Books for the Grammy Awards
It must be nice to be talented. It must be even better to excel in multiple fields. In honour of tonight's Grammy Awards, this is a list of musicians who have also published books. Of course there are a lot of musicians who have produced memoirs but this list focuses on other types of writing, particularly novels.
50 Cent
Although better known for CDs like Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent has also written several books–both fiction and non-fiction.
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The Diamond District
D.J. must decide whether he will live be a law-abiding citizen or sacrifice his principles for easy money and a life of crime.
Formula 50: a 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan that Will Transform Your Life
50 Cent shares his fitness secrets. Written with Jeff O'Connell.
Playground
• eBook
In this young adult novel, a young bully must see a therapist after he attacks another student. Written with Laura Moser.
Nick Cave
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have released numerous CDs including Dig Lazarus Dig. He has also acted, composed film scores, and written screenplays.The Death of Bunny Munro is his latest novel.
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The Death of Bunny Munro
A travelling salesman's life spirals out of control after the suicide of his wife.
The Proposition
Cave wrote the screenplay for this revisionist western set in 1880s Australia. A lawman offers to release a prisoner to his brother, but only if another brother is betrayed.
Leonard Cohen
Singer, songwriter and national treasure, Leonard Cohen has also published novels and collections of poetry. His most recent CD is Old Ideas.
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Beautiful Losers
An experimental novel that intersperses the story of 17th century Mohawk saint Kateri Tekakwitha with a modern love triangle.
Book of Longing
A collection of poetry and art released in 2006.
The Favourite Game
A Jewish boy from Montreal matures into a renowned poet in this semi-autobiographical novel.
Steve Earle
In addition to acting, songwriting and performing Steve Earle has also published a novel and a collection of short stories. His most recent CD is I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive.
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Doghouse Roses
A collection of short stories.
I'll Never Get Out of this World Alive
• Audiobook
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• eBook
• Talking Book (restricted to Print Disabled patrons)
A doctor's life has spun out of control since the death of Hank Williams–a death the doctor may have caused with a morphine overdose.
T.I.
Rapper T.I. has written two novels about starcrossed lovers trying to survive in the big city without losing each other.
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Power and Beauty: a Love Story of Life on the Streets
• eBook
After the death of their mother, a young man and his adopted sister struggle to break away from the gangster who controls their lives. Written with David Ritz.
Trouble and Triumph: a novel of Power & Beauty
• eBook
Power and Beauty choose separate paths but they cannot escape their desire for one another. Written with David Ritz.
Sylvia Tyson
Sylvia Tyson became a household name in Canada in the 1960s when she was part of the famed folk duo Ian & Sylvia. She is one of the founders of the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame and a member of the Order of Canada. She has released 7 solo albums including one that accompanies her novel Joyner's Dream.
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And Then I Wrote: the Songwriter Speaks
Sylvia Tyson and Tom Russell edited this book of quotes and anecdotes from songwriters ranging from Stephen Foster to Nirvana.
Joyner's Dream
• eBook
This multigenerational novel traces the history of a family from the 1780s to the present in a book full of music and secrets.
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