History of Pop Book

I have always admired the books by Geoffrey O'Brien, and his ability to riff with or against literature. His book of music writings, "Sonata for Jukebook" is very much in his fashion. Which means it is not a straight-ahead history of recorded music, but more of a memoir and how music fits or fit in his life and narrative. The chapter on The Beach Boys I can relate to, in fact, I suspect that we are both around the same age, and therefore his music tastes are similar to mine. Or at the very least, songs that somehow creep into his consciousness. This is clearly a book on music by a poet. If you want history, then go somewhere else. But if you want to read an author and how music has made a huge presence in his life, then this is the perfect read for you. I love it.