Books for musicians

There's no better way to get an insider's view into the life of your favorite musician than by reading their memoir or biography. From their rise to fame to salacious gossip, band drama, and the overall lifestyle, these books have it all! Plus, what's better than jamming out to some of your favorite music while you read?

Read a list of Irish singer-songwriter Hozier's favorite books and poetry, including work by George Orwell and James Joyce.

Learn more about your favorite musicians with these memoirs

From Richard Ford to John Updike, read a list of iconic Irish actor Cillian Murphy's favorite books that explore male violence.

Tap into music icon Brian Eno's top book recommendations for the end of the world. For more reading lists recommended by famous musicians, artist, actors, and more, visit the Radical Reads book blog.

A list of books recommended by grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain, including work by William S. Burroughs, Charles Bukowski, Jack Kerouac and J.D. Salinger. Looking for more celebrity reading lists & book recommendations? Click through to the blog for books recommended by great writers, musicians, entrepreneurs and more! #kurtcobain #cobain #nirvana #grunge #90sgrunge #90s #90smusic #musicians #toread #tbr #books #reading #readinglist #booklist

A list of American actor Johnny Depp's favorite books, including work by Hunter S. Thompson, Charles Baudelaire, and Jack Kerouac.

From Sally Rooney to Roxane Gay, read a list of acclaimed actress Anya Taylor-Joy's favorite book recommendations.

The people behind the music that move us are as complex as they are fascinating. Here are 24 of your favorite musician memoirs!