In a 2014 interview with the New York Times, Bruce Springsteen detailed the books he adores, including those that inspired and helped shape his songwriting. Below, we will examine the books Springsteen cited during that interview – click on the images for more information.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’S FAVORITE BOOKS
American Pastoral: American Trilogy (1)
We subsequently examined the favorite books of author Philip Roth: Philip Roth’s Favorite Books
Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West
(As noted in prior posts, both authors & musicians alike cite Cormac McCarthy’s undeniable masterpiece as a favorite book). We examined the favorite books of author Cormac McCarthy in a subsequent post: The Books that Influenced Cormac McCarthy
Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley
Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition
Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos: The Story of the Scientific Quest for the Secret of the Universe
Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock ‘n’ Roll Music: Sixth Edition
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