Yes, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781501161933
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Reid's novel about a fictional Old Hollywood star hiding her love for another woman is a bestseller for good reason: it's a perfect page-turner.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo follows the legendary Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood icon who finally decides to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life to an unknown journalist. From her arrival in 1950s Los Angeles to her decision to leave show business, Evelyn reveals the seven marriages she used to achieve power, the secret love affair that was the true story of her life, and the devastating price she paid for fame.
A BookTok phenomenon and a #1 New York Times bestseller (four years after its initial publication), the novel has been widely challenged for sexual content, LGBTQ+ themes (particularly the central same-sex love story), and profanity. It is one of the most frequently banned adult novels in American school and public libraries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo banned?
Yes, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid has been banned or challenged in 15 documented instances across 4 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida, Utah, Missouri. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo banned?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, LGBTQ+ Content, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo banned?
As of 2025, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida, Utah, Missouri. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Escambia County School District (2023), Alpine School District (2022).