We love it when authors make playlists inspired by their books. It gives a totally new perspective on the work. Here are some of our favorite author playlists:

The 12 Most Important Songs Ever: Chris Smith’s Playlist for ‘The Daily Show (The Book)’

Not the Wheat or the Prairies or the Lost Swede Towns: Emily Fridlund’s Playlist for 'Catapult’

George Saunders’s Playlist for 'Lincoln in the Bardo’

Blooming: Rupi Kaur’s Playlist for 'The Sun and Her Flowers’

Rebecca Solnit’s Playlist for 'Hope in the Dark’

Where’s Neil When You Need Him?: Neil Gaiman’s Playlist for The View from the Cheap Seats