The book you should read based on your favorite era

Taylor’s debut was more than a little bit country, but it was also romantic, wistful and utterly charming, full of optimism and dreams of young love. Brian D. Kennedy’s story of youth ticks many of those boxes: Emmett Maguire, a world-famous country artist, and Luke Barnes, a local boy who hates country music, are our unlikely lovers – sharing a sparkling romance against the backdrop of a sweet summer in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, with country music tying the joyous plot together.

The Venn diagram of Taylor Swift’s songs and Jenny Han’s books is famously a circle—the author is so inspired by the icon that she included more than a dozen of Swift’s songs on the soundtrack of TV adaptations of her novels. Fearless And The summer I became pretty Belly’s journey of self-discovery and the love triangle between her, Conrad and Jeremiah have so much in common, they resonate through the lyrics of Swift’s sophomore album, which are playful and poignant in equal measure. Teenage angst has never sounded so sweet.

Speak Now is famously the first record written entirely by Taylor Swift and is packed with absolute classics that describe every moment of a love affair, from the first glance across a crowded room to falling in love and the agony of a breakup. Nobody writes romance novels like Mhairi McFarlane and You belong to Methe story of ordinary girl Edie and her superstar boyfriend Eliot, is one of my favorite books of hers. Edie’s books are smart, insightful and hilarious in equal measure, we feel every single emotion Edie is experiencing and just like Taylor Swift’s records, after reading one of McFarlane’s books you will be a loyal fan forever.

Excuse the self-insertion, but like Taylor, I am a shameless self-promoter and my latest novel, Love story is my very personal Red (Lindsey’s version). Sophie has written a bestselling romance novel, but nobody knows. She’s afraid of what people will think, afraid of how it will change her life, and after a painful breakup with a man who is hiding out to find his peace of mind with a book that’s way cooler than hers, she’s afraid of falling in love. But when she meets Joe (on a Wednesday, in a restaurant), it’s hate at first sight, until the two of them sit together for an entire weekend at a family party and she begins to realize that he’s not quite what she imagined him to be. Both Love story And Red tell stories about a woman finding herself, finding her own identity and allowing herself to love again, always sprinkling in a touch of fun and freedom to keep the pace going.

Love Story will be released on July 4th

1989 showcased Swift’s pop music prowess with catchy songs and danceable beats that could almost have been written as a soundtrack for Nick and Norah’s adventures in New York City. Rachel Cohn and David Levithan teamed up to write this dual-point-of-view young adult classic, set over the course of one fateful evening, combining several of my favorite cliches, from friends to lovers, fake dates, and plenty of mischief, to create a timeless story that I kept coming back to. The humor, banter, and flirtatious energy fit perfectly with 1989s Party atmosphere in the city center.

Is there anything Ali Hazelwood can’t do? One of my favorite authors (and fellow Swiftie) has written one of the most compelling – and sexy – books of the year. Rue and Eli are supposed to hate each other – they’re enemies, on opposite sides of a hostile takeover – but not even their complicated pasts or conflicting emotions can contain their sizzling chemistry. A book about a venture capitalist and an introverted microbiologist might not exactly scream spice, but you’ll have to trust me on this one. This book is all about big reputations, confronting one’s past, and the emotional wounds that hold us back as much as the power of undeniable sexual attraction. If you’re a “Dress” fan, a “Delicate” devotee, or if you’ve ever heard “Don’t Blame Me” and wished it was a story, Not in love is the right book for you.

You might not immediately associate Taylor’s most overtly romantic record with a book about a woman who meets her soul mate in the waiting room of the afterlife, but you’ll just have to trust me. Lover celebrates a relationship that (at the time of writing) feels secure and nurturing, and Swift shouts her happiness from the rooftops. Kirsty Greenwood’s novel has that same ‘in love with being in love’ energy, her heroine Delphie diving headfirst into finding her soulmate after 27 years of keeping herself safely on the sidelines. Things may have gone sour between Taylor and her London boy, but Delphie’s novel will make your toes curl and your heart burst in all the right ways.

The folklore Era really requires us to delve into our feelings, and no one was ever more in their feelings than the characters of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heightss. Both works feature a love triangle, endless metaphors, and there’s plenty of resentment and well-earned female anger. The way heartbreak drags on through the years is evident in both the Earnshaw family’s generational trauma and songs like “My Tears Ricochet,” and seriously, can’t you imagine a modern-day Cathy and Heathcliff sitting in their respective rooms listening to “Exile” over and over until the words lose all meaning?

Bestselling author Paige Toon has openly said that the plot of Seven Summers was inspired by ”Tis The Damn Season’ and the Always Vibes reverberate throughout this tale of a famous singer and the girl he left behind. “Goldrush,” “Ivy,” and “Coney Island” soundtrack this emotional tale, set over seven pivotal summers in Liv’s life and the complicated love stories she shares with Finn and Tom. Set off the rugged Cornish coast, it’s, like Swift’s ninth album, an emotional rollercoaster – raw, real, and romantic.

When midnight The Swifties captured the romance of songs like “Lavender Haze” and “Sweet Nothing,” but with new context, bonus tracks, and repeated listens, the entertaining pop record became something more layered and complex, dealing not only with a long-term romantic relationship, but also the beginning of the end of one. Seven days in June is an equally complex story that approaches its sensitive subject with the utmost care and craft. Bestselling author Tia Williams has written a wonderfully layered book that explores the complicated love affair between New York writers Eva and Shane, the brief time they spent together as teenagers, and their reconnection after their unexpected reunion as adults. The writing is beautiful and the story is as profound as it is emotional, but be warned, this book will break your heart in the best way possible.

At this point, a book by Emily Henry triggers almost the same feverish anticipation as a Taylor Swift record, so it only makes sense that her latest bestseller, Funny storysits so comfortably next to Taylor’s latest drop, The Tormented Poet’s DepartmentKnown for her lightness, her captivating style of storytelling and her characters with whom one can identify, Funny story is a little more bittersweet than some of Henry’s other offerings, just like TTPDstarting with devastating heartbreak and continuing – spoiler alert – with the discovery of a new love. Daphne’s story Is funny, but also heartwarming, witty, sexy and emotional – all the hallmarks of an EmHen classic.