The Violin Conspiracy: Readalikes and Recommendations

Our One Book, One Community series is off to a fantastic start! Patrons are reading Brendan Slocumb’s The Violin Conspiracy, joining discussions groups, and enjoying a variety of programming related to the story, all leading up to our visit with the author on Sunday, February 25. There are still plenty of programs left to attend, so visit 1book.org to find out details about the events at all three partner libraries!

If The Violin Conspiracy has piqued your interest in the classical music world, we have plenty of titles for you to explore.  Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, there’s something here for everyone!

Fiction: 

• • Stealing The Countess by David Housewright

• • The Ensemble by Aja Gabel

• • The Rainaldi Quartet by Paul Adam

• • The Weight by Jeff Boyd

• • The Bridgetower Sonata by Emmanuel Dongala

• • Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

Nonfiction: 

• • Stradivari’s Genius: Five Violins, One Cello, and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection by Toby Faber

• • Tchaikovsky: A Biography by Anthony Holden

• • Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music by Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch

• • The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music by Steve Lopez

If you’re interested in more titles, stop by the reference desk at either location, or visit our website for a list of personalized recommendations!