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Songs in Ursa Major

By: Emma Brodie
Narrated by: Kirsten Sieh
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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…

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

‘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 . . .

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‘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 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

©2021 Emma Brodie (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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"Emma Brodie perfectly channels the languorous romance of the time and the beautiful struggle of an artistic soul trying to break free.... I got chills...I could drink a case of this book, and I’d still be on my feet." (Kevin Kwan, number one best-selling author of Crazy Rich Asians)

"Songs in Ursa Major takes us on a propulsive journey.... Sexy, atmospheric, and entertaining - this novel is pure joy on the page." (Christina Baker Kline, number one best-selling author of Orphan Train)

"Emma Brodie sieves through history to give us a behind-the-scenes, behind-closed-doors view of an aspiring singer’s tumultuous rise to fame.... A drenching, delicious and impressive debut." (Paula McLain)

"The atmosphere. The drama. Jane Quinn has singing in her blood and we follow her rollercoaster music career alongside a love story that you will keep rooting for." (Prima, Book of the Month)

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Good, but I think I just can't do romances

Usually steer away from romances but as a big Joni Mitchell fan I thought I'd read it as a pallet cleanser. I devoured the first 75% but struggled through the end. Loved the rock n roll stuff, struggled with the clishe will they won't they love stuff... but maybe I'm just dead inside

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I loved this more than Daisy Jones

This book surpassed my expectations. It is loosely based on the love affair between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor and the author certainly knows how to take the reader on a ride through that time. Once I got started on this book I couldn't stop. It stirred many emotions within me. I laughed, I cried and I fell in love with the characters. I look forward to reading more of Emma's books.

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Nostalgic...

One of those books you know will make a great movie. I loved this story which reminded me a lot of Daisy Jones & the Six. It has a nostalgic feel, set in the 60s and 70s, and ending in current time, it keeps you guessing who is might be based on. Great characters, storyline and song lyrics you'll wish you could actually hear. I love the scene visuals too which came to life in every chapter. Great narration! Perfect voice for this book.

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