Pages to Popcorn: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I’m diving into One True Loves by the uber-popular Taylor Jenkins Reid. I’ll be reading the book, watching the movie, and sharing my thoughts.

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I am back with another installment of Pages to Popcorn, where I explore books and their movie adaptations side by side and share my thoughts in real time. This time, I am diving into One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid (spoiler-free). Expect heartfelt romance, emotional crossroads, and a love triangle that tests the heart in unexpected ways. I will be reading the book first and then watching the film, complete with live reactions, commentary, and maybe a snack break or two. Will the movie capture the same emotional pull as the book? Pour yourself a drink, grab some popcorn, and join me to find out.

Author Spotlight

If you are not familiar with her, Taylor Jenkins Reid is a New York Times bestselling author known for her emotionally rich and character-driven stories. She has been a powerhouse in the publishing world for the past decade. She first gained attention with contemporary romance novels like Forever, Interrupted and After I Do, before rising to international fame with her historical fiction hits The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising.

Her books often explore themes of love, identity, ambition, and the complexity of relationships, all wrapped in compelling storytelling that feels both intimate and cinematic. Several of her works have been adapted for film and television, bringing her stories to an even wider audience. Whether you prefer heartfelt romance or sweeping historical fiction, Reid has a story that will pull you in and keep you thinking long after the final page.

Her novels have been chosen by Reese’s Book Club, Read with Jenna, GMA Book Club, Indie Next, Best of Amazon, and Book of the Month.

You can learn more about Taylor Jenkins Reid, follow her on social media, and sign up for her newsletter here.

Other sources: Time Magazine article and Autostraddle article.

My Reaction to the Book & Movie

One True Loves

by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Book Summary

In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They built a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in Massachusetts. They travel the world together, living life to the fullest and seizing every opportunity for adventure.

On their first wedding anniversary, Jesse is on a helicopter over the Pacific when it goes missing. Just like that, Jesse is gone forever.

Emma quits her job and moves home in an effort to put her life back together. Years later, now in her thirties, Emma runs into an old friend, Sam, and finds herself falling in love again. When Emma and Sam get engaged, it feels like Emma’s second chance at happiness.

That is, until Jesse is found. He’s alive, and he’s been trying all these years to come home to her. With a husband and a fiancé, Emma has to now figure out who she is and what she wants, while trying to protect the ones she loves.

Who is her one true love? What does it mean to love truly?

Emma knows she has to listen to her heart. She’s just not sure what it’s saying.

Kelly Matsudaira
About Kelly

Books have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and today, I read more than 150 each year. Through Bookmarks ‘n Blankets, I love sharing my reading journey, favorite book lists, and reading tips to help you make the most of your own reading life.

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