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  • Songs in Ursa Major

  • By: Emma Brodie
  • Narrated by: Kirsten Sieh
  • Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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By: Emma Brodie
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Summary

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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Critic reviews

"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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Well written and performed.

A future classic? this well written and performed book is especially moving for anyone who was a fan of the music that plays such an important roll. For those too young to remember, it is an opportunity to listen to Joni Mitchell's Blue album with fresh ears.

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A perfect summer love story

Songs in Ursa Major is an unashamed story of love. Love for family, partners and music.
A total escape with an addictive quality.

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