Friday 26 April 2013

Feature and Follow Friday #10

Feature and Follow is a weekly blog hop hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read!

Q:  Is there a song that reminds you of a book? Or vice versa? What is the song & the book?

I'm sure there is! It's just that I can't really think of anything at the moment. Instead, I'm going to talk about a song that I practically discovered because of the book and will always associate with the book! It's Asleep by The Smiths which... well, I think you would've got it by now... practically feels like the heart and soul of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. 

The protagonist Charlie discovers the song in the mix-tape his sister's boyfriend made for his sister. I downloaded it the minute Charlie described the way he felt about the song and I listened to it on repeat while reading the rest of the book. While watching the movie, I nearly squealed when the song was played! The movie wouldn't have been the same without Asleep by The Smiths in the soundtrack.

Also, Expectations by Belle and Sebastian (oh, I fell in love with this song the minute I listened to it) is a song I'm listening to on loop at the moment and I would love to think of a book it goes with! I cannot think of any good matches though. I thought Confessions of an Angry Girl by Louise Rozett... in terms of general feel... but probably not! 


But I'm going to feature it anyway ;)

Which song reminds you of which book?

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16 comments:

  1. Unknown26 April 2013 at 11:20

    I haven't seen the film but the song is familiar.
    thanks for liking my page on facebook, liked yours back :)

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  2. Kate26 April 2013 at 11:45

    Hi, Thanks for checking out my blog. I followed back via Linky : )

    Kate @ Reading Under the Willow Tree

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  3. BookCupid26 April 2013 at 12:28

    I love The perks of being a wallflower. Great song, so sad :( Thanks for stopping by my FF. Following you via linky and twitter.

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  4. Unknown26 April 2013 at 12:46

    I loved the book so much!

    New follower, check out my FF at www.myviewpointonbooks.blogspot.com

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  5. Unknown26 April 2013 at 13:02

    The song is really good! I haven;t read the book however, so I can't relate.

    Here's my FF: http://ireadandtell.blogspot.com/2013/04/feature-and-follow-4.html

    New followerr :)

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  6. barmybex26 April 2013 at 14:51

    Oooh good song, I read the book and saw the film and it does fit. I love their 'anthem' song though - 'We Can Be Heroes' (the one they listen to driving through the tunnel)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. :D

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  7. Unknown26 April 2013 at 15:52

    That is a perfect song to go with that book! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am a new follower via GFC :)
    Brittany @ Spare Time Book blog

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  8. Daphne26 April 2013 at 15:56

    Haven't heard of these songs before but thanks for sharing them! :D

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Daphne @ Reading Until Dawn

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  9. LisaILJ26 April 2013 at 16:58

    I really need to read and watch Perks of Being a Wallflower. It looks so awesome, and I love the Smiths, so then working together would be awesome. Thanks for visiting my F&FF. New follower via FB.

    LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA

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  10. Shooting Stars Mag26 April 2013 at 19:38

    Perks is such a great book, and I loved that they did so well with the music in the film. I need to buy that soundtrack still!

    Songs are always making me think of books these days. I like to add them to my book reviews when I can. :)

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  11. Danielle Young27 April 2013 at 08:46

    I love the Smiths! I haven't read The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but I did just watch the movie and it totally killed me! Great choice! New GFC follower and on Facebook!

    Here is my FF

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  12. Vegan YA Nerds28 April 2013 at 02:46

    I'm usually reminded of books that have songs mentioned in them, I really like when I can make a playlist for a book :)

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  13. elena1 May 2013 at 10:28

    Fun topic! I do remember the soundtrack to Perks being a major part of people's lives. :)

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  15. Rachel5 May 2013 at 11:49

    I just read Sins & Needles on a plane going home and was listening to my music on headphones as well. Chasing Pirates by Norah Jones (I haven't heard much else of her)is an excellent song and now I'm reminded up the story every time I hear the song. Love it! :)

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  16. Unknown18 June 2013 at 21:38

    I can't think of any songs that remind me of a book. I don’t connect music to books, and I usually read in quiet. Phien dich tieng trung

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