In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J is sharing a few of her favourite reads — the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped her love for music and storytelling. From legendary rock biographies to iconic novels, these picks give a behind-the-scenes look at the artists we love, the stories behind their music, and the moments that defined an era.
Tune in, get inspired, and discover your next favourite read.
I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites.
📚 Sara J's Book Picks
Me — Elton John
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Me+Elton+John+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20
Play On: Now, Then and Fleetwood Mac — Mick Fleetwood
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Play+On+Now+Then+and+Fleetwood+Mac+Mick+Fleetwood&tag=saraj08-20
The Never-Ending Present — Michael Barclay
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Never+Ending+Present+Michael+Barclay&tag=saraj08-20
Brian May: The Definitive Biography — Laura Jackson
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Brian+May+The+Definitive+Biography+Laura+Jackson&tag=saraj08-20
This Is Our Life — The Tragically Hip
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=This+Is+Our+Life+The+Tragically+Hip+book&tag=saraj08-20
Heartbreaker: A Memoir — Mike Campbell
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Heartbreaker+A+Memoir+Mike+Campbell&tag=saraj08-20
The Storyteller — Dave Grohl
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Storyteller+Dave+Grohl+book&tag=saraj08-20
The Creative Act: A Way of Being — Rick Rubin
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Creative+Act+A+Way+of+Being+Rick+Rubin&tag=saraj08-20
The Life, Death, and Legacy of Freddie Mercury
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Freddie+Mercury+biography+life+death&tag=saraj08-20
Gold Dust Woman — Stephen Davis
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gold+Dust+Woman+Stephen+Davis+Stevie+Nicks&tag=saraj08-20
Levon — Sandra B. Tooze
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Levon+From+Down+in+the+Delta+Sandra+Tooze&tag=saraj08-20
The Birth of Loud — Ian S. Port
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Birth+of+Loud+Ian+S+Port&tag=saraj08-20
The Show That Never Ends — David Weigel
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Show+That+Never+Ends+David+Weigel&tag=saraj08-20
A Step Ahead and Two Steps Back — Kramer Guitar Company
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Step+Ahead+and+Two+Steps+Back+Kramer+Guitar&tag=saraj08-20
Daisy Jones & The Six — Taylor Jenkins Reid
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Daisy+Jones+and+the+Six+Taylor+Jenkins+Reid&tag=saraj08-20
Musicians in Tune — Jenny Boyd
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Musicians+in+Tune+75+Contemporary+Musicians+Discuss+the+Creative+Process+Jenny+Boyd&tag=saraj08-20
A Hard Day’s Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song — Steve Turner
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Hard+Day%27s+Write+The+Stories+Behind+Every+Beatles+Song+Steve+Turner&tag=saraj08-20
Everything I Know About Business I Learned from the Grateful Dead — Barry Barnes
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Everything+I+Know+About+Business+I+Learned+from+the+Grateful+Dead+Barry+Barnes&tag=saraj08-20
Jamerica: The History of the Jam Band and Festival Scene - Peter Conners
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jamerica+book&tag=saraj08-20
Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20
Life — Keith Richards (Autobiography)
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Life+Keith+Richards+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20
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