Songs in Ursa Major
By (Author) Emma Brodie
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
30th January 2023
26th May 2022
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction
Modern and Contemporary romance
Romance: the rich / famous / powerful
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Fiction based on or inspired by true events
813.6
Paperback
400
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
280g
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 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 its time to hear the whole story, finally revealed in Janes 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 Born Good Housekeeping
Splashy, engrossing reading. SONGS IN URSA MAJOR pure sun-soaked summer fun Kate Quinn
A love letter to the 70s music industry, but its so much more than that. Its a brilliant examination of creativity, sacrifice and what we do for art Katherine Heiny
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 Kevin Kwan, #1 bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians
Utterly transporting, itll inspire a folk-tinged soundtrack for the summer Stylist
A fabulous read . . . ideal if you liked the movie A Star is Born Good Housekeeping
A gorgeous, one-gulp novel about two star-crossed singers thats full of sex, drugs and rock n roll . . . And if you enjoyed Daisy Jones And The Six, this will be a big hit with you too RED
This alluring debut has an Almost Famous vibe People, Book of the Week
Sexy, atmospheric, and entertaining this novel is pure joy onthe page Christina Baker Kline, #1 bestselling author of Orphan Train
Oh, I loved this! 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 . . . This has such a cinematic feel; I hope it is snapped up for a film or boxset Nina Pottell, PRIMA, June Book of the Month
Moving from New York to Los Angeles to Greece to the Grammys Brodie's debut is a furious page turner, meditating on the glittering beast of fame Booklist
In the vein ofDaisy Jones and the SixandThe Final Revival of Opal and Nev,Songs In Ursa Majoris an intoxicatingchronicle of the music industry, inspired largely bythe love affair between artistsJoni Mitchell and James Taylor Elle
This book brings the reader behind the scenes of recording studios and offers a love letter to the 70s music industry, but its so much more than that. Its a brilliant examination of creativity, sacrifice and what we do for art Katherine Heiny, author of Early Morning Riser
Splashy, engrossing reading. Songs in Ursa Major is pure sun-soaked summer fun Kate Quinn, bestselling author of The Alice Network
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.