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The Red Chapter: Books for Your Messy, Passion-Fueled Era
- Taylor
- Sep 3
- 3 min read
Here is a Red inspired reading list for anyone looking for stories that burn with passion, ache with heartbreak, and are filled with the chaos of growing up and letting go.
Taylor Swift’s Red is a whirlwind of emotional extremes from love that doesn’t make sense to satisfying heartbreak. This reading list is for the people who feel everything deeply and romanticize the past. These books have the same intensity, nostalgia, and lyrical beauty that make Red unforgettable. Perfect for entering this fall season, they'll leave you breathless and just a little bit undone.
Seven Summers by Paige Toon
Liv and Finn made a promise to reunite every summer if they were still single, Finn living as a famous songwriter in LA and Liv still in her hometown of Cornwall. Their last summer ended in tragedy when Liv was given an ultimatum and chose Cornwall over Finn. This summer, Liv meets a charming and mysterious man named Tom. Their chemistry is undeniable, and as the summer goes one, she slowly starts to get over Finn. At least until he is back in town.
Tropes: Second chance romance, dual timeline, and a love triangle.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Harriet and Wyn broke off their engagement quietly without telling anyone. When they are unexpectedly reunited for their friend group's annual getaway to Maine, they agree to a fake relationship for one last week in order not to ruin the trip. The more time they spend together, feelings start to resurface and Harriet begins to question not only her relationship with Wyn, but her career, identity, and what it really means to be happy.
Tropes: Fake dating, second chance romance, and forced proximity.
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
When Tiffy’s toxic relationship falls apart leaving her homeless leaving her desperate for a place to live. She finds an ad for a flatshare with a nightshift nurse, Leon, she jumps at the opportunity without really thinking it through. Now they share everything, including a bed, and living in the apartment at different times communicating through notes left on the counter. As their notes evolve from logistical reminders to heartfelt confessions, a deep emotional connection blossoms between them.
Tropes: Slow burn, forced proximity, and opposites attract.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Both Emma and Justin believe that they are cursed. Every one of their exes met their true love after they broke up. After connecting through a viral Reddit post, Justin wants to meet her. Emma, a travel nurse, goes one step farther and takes an assignment at a hospital close to Justin for six weeks. They agree to date each other in order to break their curse and find love themselves. What starts as a lighthearted experiment becomes something real.
Tropes: Fake relationship, online meet-cute, and found family.
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Emma marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse, and together they travel the world. Jesse disappears in a tragic helicopter accident and is presumed dead. Emma is crippled with grief and moves back home. Years pass and she has built a life for herself working for her family business and falling in love again with Sam, a music teacher. As Emma is getting ready to marry Sam, Jesse is found alive. Her life is turned upside down and she needs to make a choice between the life she grieved or the life she’s built.
Tropes: Second chance romance, small town, a love triangle
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