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In my opinion, the real antagonist in Daisy Jones and the Six is the band members' addictions. Daisy is addicted to all kinds of drugs and it often leaves her vulnerable to being hurt, and Billy Dunne, the leader of the band, is sober but constantly tempted to start using drugs and alcohol again. There is no one person who's the antagonist, instead, it's their temptations and addictions that are harming them.

I kept hearing how great this book is,and the audiobook was the way to go. What I huge disappointment. I hated the characters, every single one of them. The story line was boring, repetitive, and so stereotypical. Just sex, drugs, and rock and roll but no real depth to the story or characters so I bailed at 44%. Maybe I should've stayed with it, but days later I still have no desire to pick it back up

Finally got around to reading this, since there is now a show. I loved it. The writing style made it really fast paced. I only wish there was a soundtrack to go along with the book. Hopefully the show does the book justice.

#MarchMagic @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#FaceOnTheCover

I finally sat down and watched the first 6 episodes of the Daisy Jones & the Six adaptation. How's everyone feeling about it so far if watching? https://youtu.be/6ZL7ASMiYyM

Anyone else watching Daisy Jones and The Six? Such a Fleetwood Mac story, I love a good rock tale. Well cast. 🎶 🎸 💔

March‘s Book club Pick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My book club chose this book because of the series coming out on Prime. I‘m so happy we picked it because I loved it. Truly enjoyed the way this book was written, the interview style. Loved the story and the characters so much. Carefree Daisy, determined Karen, strong Camila, loyal Simone just a group of inspiring women. 🖤🤘 #marchbookclub #bookclub #rockandroll #daisyjones #camiladunneisthemaincharacter

Finished right in time for the show to come out!
I thought this book was fun but I definitely would‘ve liked it more as an audio book since it‘s written in interview form. Still a fun read, absolutely wild band dynamic.

#MarchMagic Day 4: I have a feeling there‘s #LoveTriangle here - picked it up when 21 year old daughter gleefully pointed out that the series is now out on Amazon Prime. Well ok then. Bumped up from my TBR stack to #CurrentlyReading.

The music is here - and in an hour or two so will the adaptation be

“I always say I don‘t care if you‘re a man, woman, white, black, gay, straight, or anything in between— if you play well, you play well. Music is a great equalizer in that way.”

-Billy, Page 28-29

“That‘s how it was back then. I was just supposed to be the inspiration for some man‘s great idea.
Well, fuck that…

I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else‘s muse.
I am not a muse.
I am the somebody.
End of fucking story.”

-Daisy, Page 16

I think this is the author‘s writing style for me, I don‘t like those characters at the beginning of these stories. Taylor bring out the worst qualities of a human being and then...everything changes. Another one I was going to put down. I‘m glad I didn‘t. It could be boring but if you put your mood like this is the story and gossips of this band and see that some of these stories can a happen in a real band, you would like it. 3.8⭐️⬇️

I‘ve posted this book before but I re-read it since the show is coming out in a week or so, and I still love it. the format of the entire book being an interview with all the band members and surrounding people years after they broke up mid tour and were never seen together again. CHEFS!! KISS!! The characters are so complex and well written and their rock n roll world is immersive and enchanting. love all the characters, can‘t wait for the show.

I read/listed to 14% but I'm just not loving ot. I rarely DNF a book.

I admit that I was Googling DJ & the 6 because it sounded so real and I just didn‘t remember them! 😂 Didn‘t like the transcript format but gave it a shot. Book was good but not one of my faves.

FYI-
If anyone is interested in the Crossovers of Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s books
** wish I would have read this earlier in the month, but I‘m still reading her backlist!

Taylor Jenkins Reid Crossovers & Easter Eggs

https://anasattic.com/taylor-jenkins-reid-book-crossovers/
#AuthorAMonth

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I think I may have enjoyed this more if I read it sooner. The format wasn‘t an issue, I enjoy reading oral histories. Just not my favorite TJR (Hi, Seven Husbands! 👋🏼)…not sure if I‘ll check out the series when it drops next month. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I‘m finally starting to listen to this book. Just in time for the March TV adaptation & February‘s #AuthorAMonth

I‘m hoping I enjoy the story, but I think one of the best parts about this is how so many people got confused thinking this was about a real band and not a novel.
Even the “author” in the author note at the beginning was a character, which made you really think it was true!

( I really dislike this cover).

24th Feb 2023

Told in a transcript format, looking back at a chart-topping rock band from the 1970s from the POVs of the band members, producer, agent, studio head, and others close to them.
I‘m kind of on the fence if I liked it or not. The beginning was interesting, the middle made me question if I even liked any of the characters, the ending brought it back around. I did like the format, made it a fast read.

