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Steven A. McKay Author Of The Druid's Prey

From Steven's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author History buff Storyteller Musician Metalhead

Steven's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Steven A. McKay Why Steven loves this book

As a fairly big fan of the band Rush I thought this was an interesting, entertaining, and emotive read. From the highs (literally) of the band's early years, through to the very sad loss of drummer Neil Peart, this gives a good insight into how the albums were created and why they made certain choices (like using more synthesizers, gah!).
I looked forward to reading the book on my Kindle every night, often listening to Rush music while I did so.

By Geddy Lee ,

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5 authors picked My Effin' Life as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.

Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.

Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of Rule Britannia

Steven A. McKay Author Of The Druid's Prey

From Steven's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author History buff Storyteller Musician Metalhead

Steven's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Steven A. McKay Why Steven loves this book

I've listened to all of Du Maurier's classic audiobooks but hadn't tried this one (probably because it's far less celebrated than her other works). When I was decorating my living room this year I decided to give RULE BRITANNIA a go and I'm glad I did. It's a little bit of a silly plot with America taking control of Britain and an elderly woman causing trouble for the invading soldiers, but I just love the author's way of telling a story and I ended up thoroughly enjoying the book. Is it on a par with Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, or The Scapegoat? Not even close, but it's still a fun read.

By Daphne du Maurier ,

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1 author picked Rule Britannia as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA

'Daphne du Maurier told of Britain leaving the EU fifty years ago' LUCY SCHOLES, THE TIMES

'The spirit of Britannia embodied' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

'She wrote exciting plots ... a writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN

'It is rather awful, Emma thought as she walked across the fields down to the farm, how this business is leading us all into subterfuge and deception, and we can't really tell who is friend and who is enemy ... '

Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cosy existence she shares with her grandmother, a famous…


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