10 Best Books Like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
If you loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo are:
- 1The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 2The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong0
- 3A Little Life: A Novel by Hanya Yanagihara4.5
- 4The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum4.5
- 5The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese4.4
- 6Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano4.1
- 7Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin4.1
- 8The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett4.4
- 9The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 10My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende4.3

Reclusive Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo finally decides to tell her life story, but shocks everyone by choosing unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant to write her biography. As Evelyn recounts her rise to stardom and her seven marriages, Monique discovers that their lives are connected in ways she never imagined. This captivating tale of Old Hollywood glamour reveals the ruthless ambition, forbidden love, and devastating secrets behind one woman's legendary career.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Closest match |
| The Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara | 4.5 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Corruption of Hollis Brown | K. Ancrum | 4.5 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Covenant of Water | Abraham Verghese | 4.4 | 2023 | 715 | Similar vibes |
| Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | 4.1 | 2023 | 594 | Similar vibes |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | 4.1 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende | 4.3 | 2025 | 304 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
The most similar books to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo are The Song of Achilles, The Emperor of Gladness, A Little Life: A Novel.
What should I read after The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
After finishing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, readers most commonly pick up The Song of Achilles next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Taylor Jenkins Reid, such as Carrie Soto Is Back.
Who writes books like Taylor Jenkins Reid?
Authors similar to Taylor Jenkins Reid include Kate Quinn, Kristin Hannah.
What genre is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a Literary Fiction novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, published in 2017.
How long is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is 400 pages long.
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About The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour.” -BuzzFeed“This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” -PopSugarIn this entrancing novel, a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means-and what it costs-to face the truth.









