reading tunes

Bought a new book last night guys! It's an Oprah Book Club pick, it's based on a true story, and has portions in Oregon. Win, Win, Win, as Michael Scott would say. 

I am excited to  dive into Wild, by Cheryl Strayed . I have only ready the first chapter, but so far, so good. 

From the book's website: "At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her."

Anyway, as I was browsing Songza for a good bedtime reading station, I  started to think about what makes for a good song to listen to when you're reading.  It has to be soft background noise, not overbearing, beautiful melodies that just blend into moment, etc. So then, I decided to put together my playlist of great music to read to .... or if you're like me start to read, but then nap to. The playlist is also great for work if you're one of those people that can't have too much going on or they easily get distracted! (Not that I get distracted easily or anything...oh something with glitter!) 

So without further ado. 

The Civil Wars :: Poison & Wine Whyyyyy must you be breaking up. Make it stop you two. You're like a mom and dad getting a divorce. Ron Pope :: 65 More Years God, I love Ron Pope. This song is so sappy and perfect. Joshua Radin :: Winter His first album is still his best album, hands down.  Jason Mraz ::After An Afternoon One of his more underrated songs I think.  Birdy :: Skinny Love Great rendition of Bon Iver's Skinny Love The Avett Brothers :: January Wedding One of their less known songs, but one of my favorites.  Lew Watson :: Sink Or Swim  Just can't stop listening to this youngin'  The Staves :: Mexico The Staves make some beautiful music. This is one of those songs.  Sara Bareilles :: Gravity  Hands down my favorite Sara B song, which is saying something. Love her.  Green River Ordinance :: Dancing Shoes  This song just makes a person happy, and if it doesn't make you happy. Then you have a black heart. Daughter :: Candles  love these lyrics: Just a young heart confusing my mind, but we're both in silence The Lone Bellow :: Two Sides Of Lonely This folk group is starting to blow up and it makes me happy :)  Houndmouth :: Houston Train Speaking of bands blowing up. This is Brad's friend's band. They are awesome.  Deer Tick :: These Old Shoes The lyrics. Fantastic. Doesn't everyone want to be loved this much?!  The Paper Kites :: Featherstone Every time I hear this song or see the video, I feel like I am in Where The Wild Things Are The Lumineers :: Slow It Down The best Lumineers song in my humble opinion.  Bejnamin Francis Leftwich :: Pictures  Beautiful voice. Beautiful song.  Alexi Murdoch :: Orange Sky  The OC Soundtrack anyone?! Not that I found this song there when I originally bought that CD or anything...
Happy reading! Or Napping! Or Working! Or whatever it is you'll do while listening to this play list :) 

Cheers, 
<3 BB