Swifties, rejoice! Taylor’s back with a new album, and you know what that means – it’s time to dive headfirst into the world she’s created. This time, though, why not curl up with a book that complements the magic of the music?
So, grab your favorite cardigan, put it on repeat, and get ready to lose yourself in the perfect book pairing I recommend for Taylor Swift’s latest masterpiece
1. If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
Pick it up for a gripping mystery
Oliver Marks, who was just released from a ten-year prison stint, is confronted by the detective who locked him away. Now, he must dive into an investigation for truth, set among the complex dynamics of Shakespearean actors at an elite arts college. This tale blurs the lines between the stage and reality, leading to a deadly mystery where innocence must be proven to both the police and oneself.
2. The Secret History by Donna Tart
Pick it up for a mesmerizing descent into darkness
A group of misfits at an elite New England college embrace a new lifestyle under the influence of a charismatic classics professor. However, as they journey beyond moral boundaries, their descent from obsession to betrayal unravels into a chilling tale of corruption and evil.
3. A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Pick it up for a haunting exploration of destiny and dark forces
Effy Sayre is haunted by visions of the Fairy King, seeking comfort in the epic tale of Emrys Myrddin’s Angharad. When an opportunity arises to redesign the late author’s estate, Effy feels it’s her calling. Now she’s facing challenges from the decrepit Hiraeth Manor and a skeptical scholar, Preston Héloury, as they work to expose the truth of Myrddin’s legacy.
4. Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
Pick it up for a lyrical journey of love and friendship
Mitra Esfahani and Bea Ortega have been best friends for years. When they turn 13 they create The Book—a vessel for their epic, never-ending poem. As the girls grapple with unspoken feelings told in lyrical prose, they reveal a joyful, heartbreaking, and funny story about the complexities of love and friendship.
5. Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris
Pick it up for a mystery of music and memories
In 1963, Decklee set her sights on stardom, and with Mickenlee’s songwriting, they achieved it. However, the line between professional and personal blurred, and everything they worked for was threatened. Now, Decklee Cassel is dead, and her time capsule scavenger hunt has aspiring journalist Darren Purchase and his coworker Kendall chasing the story to uncover the truth.
6. An Education in Malie by S.T. Gibson
Pick it up for an intense dive into dark academia
Laura Sheridan finds herself ensnared in an intense academic rivalry with the mysterious Carmilla. As their competition deepens, the pair become entangled in a web of dark magic and ruthless politics, forcing them to confront their desires and the sacrifices they’re willing to make for knowledge.
