Books like Modest Mouse by Alan Goldsher

Ralph S. Mouse, a house mouse who talks to children, roams a run‑down hotel on his tiny motorcycle, seeking adventure and freedom.

A candid biography of drummer Levon Helm and the pioneering band that shaped rock and roll from the 1950s to the 1970s.

1 volume ; 31 cm

The biography of music critic Lester Bangs, chronicling his influence on rock criticism and his relationships with prominent musicians in the 1970s.

Sylvester, a mouse gifted with a musical ear, is uprooted from his meadow home. He discovers a unique place to live and a fresh career path that blends his love of music with an unexpected destiny.

The definitive book about one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist; and the rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, this book is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.--From publisher description.