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Gifting the Swiftie in your life a Taylor Swift-themed surprise — besides “Paper Rings” — is a thoughtful and easy way to earn you the title of MVP gift-giver of the holiday season. But instead of splurging on the 34-year-old superstar’s chic Aupen purse, purchasing an unofficial book about the “Fortnight” singer offers a creative yet budget-friendly alternative gift for music lovers.
Last-minute tickets to the Eras Tour are still available, but the high demand for her final shows has made finding cheap tickets practically an impossible task. Swift will release her first-ever official book about the Eras Tour on Nov. 29 exclusively through Target, but like most of her merch, it’s likely to sell out quickly.
Her Eras Tour book isn’t the only title that’ll let Swifties connect with the Grammy-winning artist; there are a multitude of stories you can snag online that promise to do a deep dive into the pop star’s fashion, life and songwriting. Plus, if the Swiftie in your life wants to learn how to play the guitar, there are even songbooks that can teach them how to play songs from her expansive catalog.
Early Black Friday deals have already kicked off and as the holidays approach, you can take advantage of limited-time deals that’ll score you a display-worthy book for your loved one.
Keep reading to learn where to buy the best Taylor Swift books online.
What Are the Best Taylor Swift Books?
ShopBillboard put together a list of the most gift-worthy books about Swift for you to wrap up this holiday season below.
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“Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music” by Rob Sheffield
Rolling Stone journalist Rob Sheffield goes isn’t just giving fans a biography about Swift, the author takes it a step further in Heartbreak Is the National Anthem as he delves into her cultural impact — especially within the pop music sphere. Incorporating his own personal experience, Sheffield explains her one-of-a-kind journey including how she continues to be at the top of her game more than a decade later.
“My Sticker Dress-Up: Swifties” Illustrated by Louise Anglicas
For a more interactive element, this sticker book will have fans flexing their creativity as they “dress up” a Swift-inspired figure for her performances and the red carpet. Included are pages of stickers featuring familiar outfits, accessories and shoes that they can mix and match to their liking.
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“Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography” by Wendy Loggia
This Taylor Swift children’s book breaks down the star’s career in an easy-to-read format that starts from her early days performing at ball games to her sold-out stadium tours. Every page comes with vivid illustrated pictures parents, children and fans can admire year-round.
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“101 Facts About Taylor Swift: The Unofficial Kid and Teen Quiz & Trivia Guide to the Amazing Popstar” by Luna Jones
Your loved one can test their knowledge on just how much they really know the “Love Story” singer using the trivia questions sprinkled withih the pages of this unofficial book. They may even learn something new as it features more than 100 facts about the singer to help build them from Swiftie to super Swiftie status.
“Taylor Swift Is Life: A Superfan’s Guide to All Things We Love about Taylor Swift” by Kathleen Perricone
Whether they’re a new or seasoned fan of Swift, this adorable guide promises to break down everything they could possibly need to know to be a Swiftie including the people in her life they should know about and the meaning behind every track five. They can also read up on their personal Taylorscope that’ll delve into how their astrology sign connects to Swift and her music.
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“SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Book” by Jessica Kendall
Your friend won’t be able to resist splashing color onto the page of this Swift-themed coloring book. Not only are their blank illustrations that’ll let their imagination run wild, but also word searches and fun facts to help them feel closer to the singer.
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Mad Libs: For the Fans: Taylor Swift Edition
Not all Swift books require sitting down and reading, this Mad Libs encourages Swifties to get together and create funny stories using fill-in-the-blank prompts. There are 21 different stories they can complete alone or with a group of friends.
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“Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” by Annie Zaleski
Besides singing her songs, your Swiftie can discover the meanings behind each verse through this unofficial book. Consider this like an encyclopedia for Swift’s discography as it breaks down what each song means, when it was released and provides the exact lyrics to read.
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“Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras” by Sarah Chapelle
Fashion blogger and fellow Swiftie Sarah Chapelle crafts a coffee table-ready book that explores the evolution of Taylor Swift’s style. They’ll be able to learn more about her style choices as the author examines hidden messages and themes within Swift’s outfits alongside photos fans can flip through.
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“Taylor Swift – Easy Guitar Anthology 2nd Edition (Easy Guitar With Notes & Tab)” by Taylor Swift
Aspiring musicians can learn how to play their favorite song using this guitar anthology that includes singles like “Shake it Off,” “Cardigan,” “Love Story” for aspiring musicians to learn on your own. Each page comes with broken down notes on how to play the music in addition to tabs that make it easier to find your desired song.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of Taylor Swift recommended books, the best Taylor Swift outfits and best gifts for musicians.
