I’m Glad I Did
I’m Glad I Did by Cynthia Weil is a reprint edition published by Soho Press in 2015, featuring 264 pages in English. Set in New York City during the summer of 1963, this debut mystery follows JJ Green, a passionate songwriter who defies her family’s disapproval of the music industry. As she embarks on an internship at the Brill Building, the heart of the emerging rock and roll scene, JJ partners with Luke Silver, a boy who shares her musical aspirations. Their journey takes a turn as they prepare to record a demo with the renowned singer Dulcie Brown.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of love and romance with the challenges of navigating a complex world filled with hidden identities and secrets. As JJ’s dream begins to unravel due to unforeseen tragedy, the story delves into the themes of mystery and self-discovery against the backdrop of 20th-century America. This edition captures the essence of a transformative era in music and culture, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of ambition and the impact of personal choices.
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Mad Men meets Nashville in this debut mystery set in 1963, written by Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil.
“I loved everything about I’m Glad I Did… Not just brava, Cynthia. Bravissima!!”
–Carole King, multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter of Tapestry and author of the New York Times bestseller A Natural Woman
New York City, summer of 1963: JJ Green is a born songwriter–a major problem, since her family thinks the music business is a cesspool of lowlifes and hustlers. Defying them, she secretly takes an internship at the Brill Building, the epicenter of a new sound called rock and roll. When she finds a writing partner in Luke Silver, a boy with mesmerizing green eyes, JJ believes she is living her dream. They’ll even be cutting their first demo with legendary singer Dulcie Brown.
But soon JJ’s dream is shattered by tragedy, and she must navigate a web of troubled pasts, hidden identities, and tangled secrets–before it snares her, too.
From the Hardcover edition.
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