What is correct:
1) Books and music makes life even better
or
2) Books and music make life even better
(saw a quote #1 and t-shirt with #2)
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BladorthinTheGrey
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#1 is ungrammatical, but perhaps it's ironic commentary. – deadrat Oct 10 '16 at 05:52
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1#1 could possibly be correct in the context that books and music are closely linked, as forms of intellectual/cultural stimulation — just as bacon and eggs is my favorite breakfast, and peanut butter and jelly is my favorite sandwich. – Scott - Слава Україні Oct 10 '16 at 07:47
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Depending on intent and logic, both expressions could be right. If you choose to establish a connection between music and books, or, if you wish to herald that they (music and books) go in tandem then
Music and books makes/is/has/…
will be appropriate – just as:
Chicken and chips is good for lunch.
But, if the two matters are considered separate or separately, then a plural verb will suffice:
Music and books make/are/have/…
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