Peter Nashel tackled the romantic comedy "Book Club" by crafting a warm, character-driven score that knew exactly what it needed to be—supportive without stealing the show.

Underscoring the hilarious and heartfelt acting of Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen, he created musical themes that enhanced the world, while playing nice with an extensive catalog of licensed tracks from Tom Petty to Bob Dylan. The approach was all about restraint and the human touch, using live percussionists and small orchestral elements that felt polished, nuanced, but never insistent.

The result helped propel the mid-budget comedy to over $104 million worldwide and an army of die hard fans.