I’ve read a few Beatles books now… this is one of the best! It focuses on 1 crazy year in the life of the Beatles, 1966. It was the year of my favourite Beatles album, Revolver. It was also the year that George Harrison properly started to learn the sitar, John Lennon’s comment about Jesus caused a lot of trouble, my favourite Beatles song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ was recorded, and the band had their last tour… among many other happenings.

This is a very detailed read and although it’s packed with information on what happened month by month, it never becomes dull. The author not only explains the events, he discusses how they were turning points in the band’s career. He also brings his own insights from interviews. I think that even Beatles experts will enjoy this book because it’s comprehensive and uses a lot of contemporary quotes, plus a selection of interesting photos. I’d happily read another book like it about 1967!

Published by HarperCollins, 2016.