Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a rockstar when it comes to writing books that women love to read. She started out writing contemporary romances, but really hit her stride when she started writing historical fiction with a touch of romance. But which are the best? See this list of Taylor Jenkins Reid books ranked to find out.
I’ve enjoyed almost all of Taylor’s books, so making this ranking was a fun challenge. If you are looking for the the Taylor Jenkins Reid books in order, I have that post for you too!
The Best Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
#5
Maybe in Another Life (Jump to see review)
#4
Malibu Rising (Jump to see review)
#3
Carrie Soto is Back (Jump to see review)
#2
Daisy Jones & The Six (Jump to see review)
#1
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Jump to see review)
More Taylor Jenkins Reid Books (that didn’t make the top 5)
- Forever, Interrupted (Jump to see review)
- One True Loves (Jump to see review)
- After I Do (Jump to see Review)
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My Favorite Taylor Jenkins Reid Books with Reviews
#1
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2017
Genre: Historical Fiction
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
A tell-all about a fictional Elizabeth Taylor-
Evelyn Hugo has asked an unknown reporter, Monique Grant, to write her life story in a no-holds-barred book. There is a bit of mystery around why Monique was chosen and Evelyn certainly has her fair share of hardships as she claws her way to the top.
The drama and suffering add dimension to the story that makes it so much more than fluff, though the inner workings of Hollywood were fun to read too. The story seems so candid that I forgot that Evelyn Hugo was not a real celebrity.
Trigger Warnings
Domestic Abuse, Homophobia
Why Kirsten loves it
Taylor Jenkins Reid slays with this story finding the perfect balance of glamour and grit. Evelyn seeks to change her life and in doing so, changes for the better. Every person who has read this book at my recommendation has loved it
Adaptation Information
Not much is yet known about the movie adaptation except that Leslye Headland is set to direct while Liz Tigelaar is working on the script.
Find this book in: Best Romance Novels of All Time / Books Like A Man Called Ove / Best Books to Read on Beach / Old Hollywood Books / Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Epistolary Novels / Books Becoming Movies / Hollywood Novels
Find books similar to this in: Books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
#2
Daisy Jones & The Six
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: March 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
The book is laid out like a VH1 Behind the Music style interview. It’s laid out in chronological order about the making of the band Daisy Jones & the Six, but the story is told in interview style from a dozen sources.
It’s a story about the music scene of the 1970s in Hollywood when the band The Six meets Daisy Jones and together they rocket to superstardom! Among the drama of touring, there is also a forbidden love story or two, and plenty of crazy parties!
It’s truly the perfect mix of historical fiction, romance, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Why Kirsten loves it
This book needs to be listened to, not read. The audio version has a different narrator for each character and the performances are stupendous. I was overcome with emotion numerous times while I was listening.
Why Jackie loves it
This celebrity fiction story about the rise and fall of one of the hottest bands of the 70s was so utterly fabulous – it’s pure sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll in all the best ways.
Find this book in: Books Like Daisy Jones & The Six / Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Books Set in the 70s / Full Cast Audiobooks / Ultimate Beach Reads 2020 / Books With Flowers in the Title / Best Reese Witherspoon Books
#3
Carrie Soto is Back
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2022
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
More info: New York Times Bestseller
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Carrie Soto was the world’s most decorated tennis player who has come out of retirement to take back the title. Carrie was trained to be the best there was from a young age and has dedicated her entire life to winning- at the expense of everything else in her life.
Why Jackie loves it
I loved this book so much, that I could not put it down. I alternated between reading and listening to the book and have to say that the audio version was really fantastic. My heart was pounding with each and every game played.
Find this book in: Books About Female Athletes / Books Like Daisy Jones and the Six / Ultimate Beach Reads 2019 / Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Books About Sports
#4
Malibu Rising
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2021
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: June 2021 Read with Jenna Book Club Pick,
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Nina Riva is having her annual summer party which is famous for its epic scale and exclusivity. But this year, the party will end with devastation. Nina and her siblings are famous children of one of the biggest rock stars of all time and they each have their secrets. Perfect for a list of books about music, right?
