Beyond ecstatic to welcome the queen of all Swifties, Olivia Levin! You may know her from her iconic Taylor Swift fan account, swiftiesforeternity—and now, she’s stepping into a whole new era as an author.

Her debut is a true love letter: to the fandom, to the Swiftie community, and of course, to the queen herself, Taylor Swift. Olivia is uniquely qualified to tell this story—an early fan who’s been there since the very beginning, witnessing firsthand the meteoric rise and cultural force Taylor has become.

As someone who joined the fandom a little later, I can confidently say: I get it. And Olivia captures that magic perfectly.

In our conversation, we dive into the early days of Instagram, how she first discovered Taylor, and the journey that ultimately changed her life. She shares stories of meeting fellow Swifties, reflects on that ultra-famous podcast moment, and even teases her thoughts on the upcoming nuptials.

It’s a conversation I could have stayed in for hours because talking Taylor Swift with Olivia is just that fun.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan, newly enchanted, or just Swiftie-curious and ready to dip into the glittery pond, this book is absolutely for you. ✨

I’ve had so many incredible episodes these past few months, and this one is truly something special. I was thrilled to welcome Kara McDowell to Books Are Chic to celebrate her adult romance debut, The Write Off. We are fully in our romance era and let’s be honest, our books-about-books era too. Bookish stories are having a moment, and we are here for it.

Kara and I chatted about her transition from YA to adult fiction, our shared love of the literary world, balancing writing and motherhood, and so much more. And let’s talk about Mars and West - if you’re a Bravo fan, that name will definitely ring a bell. They’re the kind of couple you can’t help but root for from the very first page.

Loved welcoming Kate Clayborn to Books Are Chic to celebrate her latest romance, The Paris Match. Naturally, we had to talk about the City of Light and all the magic and romance it holds.

This story delivers all the emotions—each character is layered and complex, making the relationships feel deeply real and relatable. I’m always drawn to romances that feel like they could be happening to people you actually know, and this one absolutely nails that.

Kate and I chatted about her writing process, the research behind the story, and, of course, our shared love of romance as a genre.

It’s the perfect spring break read and I’m already counting down to whatever she writes next.