Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller

A fascinating triple biography of the lives and careers of three of our most beloved singer-songwriters - Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. Through alternating chapters, Weller explores the cultural and sociological circumstances that enabled these three very different women to forge their own way through the pop music landscape, ultimately telling a larger story of women experiencing a newfound freedom and awakening in the 60s and 70s. Lots of juicy tidbits about the stories behind the songs, the men behind the scenes, and the struggles and triumphs behind the making of our most cherished albums. A great summer read: chock full of gossip, insight, and nostalgia.