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Create a playlist for your book!

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There are many things to be said about a great read. The perfect book can help you learn more about yourself and those around you, be a friend that is understanding and comforting, and even answer questions you never thought to ask.

But there is another form many will say can do the same exact thing – music. Music is a universal language where every single aspect like the lyrics, melody and instruments each communicate a unique message only the listener can understand. A great song, no matter how long after you were first introduced, can transport you back into a memory which brings back feelings of joy and content. Reading and music go hand-in-hand and this activity will help you bring together the best of both worlds!

Imagine someone wanted you to recommend a book for them to read but you could only describe the book using a playlist. There is never truly or wrong way to make a playlist, but these general questions will help you craft a soundtrack worthy of a book-to-film adaption.

  • What songs contain lyrics that describe the overall theme of the story?

  • The main character’s love interest or best friend is introduced to the audience, what song is playing in the background?

  • When looking at the cover of the book what is the first song that firsts pops into your head?

  • What year was this book published? What song during that time would describe the story? What song from another year would describe this story?

  • What song would the main character listen to during this story?

Bonus:

  • What song contains the name of the book either through the title or lyrics

  • Design the soundtrack’s album cover!