
Music That Transcends Everything But His Circumstance
"Prodigal Son" from A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness by Jai Chakrabarti, recommended by Electric Literature
"Prodigal Son" from A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness by Jai Chakrabarti, recommended by Electric Literature
Martha Anne Toll, author of "Three Muses," recommends stories about a life dedicated to music
"Beginnings, Endings, and Other Musical Figures," an excerpt from Book of Extraordinary Tragedies by Joe Meno, recommended by Kevin Wilson
Henry Adam Svec, author of “Life Is Like Canadian Football,” on the novels that honor grassroots musical traditions
The secret literary roots of your favorite Broadway showtunes
"Bone Music" by Maria Reva, recommended by Lara Prescott
So many music novels are about rock musicians—it's time for consumers and collectors to get their due
Sarah Pinkser recommends fiction about otherworldly bands, songs, and concerts
The Tony-winning show's writer and director discuss the storytelling challenges of bringing new life to old myth
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