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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
20th Century Biographical Fiction Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Romance Women's Fiction Biography

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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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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.

Well written and performed.

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

A perfect summer love story

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