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Check Out These 4 Music Books Now

For music lovers who are searching for the perfect read this winter, a number of new titles just may leave you ready to curl up in front of the fireplace with a book in hand. Whether your musical inspiration is a modern star like Beyoncé or a classic icon like Barbra Streisand, we’ve curated our roundup of musical tomes to pick up this season.

BEYONCE

Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story by J. Randy Taraborrelli, Grand Central Publishing: Since the 34-year-old diva has been in the spotlight since her teenage years with Destiny’s Child, it only makes sense Beyoncé would have an official biography. This title by biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli offers a closer look at the 7/11 songstress’s life, from her grand debut as a child beauty pageant contestant to her present day music career.

DISCO WITH LOVE

To Disco, with Love: The Records That Defined an Era by David Hamsley, Flatiron Books: For anyone whose musical tastes lean toward the groovy beats of the 1970s, this book just may bring you on a trip back in time to the decade of disco. Staying true to its title, To Disco, with Love explores the evolution of disco, with a focus on legendary performers like Diana Ross, Donna Summer and the Bee Gees. The book also looks at the impact that disco has had on the fashion trend, beauty and popular culture of its time.

LA REID

Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who’s Next by L.A. Reid, Harper: As the CEO of Epic Records, 59-year-old L.A. Reid has been a producer for 25 years. In his upcoming memoir (which hits the shelves on February 2), the former judge on The X Factor offers a glimpse of his success story. From his former gig as a drummer to discovering the likes of Mariah Carey and Rihanna, the Ohio-born music executive shares the tale of his rise to the top.

STREISAND

Streisand: A Biography by Anne Edwards, Taylor Trade Publishing: Known for her soulful voice, the legendary 73-year-old singer-songwriter first launched her performing career in the 1960s. According to Billboard, the chart-topping sensation has had an impressive No. 1 album in each of the past six decades. Her new biography (which is released on February 1) looks at her personal battles, musical talent, political activism and her marriage to husband, actor James Brolin.

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