A Reese's Book Club + Hello Sunshine on Audible PickMy March pick is here! Its Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it ROCKS. Literally. The story centers on the meteoric rise of a rock band in the '70s and its lead singers, Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, whose connection is as electric as the music they make together. Its sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll, people!! And the very best part?! Hello Sunshine is turning this into a TV show with Amazon Studios...so stay tuned for more updates! (Reese Witherspoon) A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.Daisy is a girl coming of age in LA in the late '60s, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but its the rock n roll she loves most. By the time shes 20, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out shes pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the '70s. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.Includes a PDF of song lyrics from the book.Cast List: Daisy Jones, read by Jennifer Beals; Billy Dunne, read by Pablo Schreiber; Graham Dunne, read by Benjamin Bratt; Eddie Loving, read by Fred Berman; Warren Rhodes, read by Ari Fliakos; Karen Karen, read by Judy Greer; Camila Dunne, read by January LaVoy; Simone Jackson, read by Robinne Lee; Narrator/Author, read by Julia Whelan; Jim Blades, read by Jonathan Davis; Rod Reyes, read by Henry Leyva; Artie Snyder, read by Oliver Wyman; Elaine Chang, read by Nancy Wu; Freddie Mendoza, read by P.J. Ochlan; Nick Harris, read by Arthur Bishop; Jonah Berg, read by Holter Graham; Greg McGuinness, read by Brendan Wayne; Pete Loving, read by Pete Larkin; Wyatt Stone, read by Alex Jenkins Reid; Hank Allen, read by Robert Petkoff; Opal Cunningham, read by Sara ArringtonPLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Daisy Jones & The Six, brought to life by the mesmerizing narration of Jennifer Beals. This audiobook transports you to the heart of the 1970s music scene, where ambition, passion, and betrayal intertwine in a tumultuous journey.
Unravel the secrets behind the iconic band's rise to fame, as Daisy Jones, the bewitching lead singer, and Billy Dunne, the charismatic frontman, navigate the complexities of love, art, and the pursuit of their dreams. Experience the intensity of their electrifying performances, the backstage drama, and the personal struggles that shape their music.
Jennifer Beals' skillful narration captures the raw emotions and authenticity of each character. Her voice becomes a conduit through which you witness the band's triumphs and tribulations, their moments of triumph and despair. You'll feel the energy of their music, the tension in their relationships, and the weight of their choices.
Immerse yourself in the world of Daisy Jones & The Six, where the power of music transcends time and the boundaries of fiction. Let Jennifer Beals' narration guide you through a story that explores the complexities of human relationships, the transformative nature of art, and the enduring legacy of a band that left an indelible mark on the music industry.
