authorDiscover the Best Books Written by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times-bestselling author and screenwriter of books that explore love in all its complexity. She writes and speaks candidly about women’s issues, relationships, marriage, and her ambitious writing process.
Her latest #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Carrie Soto Is Back, is part of her powerful quartet probing the lives of famous women. In this riveting and unforgettable novel about the cost of greatness, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime. Inspired by Serena’s Grand Slam singles titles record, Taylor Jenkins Reid continues to craft a dynamic, exciting story with memorable characters that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Reid’s previous novel, Malibu Rising, is a New York Times bestseller that follows the four famous Riva siblings who throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. The events of the night in 1983 reveal the many secrets that shaped this family’s generations, and Riva's lives change forever. With her beloved signature style, Reid writes a powerful story of historical fiction that explores fame, family, identity, and the impact of secrets unraveled. Malibu Rising was a #ReadWithJenna book club pick and is set to be adapted as a Hulu television series.
Her novel, Daisy Jones & The Six (another New York Times bestseller), details the history of a fictional rock band from the 1970s and what led to their rise to and fall from fame. In addition to writing the novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid also wrote the lyrics for each song featured in the book. Before its publication, the novel was picked up by Reese Witherspoon for her monthly book club. By Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon’s production company, for an Amazon limited television series starring Riley Keough. Daisy Jones was named one of the best books of 2019 by several media outlets, including NPR, The Washington Post, Esquire, Glamour, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, and more. The audiobook has also received critical acclaim and was named one of Apple Books’ Best Audiobooks of 2019.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is also the author of the acclaimed novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (also a New York Times bestseller), which follows the story of a fictional Hollywood icon and her glamorous life and marriages. An adaptation of Evelyn Hugo is currently in development.
Her other books include One True Loves, which has been turned into a movie with Reid co-writing the screenplay with her husband Alex Jenkins Reid, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Reid’s novels have been Indie Next picks and have been featured in People, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Good Morning America, Goodreads, and more. Taylor Jenkins Reid lives in Los Angeles.
