Taylor Swift performs in California in August 2023.Photo:Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty
Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty
After launching her highly anticipatedEras Tourin March, which chroniclesall the “eras” in her expansive musical journey, the Grammy-winning singer is showing no signs of cooling down.
On top of the recent release of her"1989 (Taylor’s Version)" studio albumin late October, the singer-songwriter, 33, has also kept the heat going via herromancewith Kansas City Chiefs tight endTravis Kelce.
01of 17
“'‘Tis the Damn Season' has such a unique vibe and aesthetic compared to other songs I’ve listened to," author Kimi Freeman says. “There’s a clear second chance romance aspect to it, and this sort of ‘star-crossed lovers’ vibe which is obviously perfect for a romance. Like all of the other songs onfolkloreandevermoreit really tells a story which is what called me to write this novel. The title perfectly encapsulates the feelings of lost love and angst during the holiday season, which both the song and novel have.”
02of 17
What happens when all your plans seemingly fall apart? This is what Andie Rose explores when her lifelong goal of being an iconic self-help figure is derailed in this YA romance novel, bearing the same name as Swift’sRedalbum song. There’s also an extra bonus,according to Amazon reviewer Amanda Uhls: “Emma Lord is a huge Taylor Swift fan. There are SO MANY hidden (and not so hidden - hello Begin Again) references in this book, it’s incredible that she fits them all in so seamlessly.”
“It is my personal mission to sneak in as many Taylor Swift references as I can in any novel I write,” Lord added. “I think it’s safe to say that this time I got a little less sneaky about it.”
03of 17
Lana Mae is on a mission to rid herself of her impossible crush for “The Sexiest Smile in Hollywood” — which happens to belong to her best friend, Carter James Callahan. So of course, no one is more shocked to see the news that Carter is getting married to a mysterious fiancée. This rom-com novel of the same name asSwift’sLoveralbumsong is not only filled withpop culture references to Taylorbut alsoHarry Styles,The Gilmore GirlsandZac Efron.
“I listened to both of these albums on repeat as I wrote, and the song ‘I Think He Knows’ just perfectly summed up those giddy feelings of being head over heels for someone, but doubting if the feeling is mutual, and all of the emotions that brings with it,” Bailey says.
04of 17
Situationships, undefined labels and the challenges of moving on. This novel of the same title asSwift’sreputationalbumsong promises all those themes and more as it follows the journey of former hopeless romantic Sloane Hart. When she begins to “date” the guarded Ethan Brady, they must confront whether the relationship is worth taking the risk or simply not meant to be. “I CONSUMED this book, couldn’t put it down,”wrote Amazon reviewer Hannah Stephens.“A lot of very insightful quotes throughout and tons of Taylor Swift quotes to make it all better. LOVE LOVE LOVE.”
“One day while I was writing, I was listening to the 10-minute version of ‘All Too Well’ and my favorite line in that song is, ‘Anytime now, he’s gonna say it’s love. You never called it what it was,'” DeRogatis explains. “It was at that moment that I realized that one line summed up the book I’d been writing about a heartbreaking situationship.”
“Maybe your relationship wasn’t conventional and didn’t have a label or a title,” DeRogatis adds. “Call it what you want — it was still a relationship.”
05of 17
To make a “Long Story Short,” (a nod toSwift’severmorealbumsong),Amazon reviewer Megan Lally describes this YA novel best: “If Taylor Swift sat down and wrote a YA novel about a bunch of theater kids at camp, filled it with angst and longing and a desire to belong, and then wrapped it in little snippets of laugh-out-loud humor, you’d get something close to the masterpiece that is ‘Long Story Short.'”
06of 17
Forget a love triangle — this rom-com has the perfect love rectangle! On one side is 27-year-old Charlie, who takes on a new job at the local city farm and attracts the attention of three guys. While navigating the challenge of dating in her twenties, this book of the same title asSwift’s iconicRedalbum songfollows Charlie as she tries to separate head from heart. Or if you’re likeAmazon reviewer Meghanne Kerr,you might not even need the plot to start reading: “A book title that is a Taylor Swift lyric? Sign me up!”
07of 17
In the mood for a fantasy-driven rom-com? “Enchanted to Meet You” (a nod to Swift’s “Enchanted” off of herSpeak Nowalbum) follows Jessica Gold, a witch who is banned for life from the World Council of Witches following a spell gone wrong. However, when handsome Derrick Winters shows up and claims that she is the Chosen One, she’s forced to make a choice: trust Derrick and work with him to save her village of West Harbor, or use her magic to safeguard her own heart.
08of 17
09of 17
Gonzales’ LGBTQ YA romance follows the same theme as Swift’s song fromherRedalbumwhere the singer vows to not get back with an ex — but with a twist. When the now-famous ex-boyfriend of two 18-year-old girls invites both of them onto a teen reality show, one is set on revenge and the other is open to rekindling the flame. What they don’t expect is to fall for each other instead.
10of 17
All love-triangle fanatics rejoice! This best-selling novel, bearing the same title as Swift’s iconic song from her2012Redalbum, follows successful, career-focused Taylor Carr, who’s forced to choose between her old flame or her new roommate, She has undeniable chemistry with the former, but he’s also a “longtime pain in Taylor’s ass.”
11of 17
12of 17
What becomes of revenge when it’s against your own twin sister? This is the question that begs an answer throughout this suspenseful novel (which gives a nod toSwift’sSpeak Nowalbum songand is due December 2023) about two twin sisters who make a living as professional grifters conning rich men with their charm. When one of them falls in love with the man who’s meant to be their next target (and is later found murdered) both sisters must question their trust in each other while outrunning the authorities.
13of 17
Best friends (or maybe more?) Natalia and Ethan write private letters to themselves about what they wish they’d do if they were braver as part of the Senior Sunrise tradition. But when the wind scatters seven private confessions, explosive secrets threaten to tear everyone apart in this unreleased drama-filled YA novel (due May 2024), which bears the same title asSwift’s popular1989albumsong.
14of 17
Forbidden romance spirals out of control when Coach Julie Parker begins to fall for her assistant coach Elle at East Nashville High’s basketball team. As the two begin to help each other navigate their insecurities, the lines between them grow increasingly blurred in this workplace rom-com (due February 2024), which shares the same title asSwift’s song from her1989album.
15of 17
Forget the Mister, and read about the Missus’ perspective instead. This adult romance contains some of the most beloved tropes in fiction and features heartwarming characters Autumn and Elijah under one roof. If themes like “Enemies to Lovers” or “He Falls First and Harder” stand out to you, then picking up this novel of the same name asSwift’sFearlessalbum songis “Perfectly Fine.”
16of 17
This fantasy romance follows the tale of perfectionist Arthur, whose hard work has almost landed him the top spot of his class. All that stands in his way is Mika Rivera, who’s Stonebury’s most popular student. In a cruel twist of fate, a spell reveals that both students are soulmates, which forces them to enter a fake dating ploy that only gets messier with time. Can Arthur let“Sparks Fly”(a nod toSwift’s popular 2010Speak Nowalbum) to secure his dream, or will his obsession with keeping Mika as an enemy cost him everything?
17of 17
This thriller with the same title as Swift’s song fromherreputationalbumtakes a more grisly turn, zeroing in on two sisters entangled in murder after murder. However, when 13 bodies show up in their small town, they suddenly realize that there’s another serial killer on the loose and must figure out who it is before it’s too late.
source: people.com
