Authors are including playlists inside of their books for the reader to enjoy while they read and the Aurora Public Library has various books with playlists included! Be sure to check both the front and back pages of your books to see if you have a surprise playlist.
Below are recommendations to get started. Ask your local library staff about recommendations for more books containing playlists.
“PS: I Hate You” by Lauren Connolly
Maddie Sanderson is on a journey to spread her brother’s ashes while also being stuck on a road trip with a man she wants nothing to do with. Her brother’s best friend who she hates, Dominic Perry. This book contains the main character’s, Maddie Sanderson, road trip playlist.
The Dream Harbor Series by Laurie Gilmore
The series include:
Read about the residents of Dream Harbor as they go through a series of problems related to identity, belonging and their dreams. A playlist is included in the front of all of the books.
"The Happy Ever After Playlist" by Abby Jimenez
Follow Sloan as she tries to pick up her life following a tragic event. She meets singer Jaxon Waters after finding his dog and both of their lives take a turn. Each chapter contains a song in the title. A full list of “The Happy Ever After Playlist” is located inside of the book.
Maple Hills Series by Hannah Grace
The series include:
The Maple Hills Series follows three different couples during college in Maple Hills, California. Explore how they all face different challenges related to their future careers and their current academic lives. Each book contains a playlist, but it is important to note that not all versions of “Icebreaker” were printed with the playlist listed.
"Sounds like Love" by Ashley Poston
Explore the life of songwriter Joni Lark as she tries to save her family’s music venue and find her love of songwriting again. But then she meets musician Sebastian Fell. A title of a song is included in each chapter to listen to.
Explore more at Catalog.AuroraLibrary.org.