Taylor Jenkins-Reid announces new novel for March 2027
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Anticipated fans have been awaiting an announcement from Taylor Jenkins-Reid since a few teasers were posted online, and news of a new book has finally been given. Publishing in March 2027, we will see ‘The Last Days of Viv and Coco’ hit the shelves. Since her last release, ‘Atmosphere: A Love Story’, Jenkins-Reid told fans not to expect any new work from her in the near future. However, this all changed when she thought of potential characters Viv and Coco whilst having a shower.
Synopsis
Victoria Lucchese and Colette Wilson have been running their pool hustle for years, driving around the country and leaving overconfident men with empty wallets in their wake. The con is simple: Coco, magnetic and fearless, draws men in with her good looks and convinces them to play against her friend, Vic. Precise and unstoppable, Vic runs the table clean. Vic and Coco are the closest thing to family either one has ever had… even if they don’t know each other’s real names.
But now it’s the summer of 1974. Nixon is on the brink of impeachment, there’s an oil crisis, prices are soaring, jobs are scarce, and Vic and Coco are starting to feel the squeeze. Word is spreading about two women to watch out for, and they’re running out of places to hide and marks to hustle. That’s when they set in motion a plan that will bring them their biggest payday yet . . . or cost them everything.
So far, Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s catalogue has now hit 10 books with the announcement of the new release. We’ve read every single book so far, so we’re here to give you a breakdown on each one!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ★★★★☆
This was my second TJR book, and it did not disappoint. I really struggled to put it down, and I haven’t found a book like that in a while. I read it for two straight days. Firstly, I went into this book completely blind. I knew it was obviously going to discuss a woman having seven husbands, but I was not ready for it to take the turn that it did. I loved that it represented the LGBTQIA+ community so well, and also discussed the difficulties of growing up in the 60s/70s.
Even though I got really invested in this book, it was only a four-star read for me. There was just something missing, and I can’t quite figure out what. It was like reading a biography/life story, which I understand is the point, but I guess I wanted more of a twist. There is a slight twist, but it just wasn’t big enough for me.
Daisy Jones & The Six ★★★★★
Where do I even begin with this book? This is probably a strong contender for my favourite book of all time. I’d seen this everywhere, and the one thing that put me off reading it immediately was the genre and writing style. It’s written in the format of an interview, but honestly, it was incredibly written. I want more books to have this format because the amount of storytelling and emotion you absorb is insane.
I almost felt part of the band when reading this, and connected to every single person’s point of view. No spoilers here, but when the author of the interview speaks around the end, my heart skipped a beat. I rarely ever cry with a book because I don’t connect as much emotionally as if I was watching a series or film, but this book had me in a chokehold.
Please research trigger warnings before reading this, as there are a few. Including: addiction, drug/alcohol abuse, abortion, domestic violence and death.
Also, watch the series on Amazon Prime after reading the book. It brings all the songs to life, and I guarantee they will be added to your Spotify playlist instantly.
Malibu Rising ★★★★☆
I’m going to say it; Taylor Jenkins Reid can’t write anything bad. I really enjoyed this book. It wasn’t as good as Daisy Jones & Evelyn Hugo, but it was still great.
There were so many characters introduced on almost every page, but it didn’t matter because they were used to show how big the party at Nina’s house was. I wish there was more involvement from Kit as a character. I loved Kit so much and need more sarcastic comments from her. It took me a while to get into this book, but once it got going, it was difficult to put down. I also really enjoyed the ending. I felt like it tied everything together quite nicely.
Carrie Soto Is Back ★★★★★
I’m going to be honest, I did not expect to love this as much as I did because Malibu Rising was okay, but not my favourite TJR. Carrie Soto is an icon, and I’m so glad we have a book about her.
I thought reading about the life of a tennis player coming out of retirement to compete would be boring, but how wrong I was. I still don’t know the rules of tennis, no matter how hard Taylor Jenkins-Reid tried to explain them to me, but I had so much fun reading this. I felt like I was watching Carrie Soto compete from the stands, and looking forward to each match she played.
My only criticism is the Spanish. I wish there were footnotes included for translation because I had no idea what Javier was saying, and I didn’t want to keep going back and forth to translate them.
After I Do ★★★★☆
I read this book back in 2023, and apparently did not make any notes other than a star rating. I do remember it following a couple who decide to fix their marriage, they must take a year apart with zero contact and come back together later on. It shows an unconventional relationship, which I enjoyed reading about. Change it up, see what happens, let life go with the flow.
Forever, Interrupted ★★★★☆
Another book I read back in 2023 with zero notes. This is a much more relatable book in Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s collection. It follows a couple who elope very early on in their relationship, until one day, tragedy strikes and the husband is involved in a fatal accident. This follows the healing process of both the widowed wife and his mother and how they both take different paths but ultimately remain in each other’s lives.
Maybe in Another Life ★★★★★
What a little gem this story was. Incredibly underrated compared to other books in TJR’s collection. This story alternates between two different life paths of the same protagonist. So something Hannah may discover on one path, she might not discover in the other until later. There were definitely a few chapters which made my jaw drop.
This book is incredibly thought-provoking and just outright adorable. The friendship between Hannah and Gabby is everything a girl could ever want, and I’m jealous of them.
One True Loves ★★★★☆
Emma falls in love with Jesse during high school and marries him later on in life. Then, suddenly, he goes on a business trip and his helicopter crashes, leaving everyone to assume he’s dead. Emma continues her life and falls in love with a different childhood sweetheart, Sam. But just as they get engaged, she gets a phone call saying that Jesse is, in fact, alive after being missing for three years.
This story was absolutely insane. I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done in her situation, but I felt like I learned my perspective along with Emma discovering her true love. I wasn’t sure if I was Team Jesse or Team Sam for about half of the book, but I loved that, because it kept me on my toes. I really enjoyed this book and devoured it in a day. Still not over the fact that she made a cup of tea in the microwave - uncalled for behaviour.
Atmosphere: A Love Story ★★★★☆
In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates.
This is the newest book in TJR’s catalogue, and also the first one that I listened to on audiobook instead of reading the physical version. I’m really glad I chose to listen to this because it added to the heartbreak and wholesome vibe. I was absolutely sobbing by the end of this story, and I know you will as well.