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Musician Biographies: Pop

This guide lays out the biographies of musicians and songs that best represent their work and their books!

Pop icons tell their stories

Billie Eilish by Billie Eilish
Call Number: B EILISH

ISBN: 9781538720479

Legendary recording artist Billie Eilish shares an intimate inside look at her life and career—both on and off the stage—in this stunning, photo-filled book. Billie Eilish is a 21st century global pop-phenomenon. Uncompromising and unapologetic, between her record-breaking, award-winning music and artistry, it's no surprise that she has become one of the biggest and most loved artists of her generation.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
ISBN: 9781668009048

Publication Date: B SPEARS

"The Woman in Me" is a memoir by pop icon Britney Spears, published in October 2023. In this deeply personal account, Spears opens up about her life, career, and the struggles she faced, particularly during her conservatorship, which controlled her personal and financial decisions for 13 years. The book reflects on her rise to fame, her experiences in the entertainment industry, and her battles with the media, mental health, and the legal system. Spears explores her relationships, including her tumultuous marriage to Kevin Federline and her years-long legal battle for independence. The memoir offers an unfiltered look at her journey to reclaim control over her life, her career, and her identity, offering both a raw and empowering narrative of resilience.
Madonna: A Rebel Life by Mary Gabriel
Call Number: B MADONNA

ISBN: 9780316456470

.Madonna: A Rebel Life by Mary Gabriel is a biography of Madonna that chronicles her life from her childhood in Michigan to her rise to fame. The book explores Madonna's influence on culture, her activism, and her challenges to patriarchal systems.
Heartbreak Is the National Anthem by Rob Sheffield
Call Number: B SWIFT

ISBN: 9780063351318

An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop's most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield. A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. An all-time great on the level of The Beatles, Prince, or David Bowie.