We asked you, the RD fans, about Music For Reading. Even though 38% of you prefer not to listen to music while reading, we’re part of the majority who love to listen to music! Music and books are like pretzels and mustard. They just belong smashed together in inappropriate places. We asked our subscribers what they like to listen to with their books and here are some of their playlists…
Cindi K’s Chill Playlist
Featuring artists like Giovanca, Amy Winehouse, Adele, John Legend, Sabrina Starke, Emeli Sandé and more. Cindi K has picked out a wonderful selection of chill songs that make perfect music for reading!
Where to Listen: YouTube
Sandy K’s Best 90s 2000s R&B Party Mix
RD fan Sandy K chose this Music King playlist of R&B music from the 90s-00s. It includes artists like Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Usher, Mariah Carey and more. A blast from the past!
Where to Listen: YouTube
Jennifer S’ Book Music Playlist
With artists like Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Counting Crows, Coldplay and so much more. Jennifer has picked out some amazing songs, which we will definitely be blasting when we read.
Where to Listen: Spotify
Valerie W’s All of It Playlist
Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Within Temptation, Blackbriar, Bad Wolves, and more make up Valerie’s top picks! If you’re a rock fan – like us – then Valerie’s playlist is definitely going to be perfect for you!
Where to Listen: YouTube
Lofi Hip Hop Music- Beats To Relax/Study To
Patricia H loves listening to lofi hip hop music when reading. And we totally agree – lofi music is perfect to relax and even study to. Which makes it the some best music for reading. And it’s been streaming live on YouTube since February 2020, so whenever it’ll be there whenever you want to tune in!
Where to Listen: YouTube
Soft Rock
Featuring 11 hours and 15 minutes of music, this playlist will certainly accompany you through a good amount of books. Tricia M, Jenn M, and Evelyn R will be among some of our fans who will love this!
Where to Listen: Spotify
Country’s Greatest Hits
Shelly P, Abbie G, Liz D and everyone else who likes country music – this one is for ya’ll. With over 5 hours of country music, this is just what you need!
Where to Listen: Spotify
80s Hit
Is modern music not really your vibe? Well, the 80s will never die, so get a blast from the past with these hits. Trinity G, Shannon C, Margaret J – this is a playlist that any 80s fan will love to listen to whilst reading.
Where to Listen: Spotify
All Out 90s
If you’re like Melanie H, Kris W, Heather S and my dad, and you love 90s music, then this playlist will be all that and a bag of chips. It’s perfect music for reading!
Where to Listen: Spotify
Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy Soundtrack
Everyone’s favorite book and film series! Well, it’s definitely the favorite for Samantha B and Shamika L. They both like to listen to the soundtrack when reading other books (and we can’t blame them – it’s got some great songs).
Listen on Spotify: Fifty Shades of Grey | Fifty Shades Darker | Fifty Shades Freed
Honorable Mentions
As much as we wanted to, we couldn’t include every single song/artist/genre suggested by you guys, so here are some honorable mentions:
P!nk, Enya, Ed Sheeran, Queen, Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Yungblud, Lady Gaga, The Eagles, Panic! At The Disco, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Bruno Mars, Drake, The Beatles (we personally recommend Paperback Writer which is just perfect for authors), John Denver, Daughtry, Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, Imagine Dragons, Garth Brooks, Billie Eilish and many more!