Why Kirsten loves it
I have loved the last two books by Taylor Jenkins Reid so much that I often recommend them to friends for their universal appeal. I had high hopes for this family saga but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
Why Jackie loves it
I enjoyed the book but I felt that it was a little drawn out at times. Still, I loved Nina’s character and her ability to surf puts her on our list of books about women in sports!
Adaptation Information
The same team that adapted Little Fires Everywhere is set to adapt this book to TV for Hulu. Liz Tigelaar will produce it and Amy Talkington will be the writer.
Find this book in: Books Becoming Movies and TV Series / Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Books like Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo / Novels About Music / Family Sagas / Hollywood Novels / Books About Women in Sports / Books About Sports
#5
Maybe in Another Life
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2015
Genre: Romance
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Inspired by the Gwyneth Paltrow movie, Sliding Doors, this story is about what would happen if Hannah Martin had gone home with her old flame or chosen to go home with her best friend after a night out in LA.
Why Kirsten loves it
Unfolding into two vastly different narratives, we get to see which parts of Hannah’s life change and which would remain the same. I loved seeing how certain things were inevitable – though arrived at in different ways. I also loved the way both stories ended. It’s such an optimistic ending.
#6
Forever, Interrupted
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2013
Genre: Romance
More info:
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
In the story, told in a dual-timeline narrative, newly married Elsie loses her husband of 9 days. As her timeline as a widow moves forward, we also get to see her romance with Ben unfold in the previous narrative. As she struggles to overcome her grief, Elsie connects with Ben’s mother who was unknown to her prior to the tragedy.
Trigger Warnings
Grief
Why Kirsten loves it
This is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s debut novel, and while it is good, it’s clear that she has grown her craft a great deal from this book. I found the story to be compelling, but it didn’t get me choked up the way TJR books can usually do.
Find this book in: Books About Grief
#7
Plot
Emma and Jesse are high school sweethearts to get married and move away from their small town. They spend their lives together traveling the world until Jesse is in a helicopter crash over the Pacific Ocean right before their one-year wedding anniversary.
Emma is completely devastated and, unable to function, returns home to start her life again. When she bumps into an old high school friend, Sam, she starts to think that maybe she can live her life again and be happy. Just when their life together is beginning, Jesse is found alive. He has been trying to get home to her for years.
Why Jackie likes it
This book is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. It makes you wonder, what would I do?
#8
Plot
A couple unhappy in their marriage decides to try to save it by not seeing or talking to each other for an entire year.
Trigger Warnings
Cancer
Kirsten’s thoughts
This was my least favorite of the TJR books because I just couldn’t get around the premise. While the concept was unique, I just couldn’t get behind that idea. Why not try therapy? Why not just divorce? This book wasn’t for me.
Expert Tip
- When trying to decide your favorite Taylor Jenkins Reid book, don’t just look at her technical writing ability, but think about what each book made you feel.
- This list is entirely subjective, you might have an opinion much different than mine! Let me know what you think of my rankings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Taylor Jenkins Reid?
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a best-selling author from Maryland. Eventually, she moved with her family to Massachusets and later went to Emerson to major in media studies. She originally worked as a casting assistant before getting her first book deal. Her first novel was published in 2013, but it was the critical success of her 2017 NYT bestseller, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, that put her on the map.
What is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s New Book?
In June 2025, TJR’s newest book, Atmosphere will be released. Joan is a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University, and she sees an advertisement for women to join the NASA space shuttle program. She applies and is chosen from thousands of applicants. She begins training in the summer of 1980 and forms deep friendships with the other astronauts in the program. In December 1984, everything changes on mission STS-LR9.
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Epilogue
So that is my list of Taylor Jenkins Reid books ranked. Do you agree with my list? What are your favorite TJR books?
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