John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs (2025), by Ian Leslie, draws on a wealth of material, including footage from the recent Get Back film, to present a new portrait of this complex songwriting pair. The book begins in the aftermath of the murder of John Lennon, when Paul McCartney, ambushed by reporters, utters the seemingly callous words “It’s a drag, isn’t it?” From there, Leslie tells the story of John and Paul through song, and shows how, from their fateful meeting as teenagers in Liverpool, to their tumultuous Beatles years and beyond, they communicated their feelings to each other and connected through song. Beatles fans will really enjoy this fresh take on John & Paul and the story of their deep love for one another, even through difficult times in their friendship. You will definitely want to have your music streaming service of choice at hand while reading (or check out our collection of CDs by The Beatles, McCartney, and Lennon)!