If every book had an end credits song…
You know that moment when you finish a book, stare at the last page, and just sit there for a minute? That’s when I always think if this were a movie, what song would play right now? Some would be slow and emotional, others dramatic and a little unhinged, but all of them would totally fit the vibe.
So I decided to make my own version of that, with a twist! As a major Taylor Swift fan, these are all books that tie into her songs.
1. Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Song: Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift
Both are about power, rage, and reclaiming control after being underestimated. Lady Macbeth’s rise pairs perfectly with Taylor’s revenge anthem.
2. Heartless by Elsie Silver
Song: Cowboy Like Me by Taylor Swift
Small-town setting, guarded hearts, and a love story that sneaks up on you. This song could literally play over the closing credits of the book.
3. The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve
Song: Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
Soft, wistful, and haunting, this song captures the dreamlike quality of the story so well. It’s about fleeting moments, nostalgia, and the ache of wanting something you can’t quite hold onto.
4. Alter Ego by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Song: ...Ready For It? by Taylor Swift
Bold, fast-paced, and full of tension. This song feels like it was made for a story about identity, secrets, and the thrill of figuring out who you really are.
5. Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings
Song: I Wish You Would by Taylor Swift
That mix of longing and “what if” energy is all over this book. The push and pull, the late-night overthinking, it’s a perfect match.
6. Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
Song: no body, no crime by Taylor Swift ft. HAIM
Dark secrets, revenge, and a woman who refuses to stay quiet. The sharp edge of this song perfectly mirrors the book’s layered, dangerous tone.
7. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Song: Enchanted by Taylor Swift
Magical, romantic, and a little heartbreaking, this song is Evangeline and Jacks. It captures the dreamy fairytale feel of the book and that hint of danger beneath all the glitter.
8.Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Song: Don’t Blame Me by Taylor Swift
Intense chemistry, emotional chaos, and that all-consuming kind of love. It’s the perfect soundtrack to Hazelwood’s steamy, unhinged romance energy.
9. Til Summer Do Us Apart by Meghan Quinn
Song: Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
Fast, fun, and full of feelings. This book’s mix of summer romance, heartbreak, and chaotic energy matches Cruel Summer perfectly. It’s that kind of story where everything feels too intense and too good to last, but you’re hanging on anyway.
10. House of Frank by Kay Synclaire
Song: Clean by Taylor Swift
Soft and emotional. This book is about grief, found family, and rediscovering magic after loss, and Clean captures that perfectly. It’s that moment after the storm when everything still hurts, but you finally start to breathe again.