I’m not one of those readers who can listen to music while I read – I get too distracted and find I’m listening to the song and singing along instead of focusing on the page in front of me – but books definitely do put me in the Mood for certain songs. Not necessarily the movie soundtracks or the official playlists from authors and publishers, but particular songs that the Vibe of that book has evoked for me. So, here are my own playlists for popular books – just in case you’ve just finished one and you’re in the same mood.
Playlist for: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Little Girl Gone by Chinchilla
Safe & Sound (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys
The Hanging Tree by Rachel Zegler
The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Born To Die by Lana Del Rey
The Weeping Song by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Heroes by David Bowie
Just A Girl by No Doubt
Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
Read my full review of The Hunger Games here.
Playlist for: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Creep by Radiohead
I Did Something Bad by Taylor Swift
American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Cool Girl by Tove Lo
Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana
You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
Sorry by Beyonce
My Kink Is Karma by Chapell Roan
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
Girly secret by Girly Girl Productions
Read my full review of Gone Girl here.
Playlist for: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Labor by Paris Paloma
no body, no crime by Taylor Swift (feat. HAIM)
Speechless by Lady Gaga
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived by Taylor Swift
Praying by Kesha
Respect by Aretha Franklin
Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by Pink
Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Freedom by Beyonce (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Jungle by Emma Louise
Read my full review of Big Little Lies here.
Playlist for: The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey
peace by Taylor Swift
You and I by Lady Gaga
She Loves You by The Beatles
The Fear by Lily Allen
Celebrity Skin by Hole
I Was Made For Lovin’ You by Kiss
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli
That Don’t Impress Me Much by Shania Twain
Read my full review of The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo here.
Playlist for: You by Caroline Kepnes
Earned It by The Weekend
Video Games by Lana Del Rey
You Won’t See Me by The Beatles
Addicted To You by Avicii
Somebody Told Me by The Killers
Untouched by The Veronicas
Happy Together by The Turtles
bad guy by Billie Eilish
One Way Or Another by Blondie
Need You Tonight by INXS
Read my full review of You here.
Playlist for: Normal People by Sally Rooney
Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye (feat. Kimbra)
You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones
Chloe Or Sam Or Sophia Or Marcus by Taylor Swift
Someone Like You by Adele
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush
That’s So True by Gracie Abrams
The Black Dog by Taylor Swift
Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
Austin (Boots Stop Workin’) by Dasha
Read my full review of Normal People here.
Playlist for: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things by Taylor Swift
drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo
Breathe (2AM) by Anna Nalick
Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
Coffee and Cigarettes by Michelle Featherstone
Dear Prudence by The Beatles
Messy by Lola Young
Under Pressure by Queen (feat. David Bowie)
Hello by Adele
Float On by Modest Mouse
Read my full review of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine here.
Playlist for: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Are You Sure by Willie Nelson
Bigger Than The Whole Sky by Taylor Swift
In My Life by The Beatles
Hand In My Pocket by Alanis Morissette
Closing Time by Semisonic
If I Could Turn Back Time by Cher
Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amorosi
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
Read my full review of The Midnight Library here.
Playlist for: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
You Belong With Me (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
All The Lovers by Kylie Minogue
You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
Faith by George Michael
Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
Like A Prayer by Madonna
I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness
Breathless by The Corrs
Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
Your Song by Elton John
Read my full review of Red, White & Royal Blue here.
Playlist for: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine by The Killers
Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm
ANXIETY by Sleepy Hallow (feat. Doechii)
Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me? by Taylor Swift
Wicked Game by Chris Issak
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? by Nirvana
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Take Me To Church by Hozier
Where Is My Mind by Pixies
April 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
lol Literally just last night my husband was in the other room singing while I was trying to read and I asked him to be quiet. 🤣🤣🤣