Hi Friends,
Today is the day so many millennials get the chance to score tickets to see the iconic Hilary Duff in concert for the first time in over 10 years. even though I probably won’t be able to attend any of her concerts this time around, my 12-year-old self is absolutely crying. I am a massive Hilary fan. Her concert was my very first one, and I still have my Lizzie McGuire lamp and cookie jar, pretty much every magazine cover she’s ever been on, her perfume, and several of her dolls. The Cinderella Story one was my favorite, and yes, they are still in the original packaging. So in honor of her 2026 world tour and new album, I wanted to share some book recommendations that match the vibe of a few of her songs.
This book follows a teenage girl who gets stuck in a time loop on Valentine’s Day, and it just so happens to be her worst day ever. The story focuses on letting go and laughing things off. Once she finally embraces the day, everything that once felt like the end of the world becomes so yesterday.
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This story follows our main character as she moves from New York to Korea. She has to uproot her entire life and face intense culture shock. As she spends more time in Korea, she uncovers family secrets, builds new friendships, and questions whether this new life costs more than she wants to give.
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This book centers on grief and the ache of not wanting to let go of your person. Julie struggles to accept the loss of her boyfriend, Sam. Every day, she feels his absence. Then one day, she calls his phone and he answers. Julie clings to that connection, but that temporary miracle might give her the strength she needs to finally let him go.
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Meredith doesn’t know how to feel happy without her sister. A family summer vacation and her cousin’s wedding push her out of her comfort zone. When she meets a cute groomsman who makes her laugh again, she starts to see that life can still be fun. This story explores loss, but more importantly, it shows how to truly live again.
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This book follows Liz, a high school senior determined to win prom queen to secure the scholarship she desperately needs. It feels like her last shot at the future she has always dreamed of. Aside from being thrust into the spotlight, she has to fight off an attraction to the competition and, on top of everything, stay true to herself.
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Maxine feels like she’s going through life on autopilot after the passing of her fiancé, but when she meets Cain, she doesn’t have to pretend. The story focuses on opening your heart after loss and choosing to start over, even after past mistakes, because hiding from the world is no way to live.
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Let me know in the comments if you agree with these song and book pairings. If you have read a book that matches the vibe of one of Hilary’s songs, share it below. Don’t forget to like and share this post with your fellow Hilary fans. And before you go, sign up for my mailing list so you never miss a new post.
Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny