What To Read if You Miss Daisy Jones & The Six
Written by admin on April 3, 2023
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High Fidelity, by Nick Hornby
High Fidelity follows the romantic misadventures of Rob, a newly single record store owner who doesn’t know the first thing about love. The novel begins with his girlfriend dumping him to date the guy upstairs. At first he’s relieved, but when they run into each other again, Rob is forced to confront his issues with commitment. Perhaps settling down isn’t so bad after all. If you loved watching music bring two people together in Daisy Jones & The Six, then this one is for you.
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The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton
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The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton
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The Final Revival of Opal and Nev follows an interracial rock duo with a dark secret. Like Daisy Jones & The Six, this infamous duo eventually splits, to the public’s dismay. But in this story, their torrid past comes to light when they decide to perform together again on a reunion tour. But unlike Daisy Jones, there are no-tell all interviews here—just two people who reconnect, even if it’s against their best interests.
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Songs in Ursa Major, by Emma Brodie
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Songs in Ursa Major, by Emma Brodie
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Songs in Ursa Major follows Jane Quinn, a Massachusetts native who’s had an affinity for music her whole life. When Jesse Reid, a famous folk singer, sees her perform at a local music festival, he offers to take her career to the next level, but their working relationship is disrupted when they fall in love. Think Daisy and Billy, but somehow, this is even messier. Eventually, Jane joins Jesse on tour, where she learns a dark secret about his past that pushes her to pursue a career of her own.
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The Music Shop, by Rachel Joyce
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The Music Shop, by Rachel Joyce
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The Music Shop centers around Frank, a lonely record shop owner who knows how to form special connections with his guests. One day, he meets a beautiful customer named Ilse, then finds himself faced with the decision of a lifetime. Like Billy Dunne, he’s forced to decide whether he should continue life feeling misunderstood, or embark on a relationship with a woman who can truly relate to him. Throughout this romantic drama, Frank and Ilse learn the power of love and music.
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The Commitments, by Roddy Doyle
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The Commitments, by Roddy Doyle
In The Commitments, a young Irish band tries to bring some American flair into their hometown. Music lover and band manager Jimmy Rabbitte is an avid fan of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding—the only problem is that his community isn’t familiar with that kind of music. Naturally, he begins a passionate mission to bring funk and soul to Dublin. This heartwarming novel offers a glimpse at what it takes to bridge international interests all in the name of good music.
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Listen to This, by Alex Ross
Music critic Alex Ross dives into essential music history in Listen to This. Within this book, you’ll find Ross’s sharp essays about music titans along with a critique of pop music that accentuates the power of individuality. Ross also discusses historic composers like Schubert, Verdi, and Brahms while interviewing contemporary artists like Bjork and Radiohead. It’s an in-depth analysis of the industry at large, so you’re bound to learn something new.
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Just Kids, by Patti Smith
Patti Smith’s stunning memoir Just Kids tracks the summer of 1969, when she first met the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. After their chance encounter, the duo spent their days roaming New York City while learning imperative life lessons, only to fall hopelessly in love along the way. Just Kids is a story about youth, a rapidly changing city, and Smith’s rise to international fame.