My 2nd TJR in a row and her ability to create such realistic characters is *chefs kiss*. I didn't care much for Daisy, but I just wanna hang out with Karen and Camila, to drink wine and listen to Fleetwood Mac.
Once I got used to the writing format, this was fun. The transcript style is actually very clever for this story.
I had to keep reminding myself that this wasn't a real band. Since I started this, my "Rumours" vinyl has been on repeat!

We left home just before the freezing rain and snow to go read on the beach. #beachday

Wow.
Yes, Camila. 🤩

Brilliant. This book is full of characters you want to love as a reader who are unsure why you love them and why they love each other. As a music enthusiast, it has me reaffirming my belief that songs are never just songs. I laughed. I cried. And when I finished, I stood and applauded, much to the chagrin of my dog. So thankful that a student recommended this to me.

Soaking in that morning winter sun. Happy Saturday. 🎶💕 ☕️

Cannot wait for March!!

The series adaptation of Daisy Jones comes out March 3rd, and Shadow & Bone season 2 comes out March 16th. Then March 23rd my fiancé and I are getting married!

Didn‘t love this as much as the first time I read it.

I liked it. Not my favorite of hers but it is good. I think there was a small pacing problem, because she spent 100 plus pages on the making of the album and only about 20 on the famous break up. But I liked the story and the structure. I think the parts I didn‘t like were “me problems” because the 70s rock n roll drug use was just not a era I wanted to spend much time in I will definitely watch the tv show and more of the author #authorofthemonth

This book made me feel like I was in Fleetwood Mac. The interview style narration was chef‘s kiss. Love everything Taylor Jenkins Reid writes, she can do no wrong. I may or may have not been inspired to cut my own bangs so they looked like Daisy‘s after reading this. 10/10

Reading this one before the series comes out! Of course with Fleetwood Mac as background.

#AuthoraMonth

This was a lot of fun. I like that it played out like a behind the music VH1 special. It made for a quick read. I might have rated higher if I listened to the audio book which I e heard was excellent. Excited to see the show!

18 books read in January. Monthly report.

Books 16, 17 and 18 of the year.

Finally finished! This was a drag for me because everyone seemed like an asshole.

I think this is eight lines? Going for the blackout! #BookSpinBingo

I started this years ago, but after loving Evelyn Hugo so much I wasn‘t fully into it. Decided to give it a go again, since the show is coming soon. Listening to the audio of it too. A little over halfway & liking it much more. #52bookclub23 #abookeveryonehasread

I was also really sick this past week, so have not felt much like reading at all. And have been missing all of you! ❤️ Ready to get back on track.

New teaser trailer AND “Regret Me” single released! I need the full soundtrack, like, right now.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/W0ywkDC9rEo

Regret Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/5a8U9oin9Xh6kM5B2EsONK?si=sYKnWz1URCCOfI9E12t4_Q

didn‘t quite hit the mark for me. the oral history format was great, and I did like the ending. but I didn‘t really like or care about any of the characters (other than Simone, the best friend we all deserve - but she wasn‘t in the book nearly enough). the drama within the band was entertaining, but it didn‘t really feel like there was an actual plot. I‘m still going to watch the tv series in March!

3.5 ⭐️s
✅ TURNED INTO A TV SERIES #bookbingo

#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Rocketman

“When you have everything, someone else getting a little something feels like they‘re stealing from you.”
#quotes

Think I‘m the last one to read this one.
#celebritybc #reesesbookclub

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs too late for last week,early for this one!
❄️The Spice girls,REM,Enya,B*witched,Celine Dion,Michael Jackson,Britney Spears.I also liked my parents' favourite bands,so Fleetwood Mac,Bee Gees, ABBA,S&G,the Doors
❄️So the 80s reached India in the 90s.So were all wearing padded shoulders and hoop earrings😂also cargos!!I made my parents get me those for my birthday.
Lovely throwback prompts!

⭐️⭐️⭐️ • The usual TJR, readable meh. Read before the Prime series.

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Taylor Jenkins Reid is becoming one of my must read authors. One of my friends recommended this book and said to read it as an audiobook and it was the best audiobook I‘ve ever listened to. The characters were phenomenal, the story felt like it was so real, and the ending is what sealed it in for me that this is now one of my favorite books!!

#TaylorJenkinsReid #DaisyJonesAndTheSix

You do sometimes sit and wonder why it wasn‘t you, what makes you so special that you get to be safe. The world doesn‘t make much sense.

So good! Loved Camila. Can't wait for the movie.

1/2023

First book club pick of the year and I really enjoyed it. I‘m not sure if it‘s based on a real band but it wouldn‘t surprise me if it was