¡Hola a todos!😘 Ya está disponible en la página del blog, el listado completo de novedades del mes de JULIO (Link in BIO) Encontrarán 62 propuestas de lecturas, 60 del mes de julio y 2 rezagados del mes de junio. En el carrusel de imágenes, menciono las dos novelas publicadas el día 1 de julio, de las autoras @veronica_mengual y @jossyloes Y también las 2 rezagadas de junio, de las autoras @mariah_evans1 y #emmabrodie Si quieren ver la lista completa, pueden visitar el blog. ¡Feliz domingo y feliz lectura!🥰 #novelas #novelaromantica #literatura #libros #novedades #novedadesliterarias #novedadeseditoriales #librosrecomendados #blog #blogs #blogger #kindleunlimited #leoycomparto #kindle #blogmueroporloslibros #mueroporleer #lectura #bloggers #amazon #blogspot #blogg #autopublicaciones #instablog #instablogger #instabloggers #bookgramers #lectores #escritores #escritoras (at Mexico City, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfkoOt3Oowl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here are my Top Books of 2021. These are books l would recommend to everybody. My top book of ‘21 is In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner. He rips out your heart but leaves you with hope. Everyone should read it. Check Goodreads for my reviews of the others if you’re looking for books to move and entertain you and just find a few moments to set the world aside. What a year for more great books and interaction with reader friends. What was your favorite book of 2021? #topbooksof2021 #inthewildlight #jeffzentner #theincrediblewinstonbrowne #seanofthesouth #elizaandhermonsters #francescazappia #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #familylaw #ginphillips #alexandraoliva #finlaydonovaniskillingit #ellacosimano #thelightthroughtheleaves #glendyvanderah #harlancoben #samanthadowning #webeginattheend #chriswhitaker #janetevanovich #thetwolostmountains #razorbladetears #contemporaryfiction #thriller #crimefiction #womensfiction #bookstagram #homelibrarygoals #ya (at Irmo, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy9HU_Lj1s/?utm_medium=tumblr

Emma Brodie - Songs in Ursa Major

The annual Folk Fest is the biggest event on Bayleen Island in 1969. The atmosphere is pulsating while the audience is waiting for Jesse Reid, latest superstar with his guitar and extraordinary voice. On his way to the show, he has an accident which unexpectedly bring the local band Breakers on stage. It only takes minutes for Jane Quinn, their singer and songwriter, to win the people over with her charismatic performance. It is the birth of a star, the Breakers are invited record an album and to tour with Jesse’s band. Quite naturally, the two musicians fall for each other, but it is not an easy love, neither Jesse nor Jane is the carefree new star, they suffer from bad experiences and the demons that haunt them. Additionally, Jane fights with the music industry’s sexism and a feeling of being considered just Jesse’s accessory. For some time, they ignore all this, but closing their eyes does not prevent them forever from having to face some truths.

 Emma Brodie’s novel perfectly captures the vibes of the time. Her protagonists are highly gifted musicians who live for the music and the moment. “Songs in Ursa Major” is an emotionally overwhelming novel which draws you in its world immediately. Especially Jane is a vividly drawn character whom you come to love immediately despite the stubbornness which comes with her musical genius and perfectionism. She is a role model of a strong-minded feminist who sticks to her ideals and is even willing to sacrifice her career and love in order not to give in to the industry’s conception of a female singer.

 The thin line between genius and madness had often been mentioned in connection with creative artists. This also holds true for both, Jesse and Jane, who are far from being mentally stable. Together, they can push each other even further in their genius while heading at the abyss at the same time. Following their creative process translating into songs is a wonderful journey which triggers the emotions in the same way listening to music would.

 The villains of the music industry with their unconcealed misogyny make you angry at times but seeing how cleverly Jane can also win some fights can make some amends here. As authentic as this aspect is Jane’s emotional state and the way she tries to cope with her family’s situation and her very personal heritage of creativity and madness alike.

 A brilliantly written, intense novel perfect for the summer festival season which brings you back to the time of iconic musicians.

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“A time of myth, a time of beauty, a time of rock and roll.” 🎼✨🎼✨🎼 Trigger warnings for drug use and mental illnesses! ✨🎼✨ Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie reminded me of a less emotionally intense version of Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and I kept hoping it would be some sort of different twist but in the end was a bit disappointed because it didn’t happen. Songs in Ursa Major follows the relationship between Jane and Jesse, their different bands, and how secrets and drugs get in between them. A story of music and love, it was a mediocre read for me. The relationship between the characters was predictable, and it really made it hard to care about them. The only character relationships I like in this book were that between Jane and Grace, and Jane and Willy. This had so many Daisy Jones and the Six elements, and at times I struggled to get through this book because of it. The only real differences I found between them were that Jane had her family, and own band. The only thing I actually really liked about this book was how art and music were talked about and discussed and really felt! I’m a huge music lover, and reading about this aspect of the novel was intriguing and interesting. Overall, I wish that this book had been a little less like Daisy Jones and the Six and a little more unique. 🎼✨🎼✨🎼 Songs in Ursa Major is book 65 for 2021. #bookstragram #books #booksofinstagram #booklover #bookphoto #reading #aussieswhoread #avidreader #bookwhore #aussiereader #bookdragon #reader #readersofig #booksofig #bookcommunity #bookish #bibliophile #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #booklife #bookaddict #girlswhoread #readinggoals2021 #auskiwibooksta #bookquote #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #rainbowcover #booksaboutmusic #historicalfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CUZNARGLsVa/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some great reads in August, including one that’s in the running for my book-of-the-year (Songs in Ursa Major) Got a lot of reading in at the beach. Hench was a sleeper - the audiobook performance is great. And Team Teddy all the way! 👨🏼‍🏫😂 What was your favorite book in August? Hench 🎧 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖 The Fifth to Die 🏖🏖🏖🏖💫 Falling 🏖🏖🏖🏖 Two Old Men and a Baby 🏖🏖🏖💫 Better Off Dead 🏖🏖🏖🏖 Caution This Vehicle Makes Frequent Stops for Boiled Peanuts 🏖🏖🏖🏖💫 Cold Blood 🏖🏖🏖🏖 The Guide 🏖🏖🏖🏖💫 Songs in Ursa Major 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖 You Can Run 🏖🏖🏖🏖 The Last Thing He Told Me 🎧 🏖🏖🏖🏖 For Your Own Good 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖 The Dark Hours 🏖🏖🏖🏖💫 How Lucky 🎧 🏖🏖🏖💫 Good Girl, Bad Blood 🎧 🏖🏖🏖🏖 #augustwrapup #bradswrapup #hench #thefifthtodie #tjnewman #jackreacher #seanofthesouth #theguide #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #youcanrun #thelastthinghetoldme #foryourowngood #ballardandbosch #thedarkhours #michaelconnelly #howlucky #goodgirlbadblood #homelibrary #bookstagram #bookstack #samanthadowning #ya #audiobooks #crimefiction #bookofthemonth #thrillers (at Irmo, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZlu6yr_hQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Go ahead and find a way to add Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie to your reading list this year. Kayleigh @bookwormescapes was the first to recommend. Renee @booktalketc also gave it a high rating - so l took it to the beach 🏖 “It’s 1969 and Jesse Reid is the headliner at an island music festival. He has a serious crash on his motorcycle and is unable to perform. Local girl, Jane Quinn and her band, The Breakers, goes on instead, winning the crowd with her voice and music. Jesse stays on the island to recover. He and Jane become friends, then lovers and then their bands are touring together. But both have secrets that could tear them apart.” Do you ever finish a book and sit back and go “Wow”? This is one of those books. Jane is a wonderful character to read. And she has some issues. But it’s wonderful when Brodie talks about Jane’s total immersion into the music. Have you ever been so passionate about something you got lost in it? I love the Quinn women and their backstory. I love Jane’s refusal to back down to the rampant sexism even when she feels she must flee the country. The ending is not one you expect. Just when you think it’s going to be a formula ending, Brodie eases into another direction. I appreciate that Brodie gives us an epilogue and lets us know what happens to these characters. Some reviewers have mentioned Daisy Jones vibes. It is the same era and there’s music. The story and characters are totally different. Don’t waste time - go get this book. Great book from Emma Brodie. Possibly my top read this year. #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #seventiesmusic #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #contemporaryfiction #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #musicdrama #beachreads #hiltonheadisland #topreadsof2021 #bestbooksof2021 (at Folly Field Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1k9QBLWQc/?utm_medium=tumblr

How many books do you take on vacation? With multiple readers on our trip I wanted to be sure there were plenty of options. What kinds of books do you take to the beach? 🏖🌴 #beachreads #booksonvacation #falling #foryourowngood #robertbryndza #thelightthroughtheleaves #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #blacktopwasteland #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #themidnightlibrary #callyourdaughterhome #neverhaveiever (at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjYhJPrpV2/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s #chikfilatuesday beach edition and we’re reading Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie. Lots of recommendations for this book. What do you like to read at the beach? How often do you head to the beach? #songsinursamajor #emmabrodie #contemporaryfiction #beachreads #hiltonhead #hiltonheadisland #follyfieldbeach #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #literaryfiction #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #undertheradarbooks (at Folly Field Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZg90CrCxt/?utm_medium=tumblr

What books are you recommending this year? Here’s a stack of many of my top books for ‘21. Some hidden gems that didn’t have much buzz - Forget Me Not and Family Law. A Caller’s Game is wildly explosive 💥 and entertaining. And everyone should read In the Wild Light by @jeffzentner What books are in your recommendation stack? #topreadsof2021 #bestbooksof2021 #inthewildlight #jeffzentner #familylaw #ginphillips #forgetmenot #alexandraoliva #songsinursamajor #sundayshelfie #bradshelfie #hench #nataliewalschots #finlaydonovaniskillingit #razorbladetears #blacktopwasteland #thelightthroughtheleaves #peoplewemeetonvacation #webeginattheend #harlancoben #bookstagram #domesticthriller #mysterythriller #bookofthemonth #theinvisiblelifeofaddielarue #emmabrodie #ellecosimano #matthewreilly #thetwolostmountains #oceanprey https://www.instagram.com/p/CXYzHEULhN3/?utm_medium=tumblr