Almost every book Kody writes has a playlist. These lists consist of songs that remind Kody of the characters or the story and, usually, are songs she listened to while writing. Enjoy!
Playlist for THE DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)
Note: Songs with a (B) at the end are from Bianca's perspective and those with a (W) are from Wesley's perspective. Others are just fitting the general theme or both characters.
- "Womanizer" by Britney Spears
- "Everything is Alright" by Motion City Soundtrack
- "Dirty Sunshine" by Lillix
- "When It All Falls Apart" by The Veronicas (B)
- "Take Me Away" by Avril Lavigne (B)
- "Push" by Matchbox 20
- "I Can't Stay Away" by The Veronicas (B)
- "Easier To Run" by Linkin Park
- "I Won't Say I'm In Love" from Disney's Hercules (B)
- "Stay" by Safety Suit (W)
- "Bruised" by Jack's Mannequin
- "Swing, Swing" by the All-American Rejects
- "The Way I Loved You" by Taylor Swift (B)
- "The Only One" by Yellowcard (W)
- "Two is Better Than One" by Boys Like Girls ft. Taylor Swift
- "The Only Exception" by Paramore (B)
Playlist for SHUT OUT
- "Night Moves" by Bob Seger
- "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly and AJ
- "Dangerous" by Katharine McPhee
- "One Girl Revolution" by Saving Jane
- "Autumn" by Sparks the Rescue
- "Don't Touch (The Zoom Zoom Song)" by Ashley Tisdale
- "What it Feels Like For a Girl" by Madonna
- "Impossible" by Shontelle
- "Smile" by Lily Allen
- "Can't Hold Us Down" by Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim
- "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga
- "Sweet Silver Lining" by Kate Voegele
- "Come On Closer" by Jem
- "Doll Parts" by Hole
- "Tearin' Up My Heart" by *NSync
- "Apology" by Safetysuit
- "Vindicated" by Dashboard Confessional
Playlist for A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE
Note: A Midsummer's Nightmare actually has 2 playlists. One is Whitley's Playlist, made up of songs Whitley would actually listen to (songs released before 1999) and the other is made up of songs that Whitley wouldn't approve of, even though I think they fit the book well.
Whitley's List
- "School's Out" by Alice Cooper
- "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama
- "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
- "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
- "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer
- "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett
- "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia
- "Criminal" by Fiona Apple
- "Alone" by Heart
- "Listen to Your Heart" by Roxette
- "Wonderwall" by Oasis
The Extended Playlist
Note: Songs with an (N) at the end are from Nathan's perspective, songs with a (W) are from Whitley's perspective, and the rest are just general or go both ways.
- "A Party Song (The Walk of Shame)" by All Time Low (N)
- "Again I Go Unnoticed" by Dashboard Confessional (W)
- "Wish You Were" by Kate Voegele (W)
- "Dirrty" by Christina Aguilera
- "Save Me" by Unwritten Law (W)
- "Hot Mess" by Cobra Starship
- "4ever" by the Veronicas (W)
- "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" by All Time Low (N)
- "My Prerogative" by Britney Spears (W)
- "Unwanted" by Avril Lavigne (W)
- "Innocent" by Taylor Swift (N)
- "Sober" by Pink (W)
- "Orphans" by Jack's Mannequin
- "Fences" by Paramore
- "Closer" by Dido
- "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey (W)
- "Confessions of a Broken Heart" by Lindsay Lohan (W)
- "The Resolution" by Jack's Mannequin (W)
- "Time After Time" by Quietdrive
- "Try" by Nelly Furtado (W)
Playlist for LYING OUT LOUD
- "Bad Day" by Something Corporate
- "Girlfriend" by Icona Pop
- "How Come You Don't Want Me" by Tegan and Sara
- "Boyfriend" by Best Coast
- "Home" by GABRIELLE ALPIN
- "distance" by Christina Perri
- "You Wouldn't Like Me" by Tegan and Sara
- "Close to Home" by Young Summer
- "Amy, I" by Jack's Mannequin
- "Waiting Game" by Banks
- "Pompeii" by Bastille
- "Black" by Pearl Jam
- "Where Does the Good Go" by Tegan and Sara
- "Nobody's Home" by Caroline Pennell
- "Lying in the Mirror" by GABRIELLE ALPIN
- "Lego House" by Ed Sheeran
- "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers