Amanda Mark loves music and she loves books, so it naturally follows that she would love to read books about music. Her goal in life is not to read every book in the Nashville Public Library, though, no matter what her grandma might say.

A native Hoosier, Ms. Mark now lives in Music City with her piano, her books, and a never-ending pile of half-finished crossword puzzles. In the five minutes of free time she has each day, Amanda might have a chance to watch “Glee” (which her neighbors love . . . sing-a-long, anyone?), “Burn Notice” (love Fiona!), or “Chopped” (even though she’d never eat any of the dishes they prepare).