Annie Zaleski
@anniezaleski.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Author, “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran’s ‘Rio.’ Other books: Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Pink, Christmas songs, Cher. Trans + disability rights are human rights. [email protected]; anniez.com.
Like many people, I've loved Wednesday's album "Bleeds" this year, so I was thrilled to see (and review!) the band a few weeks ago. Head over to my cobweb-heavy newsletter for those words + book news! anniezaleski.substack.com/p/live-revie...
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Like many people, I've loved Wednesday's album "Bleeds" this year, so I was thrilled to see (and review!) the band a few weeks ago. Head over to my cobweb-heavy newsletter for those words + book news! anniezaleski.substack.com/p/live-revie...
The Long Beach Public Library recreated Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels” video and it’s the best thing you’ll see today. www.instagram.com/reel/DRxnLkU...
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Long Beach Public Library recreated Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels” video and it’s the best thing you’ll see today. www.instagram.com/reel/DRxnLkU...
Classic Pop’s 100th issue is now out! First, I sat down with Roland and Curt from Tears for Fears for a lovely conversation about the past (and, most important, the present) for a feature. I also reviewed albums by Kylie Minogue and Juliana Hatfield and contributed to the 100 Top Pop Albums list. 🥳
December 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Classic Pop’s 100th issue is now out! First, I sat down with Roland and Curt from Tears for Fears for a lovely conversation about the past (and, most important, the present) for a feature. I also reviewed albums by Kylie Minogue and Juliana Hatfield and contributed to the 100 Top Pop Albums list. 🥳
How do you buy “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs?”
New version! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taylor...
Autographed copies! macsbacks.com/book/9781667...
Walmart version! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
New version! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taylor...
Autographed copies! macsbacks.com/book/9781667...
Walmart version! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
December 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
How do you buy “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs?”
New version! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taylor...
Autographed copies! macsbacks.com/book/9781667...
Walmart version! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
New version! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taylor...
Autographed copies! macsbacks.com/book/9781667...
Walmart version! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
What an awesome surprise that “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” has returned to the New York Times best seller list this week(!!!) thanks to the newly expanded edition available in stores. Thanks to everyone for buying and loving my book. ❤️🫶 www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What an awesome surprise that “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” has returned to the New York Times best seller list this week(!!!) thanks to the newly expanded edition available in stores. Thanks to everyone for buying and loving my book. ❤️🫶 www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
This raccoon represents 2025.
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This raccoon represents 2025.
Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights also stocks these books of mine. Autographed and personalized copies available all season! macsbacks.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights also stocks these books of mine. Autographed and personalized copies available all season! macsbacks.com
It's Small Business Saturday, which is the perfect time to shout out Mac's Backs Books in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, a community staple since the early 1980s. This bookstore is magic! Plus, they handle autographed copies of my books, such as these ones; just order online or call! macsbacks.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It's Small Business Saturday, which is the perfect time to shout out Mac's Backs Books in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, a community staple since the early 1980s. This bookstore is magic! Plus, they handle autographed copies of my books, such as these ones; just order online or call! macsbacks.com
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
National Dog Show contestant Jolene is relatable on so many levels.
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
National Dog Show contestant Jolene is relatable on so many levels.
I take that back: Shaggy doing a hits medley on a giant gold turkey is a big runner-up.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I take that back: Shaggy doing a hits medley on a giant gold turkey is a big runner-up.
Just about fell over because Paul McCartney has a line of BACK TO THE EGG merch for sale. My favorite Wings LP, and one that NEEDS a reissue. shop.paulmccartney.com/collections/...
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just about fell over because Paul McCartney has a line of BACK TO THE EGG merch for sale. My favorite Wings LP, and one that NEEDS a reissue. shop.paulmccartney.com/collections/...
The Beths are great too, of course!
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Beths are great too, of course!
New news! 🎉 The “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” Walmart-exclusive edition I told you about is 50% off at Walmart for Black Friday!
Even better: THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW! It’s ALREADY on sale!
Give the gift of Swift this season! 🫶💖 Online or in stores: www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
Even better: THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW! It’s ALREADY on sale!
Give the gift of Swift this season! 🫶💖 Online or in stores: www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New news! 🎉 The “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” Walmart-exclusive edition I told you about is 50% off at Walmart for Black Friday!
Even better: THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW! It’s ALREADY on sale!
Give the gift of Swift this season! 🫶💖 Online or in stores: www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
Even better: THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW! It’s ALREADY on sale!
Give the gift of Swift this season! 🫶💖 Online or in stores: www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
Hold ALL OF MY CALLS.
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Hold ALL OF MY CALLS.
For the Guardian, I wrote about the lovely new Selena documentary, which is worth your time. ♥️ www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
For the Guardian, I wrote about the lovely new Selena documentary, which is worth your time. ♥️ www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
I appreciate a good rock cocktail menu, and the one at Blue Öyster Cult tonight does NOT disappoint.
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I appreciate a good rock cocktail menu, and the one at Blue Öyster Cult tonight does NOT disappoint.
Hi, Swifties! Great news: There is a Walmart-exclusive version of my expanded and updated version of "Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” This version has a unique cover, silver sprayed edges, and four exclusive Taylor photo prints! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Hi, Swifties! Great news: There is a Walmart-exclusive version of my expanded and updated version of "Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” This version has a unique cover, silver sprayed edges, and four exclusive Taylor photo prints! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
With Cher as the SNL musical guest on December 20 (with Ariana Grande hosting!!) I have the PERFECT book for you! www.runningpress.com/titles/annie...
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
With Cher as the SNL musical guest on December 20 (with Ariana Grande hosting!!) I have the PERFECT book for you! www.runningpress.com/titles/annie...
It’s divas galore for me at Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival this year! Come say hello all day downtown and grab my latest on Cher, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and more! I am right by @harvilla.bsky.social and Alan Light!
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s divas galore for me at Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival this year! Come say hello all day downtown and grab my latest on Cher, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and more! I am right by @harvilla.bsky.social and Alan Light!
Unsurprisingly, Joe Walsh's "Life's Been Good" auction via Juliens Auctions is absolutely bonkers-good. The guitars for sale are eye-popping, but the ephemera is also top notch. www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Unsurprisingly, Joe Walsh's "Life's Been Good" auction via Juliens Auctions is absolutely bonkers-good. The guitars for sale are eye-popping, but the ephemera is also top notch. www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
Thanks to Cleveland Magazine for having me scribble up some words about my highlights from last night's Rock Hall inductions! clevelandmagazine.com/articles/8-h...
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Thanks to Cleveland Magazine for having me scribble up some words about my highlights from last night's Rock Hall inductions! clevelandmagazine.com/articles/8-h...
Spotted in the Rock Hall program! Thanks to Lenny Waronker from R.E.M. ♥️
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Spotted in the Rock Hall program! Thanks to Lenny Waronker from R.E.M. ♥️
Cyndi Lauper absolutely never misses. ♥️ “True Colors” at the Rock Hall induction.
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Cyndi Lauper absolutely never misses. ♥️ “True Colors” at the Rock Hall induction.
Chappell Roan never misses! Inducting Cyndi Lauper.
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Chappell Roan never misses! Inducting Cyndi Lauper.