Would give this 10 stars if I could! Love, love, love this read! Daisy and Billie were so real to me- as were the other characters! I was immediately hooked to this read - and paused my life to complete it in almost one sitting (much to my 11 week old puppy’s dismay). Shortly after beginning it I had to stop and check google to see if Daisy Jones and the Six were a real band that I just missed. I am so excited to see this as an upcoming miniseries and am looking forward to seeing who will play these captivating characters. It also took me back in time, reminiscing about the seventies and the bands I loved and saw in concert.
Love the way the story was told through the lens of the band members, managers, Simone, and Billie’s family, particularly the ending. It brought so much more depth to the nuances of each character, especially the dynamic between Billie and Eddie. I cried, laughed, and found myself wishing to see them in concert!
I loved Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, but this is the most engaging book I have read in a long time. The timing of reading it after watching the third and fourth versions of A Star is Born amped up my enjoyment! I plan to add the rest of this author’s books to my shelf. Please keep writing Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Many many thanks to Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read this outstanding book!

Told like you are reading the transcripts of an interview, Daisy Jones and the Six tells the collision of a 70s ingenue and an up and coming rock band. It’s a fictional tale but you wonder how close some bands were to this story. I loved the dynamic between Daisy and Billy and the unmovable presence of Camille. It was a great peek behind the curtain without feeling like a voyeur.

In the mid 70s the band The Six were on their way to the top. They were almost done recording their first album and were about to go on tour when Daisy Jones, another artist on their record label but more known for her party girl attitude, was brought on to record a song with them. That song propelled them into fame and ultimately helped them to make the decision to include Daisy Jones in the band and record the next album with her. What happens after that is it what you would expect at all.

I honestly had no idea what this book was even about, but because it’s a TJR book, I had to request it as soon as I knew that it was out! I love that TJR is constantly trying new things with her books, not just in plots but also in formatting as well. I felt like Evelyn Hugo was completely different from anything else I’d read by her because it was about a movie star and her incredible life, while Daisy Jones is about a rock and roll band and their ride to the top. I also loved that this book was written in an interview style as well so you got to hear from everybody’s point of view, which also left me wanting to read more and more!

While I felt like this was very different than anything that TJR has written before, there was still a love story that was built into the storyline, which I loved as well. I can’t recommend this book enough. If you love TJR, definitely pick this one up, and if you’re looking for something a little bit different pick this one up!

I had not read anything by Taylor Jenkins Reid before I received an advanced copy of this; I’d read the publisher’s synopsis of this story and was drawn to the setting, the era, and the idea of it all. And then yesterday, I read Reid’s Evidence of the Affair and I knew I wanted to read this one right away, so I set aside the one I’d planned to read next and grabbed this one. I’m so glad I did.

A coming-of-age story set in the late sixties, with a setting that included clubs on Sunset Strip, singing at Whisky a Go-Go. A life of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Thoughts and facts are shared from different perspectives, various people both in the band and those that worked with them, knew them and some who were related to them.

This begins in 1965, but continues on through the years that follow in an effort to explain the breakup of Daisy Jones & The Six their expanding fame, but it begins with the original The Six members, their struggles, their hopes and dreams. Daisy is a girl as this begins, coming of age as she sneaks into the clubs on Sunset Strip, with a voice that will eventually get noticed, but it’s her reckless beauty that get her invited in by the bands.

Billy Dunne is the one leading The Six as they set out on their first tour, and a producer has an idea to try adding Daisy as a singer for ‘just one song.’ They were already a band on the verge of major success. Would Daisy add magic? Or mayhem?

This story is shared through a series of interviews sans questions with the now disbanded band members. This helped move the story along at a pace that somewhat added to the mounting frenzy as the story unfolds through the various members of the band involved.

I loved this from the start, and I really did not want to put it down. It may not be destined to be a classic, but it was completely engaging, utterly entertaining and a marvelous way to spend a few hours of my day.

Destined to be a best seller, this will be a 13 part series courtesy of Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine, and brought to you in conjunction with Amazon Studios, as well.


Pub Date: 05 MAR 2019

Many thanks for the ARC provided by Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine Books

This was a super fun read! After flying through the first few chapters I had to check the info to see if it was non-fiction even though I don’t remember a group with this name. The descriptions of the 60’s whether it was the style, the music or the state of mind was right on! I really like how it goes from one person to another proving how sometimes two people recall a past situation very differently. Really entertaining!

First, I would just like to say how much I enjoy Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books. You can definitely rely on her for a lovely, unique, and emotional read.

DAISY JONES AND THE SIX is especially unique, because it chronicles the events of a band’s beginnings and untimely end in an interview-style format. Reid is so good at writing realistic, empathetic characters and she nails it here with her two leads. Daisy Jones especially. You can really feel the music-filled atmosphere of this book, which is also great. As a huge fan of classic rock, and particularly Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty (two of the influences for this book), I really enjoyed the subtle references to their impact.

I didn’t connect with this book as emotionally as I would like for a TJR book, but I flipped the pages so fast! I couldn’t wait to learn more and understand what happened to the band. It’s a story you’re not likely to forget easily. 3 stars!

