Read if you: Want a detailed look at an important year in movie, television, and music history.

I've noticed a slight increase in books that focus on one specific year (Can't Slow Down by Michaelangelo Matos, which focuses on pop music and 1984; next year will bring a book that focuses on 1996 sports history). This is an entertaining account of 1974, as well as the city of Los Angeles. From the Eagles, to Jane Fonda's activism, the popularity of TV shows like All in the Family, MASH, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and movie stars such as Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, 1974 brought about enormous cultural and political changes.

I did have some issue with how the Roman Polanski rape crime was (briefly) discussed (describing it as him having sex with the thirteen year old), A disappointment in an otherwise fascinating read.

Librarians/booksellers: A great purchase for your entertainment and late 20th century history collection.

Many thanks to Harper and NetGalley for a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.