Fervent fandom for pop superstar Taylor Swift is at an all-time high. Whether you’ve spent the past few years threading beads onto friendship bracelets for Eras Tour swaps or you’re a casual fan who can’t help but turn up the radio when one of her songs hits the airwaves, there’s never been a better time to be a Swiftie, let alone a bookish Swiftie. Tay’s sweeping success and creative reach has extended to all corners of culture, reaching the literary world too.
These 13 (see what we did there?) audiobooks range in scope and theme, but they all share one thing: Their titles are derived from the songwriting canon of Taylor Swift. Find your next listen based on your favorite lyric, and read on for three fresh recommendations on the musician, her art, and her meteoric rise to fame.
Looking to "Begin Again," much like Swift's folksy and vulnerable song off of 2012's Red? Then give this audiobook a listen. Halfway through her freshman year of college, Andie Rose transfers to Blue Ridge State in the hopes of following in her late mother's footsteps. But with a new school comes new challenges, including difficulties with her boyfriend and a complicated (but charming) new friend group. Georgina Sadler's narration of this novel is guaranteed to hit you in the feels.
This YA audiobook is the perfect listen for fans of reality TV shows, sapphic love stories, and Taylor Swift's Red album. This story, which takes its title from Red's lead single, takes place on the set of the teen reality dating show Second-Chance Romance. The lead of the show? Jordy, the younger brother of a woman who married the crown prince of a minor European country. The main characters of this love story? Two of the contestants. Maya and Skye are both Jordy's exes, and now they're getting a second chance to fall for him all over again. Both girls choose to come on the show for different reasons. But before the show is over, their eyes will be on each other rather than on Jordy. Barrie Kreinik and Natalie Naudus offer up an irresistible narration style for this sweet, funny romance.
This audiobook has all the whimsy and romance of Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams," the runaway hit from 1989 that lent a lyric to the title of this forthcoming book. After the most incredible date with veterinarian Xavier, Samantha thinks she might have found the perfect guy. Unfortunately, outside factors and family issues make it impossible for Samantha to make room in her life for romance. All she asks is that Xavier think back fondly on their one night together. But is that all it will ever be? A new listen from Abby Jimenez is always something to be excited about, so this is one we just can't wait to hear.
Call it what you want, but we'll go ahead and call this audiobook a fantastic listen that happens to share a title with one of our favorite songs off of reputation. It's 2016, and Sloane Hart is less than a year away from graduating from college and pursuing the grown-up city life in New York that she's always dreamed of. The last thing she needs is a guy who's tall and handsome as hell, but in walks Ethan Brady anyway. This listen is expertly narrated by Ada Sinclair and Michael Gallagher.
In this enemies-to-lovers romance that takes its name from Swift’s ode to toxic relationships, Oscar-winning documentarian Lexi knows boy-band leader Aidan is nothing but trouble. Lexi has no interest in making her next film project a documentary about a reunited boy band, but here she is following Rebel Heart on tour. Aidan is completely insufferable and egotistical. But (shame on her now) she also just can't seem to resist him. Gemma Lawrence, the talented voice actor behind many of your favorite audiobooks, narrates this gem.
If you love nothing more than belting 1989's "I Wish You Would" at the top of your lungs, all the emotion and drama of this YA story will surely reel you in. It's Senior Sunrise, and as tradition dictates, every member of the senior class has written a private letter to themselves confessing all of the things they could have done if they were braver. When the wind blows in and scatters seven of the letters across the beach, former best friends Ethan and Natalia must work together to retrieve their and their classmate's confessions—or disastrous truths will be revealed. The whole story takes place over a 24-hour timeline, and narrators Max Meyers and Victoria Villarreal expertly capture that angst and urgency.
Next up, a can’t-miss spicy sports romance with a title straight from one of Taylor Swift's most ferocious songs that taps into all things Swelce. Two years ago, head teacher Ella Lucas had a steamy affair with NFL star Jake Prince. But now that Jake has left the NFL, he's suddenly trying to make his way back into Ella's life. Ella knows Jake is trouble, but she also knows her school is on the brink of closure, and Jake might actually be able to help. Narrator Kate Handford really brings the heat in this sexy romance story.
If you love complex love stories (like the doomed romance that unfolds in Taylor Swift's masterpiece "All Too Well"), you'll want to listen to this. Ainsley and Lachlan have known each other since they were kids. But four years ago, they shared a kiss, and Lachlan told Ainsley it had been a mistake. Now all Ainsley wants to do is forget about him and forget the whole thing ever happened. Unfortunately, Ainsley's been assigned a story about former college athletes—and you can guess what Lachlan happens to be. When Ainsley and Lachlan are reunited, all of those old feelings come flooding back. This touching friends-to-lovers story is narrated by two fan-favorite voices in Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais.
Encore: The best books about Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a cultural phenomenon who has taken over the world with her infectious, heartfelt music and charming personality. I mean, we're even obsessed with her cats. But how did it all happen? In this brand-new audiobook, award-winning author and Rolling Stone journalist Rob Sheffield writes and narrates a deep dive into the musical and cultural influence of Swift, from her earliest years to the Eras Tour.
You love books and you love Taylor Swift—after all, that's why you're here. So we already know you're going to love this new audiobook by literature professor and musical theater artist Rachel Feder. Ever wanted to get a full picture of all the literary references in Taylor Swift's lyrics? It's all here, from Shakespeare to Rebecca to Peter Pan and everything in between. Actor and singer Tiffany Tatreau narrates this academic glimpse into the stories behind Swift's songs.
Taylor Swift was just a young girl growing up on a Christmas tree farm. Now, she's an international pop sensation and a billionaire. This audiobook will take young listeners on a journey through Taylor Swift's career. Whether your little one is a diehard Swiftie already or you're looking to pass along the torch to a newcomer, there's plenty to learn about the artist from this book. This one's narrated by the talented Brittany Pressley, narrator of more than 500 audiobooks.
