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The Book of ABBA: MELANCHOLY UNDERCOVER in UK media!

Posted on 14/10/2024 in

Jan Gradvall’s long-awaited The Book of ABBA: MELANCHOLY UNDERCOVER has finally landed in the UK, and so have the great reviews from the media.

The book, which explores the deeper layers of ABBA’s legacy, has struck a chord with music lovers and literary critics alike. Leading publications such as The Guardian, The Independent, The Sunday Post and Mojo have all taken part in Jan Gradvall’s story and shared great reviews about the band’s journey and the melancholy that underscored their unforgettable hits.

MELANCHOLY UNDERCOVER was named The Book of the Day in The Guardian last week with Alexis Petridis saying that “it’s hard to imagine even the most obsessive fan leaving Melancholy Undercover without discovering something new.” Victoria Segal from Mojo writes that Gradvall “with this book, has found fresh life to the ABBA story”.

The Book of ABBA: MELANCHOLY UNDERCOVER is available now in bookstores across the UK and Jan Gradvall embarks on his UK book tour this October. Read more about this wonderful book in the links below!

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/11/the-book-of-abba-by-jan-gradvall-review-dark-backstories-and-new-revelations

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/dancing-queen-abba-song-lyrics-story-b2625575.html

https://www.mojo4music.com/articles/stories/the-book-of-abba-review/

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/abba-inside-story/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2024/09/30/music-books-from-the-melancholy-of-abba-to-the-dance-floor-riot-of-ash/

https://inews.co.uk/culture/books/the-best-new-books-to-read-in-october-2024-3306731

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