Rec needed: Books written by Aussie musician

[Em__Jay]

As part of a reading challenge, I need to find a book authored by a musician. It does not have to be autobiographical, the just need to have authored it.

I would like to choose an Aussie musician/author but I don't typically read such books so I am clueless. Any suggestions?

[Zoey]

I really enjoyed Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes

[Marianne]

Either Cedar Valley or Goodwood by Holly Throsby who is also a musician

[Andrea]

Then there’s Lovesome by Sally Seltmann.

[Kim]

How about The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave - he was lead singer (and founder, I think) of the Australian act, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "How about The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave - he was lead singer (and founder, I think) of the Australian act, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds?"

The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave

[Sarah]

Here are two off the top of my head:

Most People I Know

Working Class Man

[Andrea]

Detours by Tim Rogers

How I Got My Wiggle Back: A Memoir of Healing by Anthony Field

One More Time: A Novel by Damien Leith

[Sarah]

I don't know why I missed the post earlier about Working Class Man - wouldn't have bothered linking it if I'd realised it was already mentioned.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "I don't know why I missed the post earlier about Working Class Man - wouldn't have bothered linking it if I'd realised it was already mentioned."

That one was Working Class Boy Sarah :) Different...

[Em__Jay]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. It's much appreciated.

[Carolyn]

I have this one on my tbr - looks great. If you read it, let me know what you think!

[Carolyn]

I recently read River of Salt by Dave Warner (he's from W.A). He was in a punk bank in the 70s and then had some hits with his own band, Dave Warner from the Suburbs. That title isn't out until 1st April but he's written quite a few other popular novels.

[Em__Jay]

Carolyn wrote: "I recently read River of Salt by Dave Warner (he's from W.A). He was in a punk bank in the 70s and then had some hits with his own band, Dave Warner from the Suburbs..."

I've got an ARC but I haven't read it yet. It's serendipity.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There are a lot more than we realise, that's for sure!

[Carolyn]

Em__Jay wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I recently read River of Salt by Dave Warner (he's from W.A). He was in a punk bank in the 70s and then had some hits with his own band, Dave Warner ..."

Brilliant!
The MC has his own band so there are quite a lot of references to music. Should work well!

[Kim]

Brenda wrote: "Kim wrote: "How about The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave - he was lead singer (and founder, I think) of the Australian act, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds?"

The Death of Bunny Munro..."

Oops, thanks Brenda for correcting my linking omission!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Stella]

If you like biographies, 'Women of Note' by Australian author Rosalind Appleby might fit the bill. It's about Australian female composers. The author is a music journalist and critic.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stella wrote: "If you like biographies, 'Women of Note' by Australian author Rosalind Appleby might fit the bill. It's about Australian female composers. The author is a music journalist and critic."

Women of Note: The Rise of Australian Women Composers by Rosalind Appleby

[Stella]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome :)