Music is often woven through our favourite novels, whether it’s a song dear to a character or a tune playing in the background. Music can also affect our own reading experiences – the song playing in the café that sums up a character’s feelings perfectly or a few lyrics on the page that remind us of something from our own lives. Transport the pages to a playlist by listening to some of our favourite books in music form!
We’ve put together a number of playlists for some of our recent titles, with songs that cover similar themes or vibes from the book. Check them out, have a listen, and let us know what you think!
BLUE SISTERS, Coco Mellors
9780008623005 | TPB OM | Out now
The Blue Sisters are exceptional, and exceptionally different. This playlist includes songs to represent each of the Blue sisters, as well as songs about sisterhood and empowerment. Songs include:
– Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves – Aretha Franklin
– Wannabe – Spice Girls
– Paris – Taylor Swift
– It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You) – The 1975
THE LIST, Yomi Adegoke
9780008544539 | PB | Out now
Ola Olajide is marrying the love of her life in one month’s time. She and her fiancé Michael seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: ‘Oh my god, have you seen The List?’
Songs include:
– Million Years Ago, Adele
– Vossi Bop – Stormzy
– Controlla – Drake
ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP, Emily Layden
9780008587802 | TPB OM | 1st August 2024
Dylan Read, the legendary country pop star, has spent fifteen years learning to craft the perfect good girl image. But when the body of Dylan’s missing best friend Kelsey is found at the bottom of a New England lake where they grew up, Dylan is drawn back to her home town. She must revisit their ill-fated teenage friendship and reckon with secrets that have stayed hidden for decades…
Music weaves its way in and out of this lyrical debut. Songs on the playlist include:
– making the bed – Olivia Rodrigo
– Fair – The Secret Sisters
– Ribs – Lorde
– Daddy Lessons – Beyonce
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