George Varga Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
George Varga on XPop music critic for U-T San Diego. I walk the beat (as befits a drummer who doesn't drive). Now perfecting my closed-mouth ventriloquism. Eh? Can you speak up?

King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King
Daniel de ViseRock Steady: Our holiday music gift picks include the new @ArethaFranklin, @bobdylan & Almost Famous box sets, the books “Music is History” by @questlove & "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of BB King” by Daniel DeVise. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/story/2021-11-21/2021-holiday-gift-guide-2021-gifts-for-the-music-lover-on-your-holiday-list
Paperback, 2022
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): A Memoir
Sly Stone@kingbritt Larry Graham's playing on Sly & The Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" will get all three of my votes!
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00Member price:$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Music Is History
QuestloveRock Steady: Our holiday music gift picks include the new @ArethaFranklin, @bobdylan & Almost Famous box sets, the books “Music is History” by @questlove & "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of BB King” by Daniel DeVise. https://t.co/XqGkqqoxvV
Paperback, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Linda Ronstadt: Rock's First Female Superstar
Mark WatsonWe chat with #LindaRonstadt about her new book, music, Mexican heritage, border issues, religion and that letter she sent to the Pope in 2015 strongly objecting to the canonization of Junipero Serra. https://t.co/ZhCQUDdbNc
Hardcover, 2014
$16.99Member price:$15.29 + Free shipping10% off