Join us as we welcome VIKTORIA CAPEK on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of her new book DEAR READER: AN IMMERSIVE LITERARY JOURNEY THROUGH TAYLOR SWIFT'S LYRICS
ABOUT THE BOOK:
For Swifties everywhere, this guided journal with interactive prompts and questions, complete with stunning illustrations and a silky ribbon, explores all the literary easter eggs in Taylor's lyrics, revealing the best of her personal library - from The Bell Jar to The Great Gatsby.
Dive into the literary world of Taylor Swift like never before. Between the pages of this interactive journal you will meet iconic characters of classic literature, soak up the magic of folklore and fairytales, delve into the imagery of tortured poets, and so much more.
Welcome to Taylor's cozy library and lose yourself in the pages of ancient and modern literary classics. The journal is organized into ten themes, from the unreliable narrator of The Great Gatsby, the feminism of The Bell Jar, coming-of-age struggles of To K*ll a Mockingbird or the social commentary of The Crucible. Discover the influence of Wuthering Heights running through songs like Enchanted and ivy, or the inspiration of The Picture of Dorian Gray in mirrorball and Anti-Hero.
Deep dive into each topic with prompts, questions and invitations to create, doodle and dream, making this a private diary just for you
Discover visual easter eggs with the Music Video Muse, which explains the visual storytelling behind Taylor's music videos
Write your own lyrics or start a book club! With all your bookish knowledge, you too can be a songwriter or continue your literary journey.
If you haven't read the books, no problem! SwiftNotes are provided for every literary work to give you a crash course. With a gorgeous ribbon and every page filled with beautiful illustrations, this will be a journal to treasure and return to time and again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Viktoria Capek is a writer, educator, and community builder passionate about storytelling and connection. A journalist and arts critic, she gained recognition as the only openly queer, female local news personality in Little Rock before leaving TV news and pivoting to art analysis. Her book, Dear Reader: An Immersive Literary Journey Through Taylor Swift's Lyrics (Watkins, 2025), expands on her popular course of the same topic. Viktoria is a champion of creative expression and passionate about how art uplifts the voices of women, queer people, and communities of color, creating space for their stories to be heard. She is also a co-founder of Hairpins, a pop-up events series for queer women, trans & nonbinary individuals.
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