4.5 stars. This was unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s told in interview format without questions. At first I wondered if it was going to be this way the entire book and if it was, would it hold my attention the whole time? It really did. I was hesitant about this book even though TJR is one of my favorite authors. It seemed so different and not something I would normally pick up. But I was pleasantly surprised that this kept my attention and made me feel so many emotions. There was so much heartbreak in this book. As with Evelyn Hugo, TJR made me believe Daisy Jones is a real person. I love that this is being made into a TV show. It will be great on screen. Highly recommend! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy!

All the stars for this one! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book, from an author whom I already loved!
It's the story about the rise and fall of Daisy Jones and the Six, an iconic (but fictional) rock band in the early 70's! I loved it - its totally sex, drugs and rock & roll and I couldn't put it down as it feels very real! It's character based in an interview type format, with each person telling their version of what went down and how life in the band affected them! I am also excited to find out that this book is already in the process of being made into a TV mini series by Reese Witherspoon - for Amazon! Can't wait to check that out!!

Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again! This is an evocative novel and brings to mind Almost Famous. She has written a love letter to music and it is a joy to read.

This book reminded me a bit of the movie Almost Famous. I loved that movie and i loved this book. I'm not a huge fan of historical books, even if it is recent history, but this book transcended my aversion . Well written. Will be easy to recommend and sell.

I had to actually take a moment before I wrote this to review just…marinate in this story. I think if the goal of writing is to move you, to make you feel the characters and their emotions, to take you to a place you haven’t been before, this is one of the best examples of a novel that will do that for you.
TJR has always had a strong focus on characters, but with Daisy, I felt like I was there; I felt I knew these people. I loved the formatting of the interviews. I thought each character was given a whole perspective and it allowed us to see the band as they saw themselves and the way others saw them. It was a really interesting technique that paid off.
My parents grew up in California in the 70’s so I have a particular interest in this time period. I normally do not read historical fiction, but I feel like TJR draws me into her periods, making me research and analyze both time and people from the era. Even with Evelyn Hugo, I was avidly googling as much as I could about the movie stars of the golden era. It is hard not to when you feel so much for the fictional characters that seem so real. It is very clear throughout the novel that there are a lot of similarities to Stevie Nicks and to Fleetwood Mac and this made me positively giddy.
I wish I could review this book in a more clear context but I think my emotions are still all over the place after finishing. It was one of my favorite books of the year. Clearly my favorite TJR. And a book I needed so badly after coming off a string of bad reviews. I see Daisy Jones being a real hit.

Taylor Jenkins Reid steps out of her comfort zone with Daisy Jones & The Six. Known for heart tugging love stories like After I Do and Maybe in Another Life, Daisy Jones & The Six is a fictionalized account of the rise of a 1970's rock band from virtual unknowns to worldwide sensation. Rumours (pun intended) abound on the internet the group is Fleetwood Mac, but don't waste your time trying to figure it out as Miss Reid is adamant the novel is complete fiction. Told in documentary format through interviews with band members, their agents and producers, Daisy Jones & The Six is an ode to good old fashioned rock 'n roll, including the requisite sex and drugs. While disconcerting at first, this style of storytelling gives the feel of actually being in the sound booth or riding along on the tour bus. There's tension (sexual and otherwise) among the band, creative differences, marriages, break ups and babies. As the "author" states in the introduction, memory is a fickle thing and recollections of the same event are often contradictory. But it's these inconsistencies that makes Daisy Jones and The Six so enticing. At the center of the story is Daisy Jones-beautiful and talented, but with more demons than the Halloween aisle at Party City. Taylor Jenkins Reid is an extremely talented writer whose works are often underappreciated, but Daisy Jones & The Six has caught the attention of Reese Witherspoon-executive producer of the HBO mini series Big Little Lies and big screen version of Gone Girl-and Reese has optioned Daisy Jones and The Six as a web series for Amazon Prime Video (who knew little Elle Woods of Legally Blonde had such a keen eye for talent ). Daisy Jones and The Six is wise and witty, devastating and delightful, a throwback to the days of 45's and vinyl albums. The identity of the interviewer is a clever surprise that brings the story full circle. I know it's only rock 'n roll, but I like it-and so will you.

I feel like I've finally got my thoughts gathered enough to write a review for this book, so here I go. This book has seen so much hype and so much love that it easily became one of my most anticipated reads of 2018. Plus, I just flat out loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, also by this author, so I thought this would be a sure win for me. Unfortunately I must say, I am completely in the minority here, and admit that this book 100% did not work for me. It won a new personal record for me of "how many times can I attempt to abandon this book without actually abandon it".

Here's the thing. I don't particularly enjoy rock and roll/rock and roll culture, so that probably should have raised a red flag in the first place. But hello, this is Taylor Jenkin Reid we're talking about here, and if anybody is going to completely flip my mind perspective and appreciation for something around in a book, that's this author. I just wished that would have been the case. This book felt so gritty and just too rough for my taste. There was a lot of drugs and alcohol references and I get it, we're talking about the 70's here. But I guess I just wanted to see more from the characters and story development than what we saw was filled in my dirty detail.

