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Songs in Ursa Major

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Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie is a captivating tale set in the late 1960s music scene. It follows the journey of a young singer-songwriter named Jane who catches public attention after a serendipitous performance at a music festival. As she navigates the ups and downs of fame, love, and personal dreams, the novel explores themes of ambition and the price of success.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories about the music scene in the 1960s and 70s, particularly tales of love, ambition, and the complexities of fame. This novel is inspired by real-life events, offering an engaging exploration of what it's like to navigate personal relationships in the shimmering yet tumultuous world of rock and roll.

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Songs in Ursa Major

Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid & A Star is Born, get swept away to the summer of love with this unforgettable, escapist hit…

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An escapist historical fiction romance for 2022, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid & A Star is Born, get swept away to the summer of love with this unforgettable, escapist hit…

‘If you enjoyed Daisy Jones and The Six, this will be a big hit with you too’Red

‘Utterly transporting’Stylist

The summer of 1969: Rising singer-songwriters Jane Quinn and Jesse Reid looked untouchable. Captivating crowds in festival meadows, lighting up turntables, intoxicating fans from coast to coast.

It was a connection that inspired the greatest love songs. But nothing lasts forever. Beneath the hits that made them, a dark secret threatened to break them. Now it’s time to hear the whole story, finally revealed in Jane’s iconic album, Songs in Ursa Major...

‘Moving from New York to Los Angeles to Greece and the Grammys . . . a furious page turner’Booklist

‘A fabulous read . . . ideal if you liked the movie A Star is BornGood Housekeeping

‘Splashy, engrossing reading. Songs in Ursa Major is pure sun-soaked summer fun’Kate Quinn

‘A love letter to the ‘70s music industry, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a brilliant examination of creativity, sacrifice and what we do for art’Katherine Heiny

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Songs in Ursa Major, by Emma Brodie, is lauded for its evocative 1970s setting and compelling narrative about love and ambition within the music industry. Critics praise its transporting quality, inviting comparisons to the film A Star is Born and books like Daisy Jones and the Six. Described as atmospheric and cinematic, it captivates with its exploration of artistic passion and fame, drawing readers into the vibrant and tumultuous world of rock 'n' roll.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008435301

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Emma Brodie is an Executive Editor at Little Brown's Voracious imprint. In her ten years in book publishing, she's worked at Trident Media Group, William Morrow, and Clarkson Potter, where she authored over twenty gift books and games. Emma is a longtime contributor to HuffPost and a faculty member at Catapult, Co. Songs in Ursa Major is her debut novel.

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