The frazzled English woman reading list!

15 Books that the frazzled english woman would love reading

Lately, my entire For You page on TikTok is filled with the "frazzled English woman" aesthetic, which looks as if she came straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie. There are dozens of videos featuring ‘frazzled English woman makeup’ or outfits inspired by her, so I decided to bring some book recommendations that I feel the “frazzled English woman” would love.

First of all, what is a frazzled English woman? You have probably seen TikToks about her, and if so, you are aware that she is depicted in many romcoms such as ‘Love Actually,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘The Holiday.’ The frazzled English woman is yet again another TikTok microtrend that has become even more popular this fall. It’s scarves, messy buns, minimal makeup, and claw clips in the hair; it’s British 2000s romcom fashion.

Even though this is likely another concept that we know only exists on social media, I feel like it’s a nice one to bring book recommendations for because, in my mind, they have a very specific and interesting taste in books. They love classics—bonus points if it’s Jane Austen—they love romance, but not the cute and sweet kind. I mean, they do like it, especially Emily Henry, but what they truly love is tragic, real, and beautifully written romance. They enjoy a bit of fantasy every once in a while, and they absolutely love personal growth!

So here are fifteen books that I feel would be perfect for the ‘frazzled English woman.’

1. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

2. The invisible life of Addie Larue, V.E Schwab

3. One true loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid

4. The bell jar, Sylvia Plath

5. A very large expanse of sea, Tahereh Mafi

6. Frankenstein, Mary Shelley

7. Six of crows, Leigh Bardugo

8. Sense and sensibility, Jane Austen

9. The hour of the star, Clarice Lispector

10. Daisy Jones and The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid

11. The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald

12. The secret history, Donna Tartt

13. Cleopatra and Frankenstein, Coco Mellors

14. Everything I know about love, Dolly Alderton

15. Emma, Jane Austen

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