, there such a thing as a soul mate?
“I know there may be universes out there where I made different choices and they led me somewhere else, led me to someone else. And my heart breaks for every single version of me that didn’t end up with you.”― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Maybe in Another Life
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One True Loves (2016)
One True Loves book summary:
When Emma Blair met her high school sweetheart Jesse Lerner she fell in love with him instantly.
They both have been madly in love ever since. After graduating they move to California, far away from their parents, where they get married and explore the world together. On their first wedding anniversary, Jess is killed in a helicopter accident. Heartbroken, Emma moves back home trying to find solace.
Years later, she finds love again with her old friend Sam. But then again life has its surprises, Emma learns that her husband Jess is still alive. Now she has to choose between her husband and fiancee.
The film adaptation of “One True Love” has Phillipa Soo, Simu Liu and Luke Bracey in the lead roles.
“Good things don’t wait until you’re ready. Sometimes they come right before when you’re almost there. And I figured when that happens, you can let them pass by like a bus not meant for you. Or you can get ready. So I got ready.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, One True Loves
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (2017)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo follows the fictional movie star Evelyn Hugo, who has lived her life in the public eye.
Yet she has secrets, a lot of them. And finally, at the age of 79, she is ready to disclose it to the world. She chooses the unknown reporter Monique Grant to do the job.
Amidst Monique’s devastating personal and professional life, she has no choice but to accept the once in a lifetime chance, wondering why Evelyn Hugo chose her to do the job? And thus begin the glamorous and scandalous life story of Evelyn Hugo.
A gripping novel with 60s Hollywood vibes and charm!
“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth when you can show yourself to them when you stand in front of them bare and their response is ‘you’re safe with me’- that’s intimacy.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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Evidence of the Affair (2018)
Evidence of the Affair book summary
Evidence of the Affair is a short story (just under 100 pages). The story is written in the form of a letter between two strangers about the affair between their spouses.
A desperate young woman and a man, their genuine communication reveals everything about their marriage and personal suffering.
“It is funny the crazy things our brains make up to save us from the truth.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Evidence of the Affair
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Daisy Jones and the Six (2019)
Daisy Jones and the Six book summary:
Written in a form of interview transcripts Daisy Jones & The Six is essentially about the fictitious rock ‘n’ roll band from the 1970s named- Daisy Jones & The Six!
Daisy is a girl coming of age in LA She is a regular at nightclubs and loves to write songs and perform. But it wasn’t until she meets Bill from The Six, that she gets to perform in shows. Later, the band becomes Daisy Jones & The Six.
The novel chronicles the rise of the band’s stardom to become one of the most legendary bands and its overnight split up.
Daisy Jones & the Six is now as a television mini-series on Amazon prime.
“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse.
I am not a muse.
I am the somebody.
End of fucking story.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six
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Malibu Rising (2021)
Malibu Rising book summary:
The Riva family annual end-of-summer party is well-known in Malibu. It’s hosted by the four famous siblings of the Riva family – Nina, Jay, Hud and Kit. Nina is a celebrity swimsuit model, Jay is a professional surfer and Hud is a talented photographer. The youngest Kit is a graduate student. The siblings are also known as the children of legendary singer Mic Riva. Reid has narrated the novel as a series of events in a 24 hour period.
However, she includes the family story of the Riva family including Mick Riva’s marriage to June and the birth of their two children Nina and Jay.
“How were you supposed to change- in ways both big and small- when your family was always there to remind you of exactly the person you apparently signed an ironclad contract to be?”― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Malibu Rising
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Carrie Soto Is Back (2022)
Carrie Soto Is Back book summary:
Carrie Soto was a tennis star in the 1980s.
The sports media often referred to the the fierce player as the Battle-Axe. Carrie had sacrificed everything to become the best player in the world. She has a record of twenty grand slam singles titles to her name. Years later in the 1994 US Open, Nicki Chan, the current tennis sensation, breaks her record. So Carrie decides to prove to that world, once again that she is still the best player.
For which, after six years of retirement, Carrie wants to play the best game of her life with the help of her father and Bowe Huntley.
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That’s it! There you’ve Taylor Jenkins Reid complete books in order
If you’re still not sure which book to start with, choose The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. That’s the book that made me fell in love with Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s writing! I HIGHLY suggest you listen to the audio version, either on Scribd, or Audible!