Daisy Jones and The Six

Author Taylor Jenkins Reid
Publisher Random House
Publish Date 5 March 2019
Run Time 9 hours and 4 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Biographical fiction, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the author of THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and the bestselling MALIBU RISING

'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON

Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six.

Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They sold out arenas from coast to coast.

Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.

Everyone was there.

Everyone remembers it differently.

Nobody knew why they split. Until now . . .

'The verdict: Daisy Jones steals the limelight' STYLIST

'New obsession, incoming' TELEGRAPH

'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON

'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES

'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES

'Reads like an addictive Netflix documentary meets A Star Is Born - despite being utterly fictional. It's also a call-to-arms that when you find your niche, don't doubt, embrace it' EMERALD STREET

'Well observed, sensitively told . . . a great read' BBC

'A tremendously engaging, and completely believable tale of rock and roll excess... inventive, persuasive and completely satisfying' DYLAN JONES

'I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon' ERIN KELLY

'DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a transporting novel - at once a love story, a glimpse into the combustible inner workings of a rock-and-roll band, and a pitch-perfect recreation of the music scene of the Fleetwood Mac era. You'll never want it to end' CECILIA AHERN

'Once in a blue moon you get to discover a book you end up pressing upon many other people to read. Taylor Jenkins Reid has got every nuance, every detail exact and right. I loved every word' PAUL REES

'So brilliantly written I thought all the characters were real . . . I couldn't put it down' EDITH BOWMAN

'Explosive . . . a gorgeous novel and a ravishing read' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'The characters leap off the page, seducing you with their dramas, and making you wish the band was real' HEAT

'The heady haze of the 70s music scene, and a perfectly flawed Daisy, combine to create a fresh, rock n roll read. I loved it' ALI LAND, author of Good Me Bad Me

© Taylor Jenkins Reid 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

Critics Review

[T]his absorbing novel is full of irresistible characters, and brilliantly evokes its time and place. It's my favourite novel of the year.

Daily Mirror

Unique, inventive and stylish...It's exciting and intoxicating, and I loved the effortlessly cool Daisy Jones. It is a novel I'll revisit regularly.

Woman & Home

I totally fell for Taylor Jenkins Reid’s engaging recreation of the 70s rock 'n' roll scene . . . this novel has a lot of heart.

Good Housekeeping

Part juicy celebrity tell-all, part A Star Is Born . . . Be prepared to read it in a single night.

Vogue, Best New Books 2019

I devoured DAISY JONES AND THE SIX in a day, falling head over heels for it. Taylor Jenkins Reid transported me into the magic of the 70's music scene in a way I'll never forget. The characters were beautifully layered and complex... Daisy and the band captured my heart, and they're sure to capture yours too.

Reese Witherspoon

Fascinating . . . you can't wait to find out what happens next . . . Everyone should read this.

Claudia Winkleman, RADIO 2

The heady haze of the 70s music scene, and a perfectly flawed Daisy, combine to create a fresh, rock n roll read. I loved it.

Ali Land

Taylor Jenkins Reid is a stunning writer whose characters are unforgettable and whose stories are deeply emotional. Her new book is her most gripping yet.

Emily Giffin

Utterly believable . . . fabulously entertaining.

The Times

I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon.

Erin Kelly

User Reviews

Book 4.4

Narration 4.9

5.0

A really enjoyable book. Loved it being narrated by different people, it really brought the story to life.

Treasure 05/11/2024

4.0

5.0

Turtleneck 12/12/2023

3.0

5.0

I don't think there is enough plot here for this to feel worthwhile as a paper book (and I say that having enjoyed other work from this author) but it's a very enjoyable audio experience with a full cast. Like listening to the sound of a music documentary, albeit without any actual music. Light and easy listening but not one that will stay with me.

akuncedi 03/08/2023

5.0

Such a fun story. The full cast audio really blew me away, they are all very talented narrators !

cboy7 14/07/2023

5.0

Amazing narration, I can see why it won awards. I was worried it would be hard to get into with so many voices but it really wasn’t

daisyro24 10/06/2023

5.0

sophiefreeman 01/04/2023

5.0

Spencesational 30/03/2023

5.0

suziephillips 25/03/2023

4.0

Really enjoyed this story, the writing really paints a picture and it was an easy listen for sure.
The narration was great, having a whole cast for the different characters really worked, although it did take quite a long time to figure out which voice belonged to which character, so bear with it!

megchaplin 23/03/2023

4.0

5.0

I read the book in one sitting with memories of my 1970s. No drugs or LA scene but plenty of booze and playing records with friends.
The Amazon series is fabulous, bursting with music and colour and flamboyant characters, but some story arcs have been adapted and I wasn’t sure how much had changed.
This audiobook enabled med to slow down and relive the story as the author intended. The narration is brilliant and brought the book to life but also reminded me how much the book chops and changes between the characters. I know there are a lot of characters the story would have flowed better without quite so much chopping and changing.
I understand better now the adaptations that were made to bring the book to a video series and I think they did well. I’m glad it’s been serialised and not made into a film as the serial has allowed more of their music to be appreciated.
I used to think that nothing good came out of the 70’s of gas shortages, inflation and strikes but there were some great rock bands in the decade
Aurora is available to stream on your music channel. Check it and remember the story behind each track

VRS 13/03/2023

3.0

5.0

laraisobel 25/01/2023

5.0

Wow, I absolutely loved this!
An epic story of a 70s band, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, it’s full of rock 'n' roll lifestyle and romantic entanglements. This is TJR at her very best.
Narrated by a full cast of characters, the audiobook is an incredible performance. Even if you have already read the book, give it a listen - you won’t regret it.

KP 24/06/2022

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