Taylor Jenkins Reid facts for kids

Taylor Jenkins Reid, born on December 20, 1983, is an American author. She is famous for her exciting novels. Some of her most well-known books include The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & the Six, and Malibu Rising. Her stories often feature strong female characters and interesting historical settings.

About Taylor Jenkins Reid

Early Life and Education

Taylor Jenkins Reid was born in Maryland. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Acton, Massachusetts. She later went to Emerson College in Boston. There, she studied media.

Starting Her Career

After college, Taylor moved to Los Angeles. She began working in film production. She was a casting assistant, helping to find actors for movies and TV shows. She also worked at a high school before she got her first book deal. She signed with a literary agent when she was 24. This agent helped her get her books published.

Her Amazing Books

First Novels and TV Shows

Taylor's first novel, Forever, Interrupted, came out in 2013. She also helped write a TV show called Resident Advisors, which started in 2015.

Her novel One True Loves was published in 2016. This book was later made into a movie in 2023. The film starred actors like Phillipa Soo and Simu Liu.

Stories of Famous Women

Taylor Jenkins Reid is especially known for a series of books about famous women. These books are set in California.

• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

* This novel was published in 2017. It became very popular. * The story is about a made-up Old Hollywood movie star named Evelyn Hugo. * Evelyn shares the secrets of her mysterious life and many marriages.

• Daisy Jones & the Six

* This book came out in 2019. * It tells the story of a fictional 1970s rock band. The band's story is told like an interview. * The book won the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award in 2020. * It was also made into a miniseries by Amazon Studios in 2023.

• Malibu Rising

* This historical fiction novel was released in June 2021. * It quickly became a New York Times best seller. * Hulu is currently adapting this book into a television series.

• Carrie Soto Is Back

* Published in 2022, this book is about a tennis star named Carrie Soto. * Carrie comes out of retirement to try and win back her tennis record. * This book is the fourth in her "famous-women quartet" series.

Her Latest Work

Taylor's ninth novel, Atmosphere, was published in June 2025. This book is a love story about two fictional NASA astronauts. It takes place during the 1980s Space Shuttle program. To research the book, Taylor spent several months in Houston, Texas. This is where NASA's Mission Control Center is located.

Personal Life

Taylor Jenkins Reid is married to Alex Jenkins Reid, who is a screenwriter. They live in Los Angeles with their daughter.

Awards and Recognition

Taylor Jenkins Reid has won many awards for her books.

• 2017

* Nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards - Historical Fiction for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo * Nominated for Book of the Month - Book of the Year for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

• 2019

* Winner of Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Historical Fiction for Daisy Jones & the Six * Winner of Book of the Month - Book of the Year for Daisy Jones & the Six

• 2020

* Nominated for Audie Awards - Short Stories or Collections for Evidence of the Affair

• 2021

* Nominated for Book of the Month - Book of the Year for Malibu Rising * Winner of Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Historical Fiction for Malibu Rising

• 2022

* Winner of Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Historical Fiction for Carrie Soto Is Back

In January 2024, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was listed as the #12 best-selling book of 2023 by Publishers Weekly.

See also

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