Also, the structure didn't work for me at all. I just couldn't get into the interview format and feel inspired to keep on reading. Again, I can see the creativity in the author's choice to present the story this way, but in my unpopular opinion it wasn't a good fit. Plus, when you can't find yourself connecting with any of the characters or rooting for them and their motivations, it makes for a tough read.

Kudos to the author for taking a chance with this one on format and even content. It's unique and that's so great to see thrown into the sea of books. I can see why it could have worked out so well for some, but not at all for some other. I'm completely willing to pick up any new book by this author in the future, because I absolutely still have respect for her.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the free review e-copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Ballantine Books and Booksparks for providing me with this free E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I never had any doubts that I would love this one. #daisyjonesandthesix is easily, easily a favorite of mine this year. I loved the interview writing style of this book and story telling. The character development and unique dynamic of each relationship. I kept feeling like I was watching a movie, envisioning who each person was, what they looked like as they each spoke their truth. I was invested in ALL of their truths and that honestly never happens. There wasn’t one character that I didn’t care for (can you tell how much I loved this book?). Bad decisions, sex, love, drugs and rock’n’roll. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up when it releases. You won’t regret it. TJR has written another 5 ⭐️ read! Phenomenal book! I cannot wait to grab a finished final copy when it releases March 2019. Just in awe.

What an original story about sex, drugs, and rock n roll told through interviews of the band members. Daisy Jones & the Six- the biggest band on the planet ... until they weren't anymore.

I devoured this book in one sitting.
The characters in this book have so much depth your begging to learn more about each of them.

Daisy Jones, the beautiful train wreck. I wanted to strangle & party with her at the same time. Her selfish niavitey made her more endearing. She is determined to ruin herself as she reaches out for help.

Billy, the gentle giant Rock God. Battling his demons from every angle with his eyes in tunnel vision toward Camila.
One side glance and he could be done.

Follow the rise and fall of this epic band.

I loved this book and, like nearly everyone who has already read it, I highly recommend it!
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🌟Author Taylor Jenkins Reid @tjenkinsreid has truly captured an era— it’s mood, it’s tone, it’s culture— and shared the story of artists through a unique narrative structure. (And I LOVE when authors play with narrative structure!)
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🌟Years ago when I first watched Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous I was captivated by the era, the quirky characters, the music, the group psychology of artists and journalists and family members and groupies... Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all of that, but with her own unique style, digging deeply into the characters so we can understand the motives behind their choices.
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🌟The music is described so well you can almost hear it— and the lyrics are moving and beautiful (and entire song lyrics are at the end of the novel which is a nice touch). Also, while aspects of the characters can be seen in real-life musicians of the ‘70s, the author goes beyond that, and beyond the stereotypes, to give nuance and variety to her characters.
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🌟Thank you to @netgalley for giving me a copy (I was THRILLED when I got the approval email!!) in exchange for an honest review.
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I was a little leary starting this book, put off by the way the story is told. Initially it was very difficult to get a handle on the characters as we jumped from one to another. I even found myself flipping back to see who was talking. But, as I moved forward, the voices of the characters became so familiar that I had no issues knowing who was talking. More so, I realized that TJR had taken a big risk that really paid off. This wasn't a story that could be told by one or two people and she told it just about perfectly.

Daisy Jones & The Six does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of the California music scene in the mid-70s. The pace of the storytelling by the band members reflects the energy of the time. The music, drugs, sex, and alcohol seemed to flow one into the other and that's exactly how this story is told. I loved the moments of contradiction between characters, proving that the truth lies somewhere in between (or in some cases nowhere at all). I loved how the buildup of relationships could be felt just from simple little observations. I loved Warren and how he gave me a break from all the craziness, pulling me back from the edge with just a sentence or two. I was floored at how TJR could bring each character to life without a single paragraph describing body language. The entire story is told to the reader and It. Worked.

Then, there's Daisy and Billy. Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne are the center of this story, the rest of the characters circling them for what feels like a lifetime but in essence is only about 10 years. In a way, they're both caricatures of the flower child and rocker of the 70s but TJR brings them to life. Both can easily be seen as unlikable, but they're not. Instead they're flawed and relatable.

4 stars for Daisy Jones & The Six

This book reads like an interview with the band. I loved the alternating conversation and story-telling by each of the band members and their crew. This book was so well done that I forgot at times that it was fiction. It felt like watching a VH1 or MTV special. Books and music are my true loves and Taylor Jenkins Reid did such an amazing job melding them together. One of my favorite things was at the end of the book, she had the lyrics to all the songs in the album described. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a force to be reckoned with. A true innovative, creative and immersive storyteller. I can't get enough of her books!

The rise and fall of a popular music group told in their own voices in a series of interviews. Relationships, family, addiction, and the evolution of music is explored. The short segments and multiple points of view add to the enjoyment.

I was impressed with this book. The writing was impressive. Reid told the story from several different perspectives and she did it very well. The book is based on a fictional band that seems larger than life. The book is emotional and raw. Who doesn't love a good story about sex. drugs, and rock and roll?