Where Our Favorite Books Meet Fabulous Wines

Two people clinking glasses of white wine, one wearing multiple gold bracelets and a yellow sleeve, the other wearing a green knitted sleeve.

Welcome to Popular Pairings, a curated directory that celebrates the magic of matching your next great read with the perfect glass of wine.

We've taken some of the most beloved books of the last decade—from juicy thrillers to heartfelt memoirs—and paired them with sips that elevate the story, enhance your escape, and support small, local, and women-owned wine businesses.

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Why Book + Wine Pairings?

Because reading is more than a pastime—it’s a vibe. And pairing the right wine with your book adds a layer of delight that turns a quiet night in into an intentional ritual. Think of it as a mood match: a bold red to match a plot twist, a crisp white for a breezy rom-com, or a sparkling rosé to toast a happy ending.

How to Use Popular Pairings

  • Planning your next read? Let the wine guide you.

  • Already obsessed with a book? See what sip we suggest.

  • Just love discovering new small wine brands? This is your list.

Book cover for 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig, featuring illustrations of capsules containing various objects and scenes, including a person with a book, a plane, a chess piece, a dinosaur, mountains, and a car. The cover has a dark background with yellow and orange accents.

The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig

A poignant exploration of regret and possibility through a library of alternate lives.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Pinot Noir | Smooth and contemplative, just like the many lives Nora explores.

Cover of a book titled 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus, featuring an illustration of a woman's face with blonde hair, red lipstick, and glasses with chemistry-related images in the lenses. The background is coral, with text highlighting it as a New York Times bestseller and notable book of the year.

​Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus

A witty, feminist tale of a 1960s scientist turned TV cooking show host.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Sparkling Rosé | Bright, effervescent, and a little rebellious—perfect for Elizabeth Zott.

Book cover of "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett with colorful abstract background and text indicating it as a New York Times bestseller and a GMA Book Club pick.

​The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett

A multigenerational story about identity, race, and family secrets.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Chenin Blanc | Complex and layered, with a balance of sweetness and acidity—like the dual lives at the heart of the story.

Book cover with black background and gold text that reads 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab, with star constellation illustrations connecting some of the letters.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
by Matt Haig

A woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—but no one remembers her.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Aged Bordeaux | Timeless, elegant, and haunting. Deep reds for a story that spans centuries.

Book cover of "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens featuring a sunset over water, silhouetted trees, and a person in a boat.

Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens

A lyrical mystery set in the marshes of North Carolina.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Viognier | Floral, light, and nature-forward, evoking the lush North Carolina marsh.

Book cover of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, featuring an abstract illustration of an orange octopus and a woman with blue hair in an underwater setting with seaweed and coral. Read with Jenna sticker on the bottom right.

​Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt

A heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a widow and an octopus.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Albariño | Crisp and oceanic—perfectly coastal for a story involving an octopus!

Book cover of "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah, featuring an image of the Eiffel Tower behind a rain-speckled window, with a gold illustration of a bird and flowers.

​The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah

A gripping tale of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Beaujolais | Light but full of heart, this French red matches the setting and emotional depth.

Book cover of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid featuring a woman in a green gown standing in a room with a sunset view in the background.

​The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A reclusive Hollywood icon recounts her glamorous and scandalous life.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Traditional Method Sparkling Wine | Glamorous, seductive, and a little bit scandalous. Bubbles for old Hollywood.

Cover of the novel 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley featuring a dark, stormy sky over a rocky island with a castle-like structure, with the title in large yellow letters.

The Guest List
by Lucy Foley

A wedding celebration turns deadly in this atmospheric thriller.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Malbec | Dark, moody, with suspenseful structure and drama—like this wedding-gone-wrong.

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Book cover for "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry, featuring an orange background with green tropical leaves, a woman in sunglasses and a green swimsuit lounging on a chair, and a man in orange shorts reading a book. The title is in large white letters, and there is a quote that reads, "The perfect getaway" by Jodi Picoult.

​People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

A friends-to-lovers rom-com with witty banter and scenic locales.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Sauvignon Blanc | Fresh, flirty, and vacation-ready.

Torn paper snippets with black text, attached to red thread web, displaying the title 'a good girl's guide to murder' by Holly Jackson, and a quote by Natasha Preston.

​A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

A high school student investigates a closed murder case in this YA thriller.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Lambrusco | A fizzy, playful red—easy to sip while sleuthing.

Book cover for 'Fifth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros, part of The Empyrean Series. The cover features a gold background with black text and a circular illustration with clouds and a dragon.

​Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

A romantasy novel featuring dragons and a fierce female protagonist.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Syrah | Intense, spicy, and dramatic—like dragon fire in a glass.

Book cover of "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid, featuring a black background with blue abstract shapes and pink text.

​Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

A sharp social commentary on race and privilege.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Pét-Nat | Unfiltered, surprising, and very now—just like the themes in this social satire.

Book cover titled 'Crying in H Mart: A Memoir' by Michelle Zauner, featuring a red background with illustration of tangled white noodles hanging from chopsticks.

​Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

A heartfelt memoir about family, food, and grief.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Plum Wine | Sweet, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in culture and memory. Perfect pairing.

A person in a space suit floating in space connected to a spacecraft with a tether. The background features a stylized golden and black swirling design with the title 'ANDY WEIR PROJECT HAIL MARY' and a circular badge indicating it's a New York Times bestselling book by Andy Weir, called 'The Martian'.

​Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

A lone astronaut must save Earth in this science fiction adventure.

THE WINE & HOW IT PAIRS

Cold Climate Chardonnay | Crisp, clean, and surprisingly hearty—like space survival in a bottle.