As Charleston comes alive for the Spoleto Festival, Ladybird Books (299 King St.) invites the community to continue exploring music, art and theater beyond the stage through thoughtfully curated reads.
A few examples of books currently available at the store include:
- “The Creative Act” by Rick Rubin: A reflective look at creativity and the artistic process from one of music’s most influential producers.
- “Where the Music Had to Go” by Jim Windolf: A coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of the music industry that explores ambition, artistry and identity.
- “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda: The behind-the-scenes story of the groundbreaking musical, featuring lyrics, commentary and creative insight from Miranda himself.
- “Just Kids” by Patti Smith: Smith’s memoir chronicling her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe and New York City’s creative scene in the late 1960s and ‘70s.