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This was my first 5-star read (not including reread books) for the year. Granted, this is a very niche book, so it‘s not for everyone, but it pulled my ‘90s girl heartstring hard. A fun reminiscence of songs, a few of which I either forgot about or did not know. I‘m not a big podcast listener, but it made me get so close to listening to Harvilla‘s episodes. #12BooksOf2024

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So fun!

When you read 1 book in the sun & 1 book in the shade....I may have a slight problem 🤔😬🤦‍♀️ #bookwormproblems #summerbreak #currentlyreading

Entertaining, personal, nostalgic trip through the tunes of the ‘90s.

I thought I would just love this, being in my teens and early twenties during that decade. But instead it was just ok. I think there just wasn‘t enough for me about each song so the impact was diluted. It was fun to remember some stuff from the way back machine, though!

Loved 90s music and still do. (Hi Evan!) This fond look back was a bit too scattered to be a full pick.

So, I have to thank @JenReadsAlot for bringing this one to my attention! I had listened to the podcast for awhile, but didn't realize there was an accompanying book/audiobook -- and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to listen.

My tween/teen years were in the '90s, so these songs definitely hit home for me (although, surprisingly, there were some I wasn't familiar with AT ALL). Still, it was a fun trip down memory lane.

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Ironically,* I found out* about this podcast on Litsy, and now I‘m 100% ignoring my audiobook for it. 😆 That‘s not supposed to be the point of this app! But it‘s so delightfully nostalgic & addictive.

*Also ironically, the first two episodes I listened to focused on Alanis Morissette and The Gin Blossoms, responsible for “Ironic” and “Found Out About You” (respectively).

Link to podcast in the comments!

If you‘re stuck musically in the ‘90s like I am, this is a must read. Harvilla explores more than 60 songs that impacted the ‘90s in some way. Covering a variety of genres, Harvilla cages his choices with personal anecdotes or factual tidbits about the artist. It‘s a fun trip down memory lane and makes me want to listen to his podcast! Many thanks to @Megabooks for posting about this! #52BookClub24 #NonFictionRecommendedByAFriend

Finally getting back to the tagged book - a copy finally came in again for me through the library! Highly recommended for ‘90s music enthusiasts!

I‘m attempting my #hyggehour an hour earlier than 8pm…it‘s a bit easier on my evening routine to unwind a bit earlier. Hope that‘s okay! I‘ve got my weighted blanket and #Zeke resting against me. A candle is burning in the background, and cell phone on silent. #CatsofLitsy

Funny and engrossing, even when I didn't recognize a specific song! Harvilla has a distinct voice and a real passion for music, and I loved his leaps from song to song and topic to topic. #nonfiction

Oh my how I enjoyed listening to this! My years of high school and college! Thanks @Megabooks for putting this on my radar!

133/150 I did not grow up in the 90s, I turned 30 in 1993, but all the music discussed here resonates with me. As the cover says, the book covers more than 60 songs, everything from grunge to rap, heavy metal to R&B, and back again. I don't agree with all the author assessments, I like U2, but he brings a very knowledgeable opinion to the discussion. One note, if you choose the audiobook, the author sounds, to me, like ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Oh wow! As someone who was in high school and college in the 90s, this was fantastic! Based on the same named podcast, Harvilla shares his thoughts plus bts info on songs as diverse as Achy-Breaky Heart, Tha Crossroads and Creep, and surprisingly this alt rock fan and music journalist treats them all with tender nostalgia not ragging on any. His transitions between very different songs are seamless. Theres a great Spotify playlist, too. 😁🎶