A super group consisting of Kevin Devine and members of Manchester Orchestra. The band was formed in late 2010 after the members met on a 2007 tour with Brand New, and was originally meant to include Brand New guitarist Vinnie Accardi. They have released two albums, with a third titled III being announced for release on June 21st, 2019. Songwriting duties are shared between Devine, who often performs Bad Books songs in his own solo sets, and Andy Hull, the frontman for Manchester Orchestra.