From the Jazz Age to Rock ‘n’ Roll, the musical eras in these catchy books let readers get lost in the rhythm of truly phenomenal fiction. Tune in to our Top 10 playlist below.
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Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.
“I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Taylor Jenkins Reid transported me into the magic of the ’70s music scene in a way I’ll never forget. The characters are beautifully layered and complex. Daisy and the band captured my heart, and they’re sure to capture yours, too.”—Reese Witherspoon
“Wildly delicious.”—Entertainment Weekly
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
Also Available in Spanish: Todos quieren a Daisy Jones.
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Symphony of Secrets: A Novel by Brendan Slocumb
*A LibraryReads Pick*
From the celebrated author of The Violin Conspiracy, comes a gripping page-turner about a music professor who discovers that the most famous American composer of all time may have been stolen from a Black Jazz Age prodigy named Josephine Reed.
“At once a celebration of music and also a cautionary tale about legacy, privilege, and creative genius.” —Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid
“Absolutely brilliant . . . nobody creates rich, fully formed characters like Brendan Slocumb. Some books we finish and move on. This one will stay with you long after you turn the final page.”—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Collector and Hunting Time
Available April 18th in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Miss Aldridge Regrets: A Novel by Louise Hare
The glittering RMS Queen Mary. A nightclub singer on the run. An aristocratic family with secrets worth killing for.
“Super cinematic and every bit as Agatha Christie-esque as its sounds . . . if you like murder mysteries, pick this one up!”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers
“In Lena Aldridge, Hare has created a heroine who practically leaps off the page with her sharp wit and incandescence. Throw in a Jazz Age ocean crossing on the Queen Mary and series of diabolical murders that would make Agatha Christie proud, and I was done for, turning the pages late into the night. Irresistible and smart.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue
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The Second Ending: A Novel by Michelle Hoffman
A former prodigy who refuses to believe her best years are behind her and a young virtuoso searching for his passion both get an unlikely shot at their dreams in this sparkling debut about second chances, unexpected joys, and the miraculous power of music.
“To say I loved it would be an understatement; this was quite unlike anything I’ve read. The one-liners had me laughing nearly every page, and I found it so moving.”—Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
“Wild, witty, and bright. This is the novel for anyone who has ever wished they could reinvent their lives. I loved every page.”—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters
Available May 30th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Last Songbird: A Novel by Daniel Weizmann
A gritty, fast-paced neo-noir that explores the consumptive nature of fame, celebrity, and motherhood through the lens of a driver lost in the gig economy.
“Weizmann is a confident, polished storyteller who honors his influences and while weaving his amateur detective through a complex mystery that will keep you turning the pages until you’ve reached the haunting finale. A sharp, memorable debut.”— Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity
“Rock noir at its best . . . Daniel Weizmann’s L.A. is half Warren Zevon and half Raymond Chandler. Bravo.” —T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times bestselling author
Available May 23rd in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.
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The Music Shop: A Novel by Rachel Joyce
A charming unconventional love story from the author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry about the owner of a record shop and the mysterious young woman who steals his heart.
“Love, friendship, and especially the healing powers of music all rise together into a triumphant crescendo . . . This lovely novel is as satisfying and enlightening as the music that suffuses its every page.”—The Boston Globe
“An unforgettable story of music, loss and hope. Fans of High Fidelity, meet your next quirky love story.”—People
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Utopia Avenue: A Novel by David Mitchell
David Mitchell’s kaleidoscopic novel tells the unexpurgated story of Utopia Avenue’s turbulent life and times; of fame’s Faustian pact and stardom’s wobbly ladder; of the families we choose and the ones we don’t; of voices in the head, and the truths and lies they whisper; of music, madness and idealism. Can we really change the world, or does the world change us?
“Mitchell’s rich imaginative stews bubble with history and drama, and this time the flavor is a blend of Carnaby Street and Chateau Marmont.”—The Washington Post
“A sheer pleasure to read . . . Mitchell’s prose is suppler and richer than ever . . . Making your way through this novel feels like riding a high-end convertible down Hollywood Boulevard.”—Slate
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The Piano Tuner: A Novel by Daniel Mason
In 1886 a shy, middle-aged piano tuner named Edgar Drake receives an unusual commission from the British War Office: to travel to the remote jungles of northeast Burma and there repair a rare piano belonging to an eccentric army surgeon who has proven mysteriously indispensable to the imperial design.
“A gripping and resonant novel . . . It immerses the reader in a distant world with startling immediacy and ardor . . . Riveting.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
“Luminous . . . Mason’s writing achieves that kind of reverie in which every vision, tone, flavor and sensation is magnified.”—Los Angeles Times
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Songs in Ursa Major: A Novel by Emma Brodie
A scintillating debut, Songs in Ursa Major is a love story set in 1969, alive with music, sex, and the trappings of fame.
“Inspired by Joni Mitchell and James Taylor’s romance and creative collaboration, this alluring debut has an Almost Famous vibe as it explores the gritty—and sometimes chauvinistic—side of the music industry.”—People
“In the vein of Daisy Jones and the Six and The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, Songs In Ursa Major is an intoxicating chronicle of the music industry, inspired largely by the love affair between artists Joni Mitchell and James Taylor.” —Elle
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
Also Available in Spanish: Canciones desde la osa mayor
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Just Another Love Song: A Novel by Kerry Winfrey
Two high school sweethearts get a second chance at their perfect ending in this charming new romance by Kerry Winfrey, author of Very Sincerely Yours.
“A warm, funny, cosy read. It’s as sweet and nostalgic as a great country song.”—Beth O’Leary, international bestselling author of The Road Trip
“Witty, warm and compulsively readable . . . If you love Emily Henry, you’ll adore Kerry Winfrey.” —Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island
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