I enjoy Fleetwood Mac’s music but I admit that I didn’t know much about the group itself going into this book! Don’t Stop does a great job explaining their backstory (how the band got together, relationship drama amongst each other, and still working together through it all). Not sure that I would be able to do that myself!

I like how each track on Rumours has its own chapter describing how the song came to be and the influence it has today whether it be social media, tv shows, movies, etc. It’s amazing for our society to be able to experience music that transcend decades. I recommend this book to any fan of music!

Thank you so much to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC!

**Don’t Stop** by Alan Light is a fascinating, insightful deep dive into the story behind Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song and the band’s enduring legacy. Light’s writing is sharp and engaging, weaving music history, personal drama, and cultural impact into a compelling narrative. It’s a quick, satisfying read for music lovers — whether you're a die-hard Fleetwood Mac fan or just curious about the stories that shaped classic rock. A great pick if you love behind-the-scenes looks at legendary songs!

I love Fleetwood Mac & this book just reminded me why.

I loved how each chapter was a track off the iconic “Rumours” album. I also enjoyed the mixed quotes from celebrities and normal citizens alike. Also shout out to the kids today that love this album as much as I do, I now understand how my parents felt when I learned to love this album.

Thank you to NetGalley & Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

If you know me, you know I love Fleetwood Mac. They’ve been my all-time favorite band since I was a little girl, and their songs mean so much to me. This is actually the second book about them that I’ve gotten access to through NetGalley. While the first book I read covered the band’s history as a whole, this primarily focuses on the band’s iconic album Rumours.

The author pulls quotes from many musicians as well as everyday people who love the album and even includes chapters detailing every track separately. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it very much.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

I am a huge Fleetwood Mac fan and was so thrilled to receive this ARC. Rumours is arguably on of the best albums of all time and this book dives deep into the why. The author breaks down the entire album, piece by piece, and it sets the pace in the same way the song line up does while listening. I enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend to fans of the band! Thanks for Net Galley, the author, and Atria Books for the ARC!

4 stars

“Rumours” is one of the top selling albums of all time, both in the U.S. and worldwide, but the amazing thing is how it has remained relevant over the years. On August 31, 2024 on the Billboard Top 200 albums there were only about nine classic rock albums represented. All were greatest hits selections (for example, Queen, CCR, Elton John) EXCEPT “Rumours,” Fleetwood Mac’s own “Greatest Hits” was down in the 170s.

The album was recorded throughout 1976 and was released February 4, 1977. Most people know the lore around it, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks were going through a tumultuous breakup, John and Christine McVie were ending their marriage, Mick Fleetwood was ending his marriage and Stevie and Mick were having an affair (I did not know Christine was seeing one of the crew members, but she was.). So most of the songs in the album were written and recorded in the context of all that angst.
The author goes through each song on the album (including “Silver Springs” and if you’ve never seen the 1997 full band performance of this song where Stevie is…well, I’m going to go with literally staring holes into Lindsey’s eyeballs straight down to his very soul you must stop reading this and go watch it RIGHT NOW. As the T-shirt reads, “Taylor might write songs about her old boyfriends, but Stevie makes them sing backup.”)

In each chapter the author also interviews The Youth Of Today to get their reactions to the song, because The Youth Of Today live themself some “Rumours,” whether it’s because they saw the “Glee” “Rumours” episode or they learned that “Daisy Jones and the Six” was loosely inspired by Fleetwood Mac or because of the ever present cult of Stevie. Anyway, the book is a great way to revisit this great album which still holds up so, so well. Make sure you have your copy handy because you’ll want to play portions as you read this enjoyable book.

I won’t lie. Rumours has long been one of my “top ten” albums. And, like many today, it was released before I was born. But to see how the making of the album, the road toward the iteration of Fleetwood Mac that we all know best, and just how it all comes together even now? Well, that makes me want to slap the AirPods in and start the album all over. I could go with rattling the walls and treating neighbors to the concert with the LP and my “you mean you don’t use a soundbar and that’s REAL treble and bass???” system, but it’s hot outside and I don’t wish to cool the yard that much.

But I digress. Seeing how this album and the art that is woven into its every single note and word manages to find a home in hearts of people young enough to be my own kids (ouch) makes me happy. Knowing that this album and this band are seen as the true storytelling artists that they are just brings a smile to my face. And maybe a tear to my eye when I think about Songbird and the woman who wrote it.

I must confess right now that I am a Fleetwood Mac addict. I love the group, so this is a gimme. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who shares my passion. If I could give more than 5stars, I would,