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Alison’s Playlist

 

There are a few fun things going on in this book. My favorite little motif is Alison’s deep connection to music and the little quotes from the songs that she’s listening to as she gets wrapped up in world of Brown University’s underground spy games. Since these are real songs, I thought it might be nice to share the playlist, so y’all could listen through her adventures on your next trip to the ice cream shoppe or roller rink. I’ll make an official Spotify playlist and share the link. And, for you old-fashioned, no-internet folks (how are you reading this?), I’ll write out the songs and artists and you can make a mix tape.

Alison’s Official Spotify Playlist

Accidents Will Happen- Elvis Costello and the Attractions

Be Calm- fun.

My Time- Minus the Bear

Australia- The Shins

Bloody Mary- Silversun Pickups

At Night in Dreams- White Denim

Common People- William Shatner & Ben Folds

Genghis Khan- Miike Snow

Nancy From Now On- Father John Misty

House Fire- Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin

Club Foot- Kasabian

Breakneck Speed- Tokyo Police Club

Only for the Night- Rx Bandits

New Partner- Palace Music

I’m Shakin’- Rooney

Sovereign Light Café- Keane

This fffire- Franz Ferdinand

 

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