Reading during summer is one of life's great simple pleasures.
If you find yourself with a few days off and a few hours to yourself, these music books are all well worth sinking your eyes into. They're mostly fun, sometimes a bit intense, but always insightful.
Here's a short rundown of some of the best new books on Australian shelves this summer.
Paul Kelly by Stuart Coupe
Revered Aussie rock writer Stuart Coupe turns to the life of Australian icon
Paul Kelly for his latest work.
Kelly told his story richly in his autobiography a few years back, but sometimes an outside perspective reveals insights we otherwise wouldn't glean.