"If You're Gone" Inspired Playlist

Every once in a while I hear a song that reminds me of a certain book that I have read. Recently I had the chance to read and review If You're Gone by Brittany Goodwin (click on the link to read my review).
Book synopsis from Goodreads:

Lillian White was planning for the perfect summer- spending every waking minute at the lake with her heartthrob boyfriend, Brad Lee. But her world is shattered when Brad mysteriously disappears the night of his graduation ceremony- the same night he tells her he loves her for the first time. After law enforcement dismisses the case, classifying Brad as voluntarily missing, Lillian becomes desperate to prove that he couldn’t have just walked away. Not from his family. Not from his friends. Not from her.

Heartbroken but determined to find answers, Lillian begins to uncover secrets from Brad’s past that force her to question everything she thought she knew about him and their relationship. Will the truth lead her to him? Or are Brad’s lies just the beginning of the mystery? 

 Upon visiting the authors website I discovered that she had compiled a playlist herself for the short story.

Goodwin's playlist included songs from Daughtry, David Cook and Nickelback (among others). However my personal favourite is A Thousand Years by Christina Perri:

Here are some other songs that reminded me of If You're Gone:

Fix You by Coldplay

A Little Bit Stronger by Sara Evans

When You're Gone by Avril Lavigne 

Be sure to check out author Brittany Goodwin's post for her If You're Gone Playlist. 

My Top 12 Favourite Songs from 1971 (As inspired by 1971- Never a Dull Moment: Rock's Golden Year by David Hepworth)

Last month I had the opportunity to read and review 1971- Never a Dull Moment: Rock's Golden Year by David Hepworth. (To read my review click on the title link) I learned a lot about the early years of Rock and listened to some great music along with it. I thought it would be fun to share with my readers some of my favourite songs from that year.

Originally I had planned to share my top 5, but that would leave out too many. Instead here are my top 12 favourites, with one song representing each month of the year.

January: Your Song by Elton John

February: Just my Imagination by The Temptations

March: Black Dog by Led Zeppelin 

April: What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

May: Tiny Dancer by Elton John

June: Bridge Over the River Ash by Fairport Convention

July: Without You by Harry Nilsson 

August: What is Life by George Harrison 

September: Imagine by John Lennon

October: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton 

November: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

December: American Pie by Don Mclean 

Honourable Mentions: Working Class Hero -John Lennon, Amazing Grace -Judy Collins, Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo -Johnny Winter, Acoustic Medley -Bob Marley, Jeepster -T. Rex, I am..I said -Neil Diamond, Will the Circle be Unbroken -Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Baba O'Riley by The Who, Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan. 

To listen to the entire playlist of songs mentioned in 1971- Never a Dull Moment by David Hepworth, please check out my Youtube playlist here.

What songs from 1971 are your favourite? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave me a message in the comments. 

I was sent a copy of 1971 -Never a Dull Moment: Rock's Golden Year from the publisher (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review. 

Monthly Favourites: March 2016

Monthly Favourites

March 2016

Today I would like to share with you a new segment I will be adding to my monthly wrap-ups. Here are some of my favourite random non-bookish favourites from the past few weeks. 

I've been on a yogurt and granola kick recently. 

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One of my favourite Easter treats are Lil' Scoops, especially the kind with the white chocolate mousse inside

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I probably sound like a broken record, but I've been really enjoying watching season one of When Calls the Heart. It is a Hallmark Channel television show that follows a young woman who takes a teaching position in a western Canadian coal mining town. 

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My favourite movie that I watched in March was the 2014 remake of Annie, staring: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale. This was a wonderfully modern remake of the classic tale about little orphan Annie. I had so much fun watching it and singing along to the familiar soundtrack. 

One of my favourite games to play on Facebook is SongPop. My username is mlsmanreads if anyone would like to send me a challenge.

It doesn't take much to get a song stuck in my head, especially if it is catchy. Lately I've have Renegade by Styx stuck in my head. Yes I know, very random but I can't stop singing it..

And last but not least I've been really into listening to the Australian pop-punk band 5 Seconds of Summer. 

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These guys are just as fun as their music. Take a listen to She's Kinda Hot, so catchy!

What are some of your favourites from the month of March? Are you into any of the things I've mentioned? I'd also love to hear what you think of this new segment. Should I keep it or scrap it? Leave me a message in the comments.