Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 5 Best Books, According to Goodreads Readers
Waiting for ‘The Last Days of Vic & Coco?’ These five Taylor Jenkins Reid novels are worth adding to your TBR
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Goodreads readers love Taylor Jenkins Reid’s five novels, from ‘Atmosphere' to ‘Malibu Rising.’
- ‘Atmosphere’ explores love and sacrifice as a woman pursues her dream of becoming an astronaut.
- While waiting for ‘The Last Days of Vic & Coco,’ readers can read stories of fame and family.
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s new book The Last Days of Vic & Coco isn’t coming out until March of next year, meaning fans of the bestselling author have more than a little bit of time to kill. Thankfully, Reid has written plenty of other books. And if you ask her fans to name her best book, you’ll get a different answer every time. Still, Goodreads readers have weighed in with their ratings of Reid’s nine published books. Here are her five highest-rated books, from The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to Malibu Rising. See where your pick landed, and whether it’s time for a reread.
‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ – 4.39 average rating
Published in 2017, this novel was Reid’s first historical fiction tale and it has received more than 4 million reviews on Goodreads. In the present-day, journalist Monique Grant is asked to write an article about the mysterious Evelyn Hugo, who was one of the most well-known actresses of Hollywood’s golden age. When Monique arrives for the interview, she is shocked to learn that Evelyn wants Monique to write her biography, not an article. Monique agrees, and soon she learns the truth about Evelyn’s seven marriages, her friendship with fellow actress Celia St. James and more. A moving, dual-timeline tale that readers will love.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This right here. This is why I read. For the joy and privilege of coming across an exquisite story like this and being swept up in its magic. Could The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo really be fiction, dreamt up entirely in Taylor Jenkins Reid’s mind? Every moment felt so real, so tangible. When I reached the end, it was hard to let go, hard to return to a world where this was nothing more than a figment of the imagination. This book had me good and hooked, right from the first page. It’s the sort of story I know I’ll come back to again and again, savoring it anew every time.”
‘Atmosphere’ – 4.31 average rating
Reid’s 2025 novel is her newest, and it has more than a million ratings on Goodreads. In 1980, Joan Goodwin is invited to be one of the first female astronauts at NASA. While there, she meets pilot Hank Redmond, scientist John Griffin, mission specialist Lydia Danes, astronaut Donna Fitzgerald and aeronautical engineer Vanessa Ford. Four years later, Joan’s friends are on a mission that goes terribly wrong, and only she has the knowledge and power to save them. What follows is a thrilling tale of love, space and sacrifice.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I saw someone say that this book feels Taylor Jenkins Reid is breaking your heart whilst simultaneously giving you a forehead kiss and I simply couldn’t agree with that more. I couldn’t put this down and when I did have to I couldn’t stop thinking about it, the characters were everything to me and I already miss them SO. MUCH.”
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ – 4.19 average rating
Published in 2019, this novel has more than 1 million ratings on Goodreads. It’s told in an interview style and centers around a fictional band named Daisy Jones & the Six. In California, a young woman named Daisy Jones tries to figure out if she has what it takes to be a great musician in the 1970s. Elsewhere, a band called the Six hopes for their big break, only to discover that teaming up with Daisy might just be the way to go. As their two worlds collide, chaos, drama ensure and sparks begin to fly between Daisy and The Six’s front man, Billy Dunne.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Daisy Jones & the Six is a masterpiece. Incredible. Intoxicating. Unforgettable. Truly one of the most remarkable stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The moment I finished, I had to immediately start from the beginning again. I refused to let go. And yes, I did read it twice in a row.”
‘Carrie Soto is Back’ – 4.19 average rating
This 2022 novel, which has more than 700,000 ratings on Goodreads, is perfect for fans of a strong female lead with a redemption arc. When Carrie Soto was 29-years-old she broke several tennis records records but two years later, she retires, believing she has nothing left to prove. Six years later, she watches Nicki Chan shatter her records at the 1994 US Open and realizes she has no choice but to return to the sport at 37 years old. To make her comeback, Carrie must train both her mind and body—both of which seem to disagree with her newfound goals. A gorgeous tale of second chances and never giving up.
What Goodreads users are saying: “If you don’t like tennis, this book will make you a big fan by explaining the basic rules smartly. Each chapter keeps you on your toes, and you feel like you’ve been transported to the tennis matches, sitting on the benches to watch the games live with your heart in your throat! The narration couldn’t be more exciting! You jump up and down, scream, cross your fingers and wish so hard to see Carrie win! Overall, I love sports and anything Taylor Jenkins Reid writes. Of course, I’m giving this book 5 shiny stars! I devoured it and truly enjoyed it!”
‘Malibu Rising’ – 4.02 average rating
This bestselling 2021 novel, set in 1983 Malibu, California, has over 1 million ratings on Goodreads. It follows Nina Riva, daughter of famous musician Mick Riva (one of Evelyn Hugo’s ex-husbands), and her three siblings as they prepare for their annual end-of-summer party. But when the festivities go up in flames—literally—Nina is forced to figure out if her supposed dream life is actually as perfect as she makes it out to be.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Some books just resonate with you, and this was one that I connected with. I think there were aspects of the story that I personally related to because of similarities to aspects of my life, but there was also just a tremendous amount of humanity in these characters. They just felt real in a way that I sometimes struggle to find in book characters. I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea: I love this book and highly recommend it!”
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