Better Than the Movies

Book Playlist

Better Than the Movies Playlist

by Lynn Painter

20 tracks

balanced

Oct 17, 2026

3 mixes for this book

A bright, modern rom-com soundtrack for Liz’s movie-shaped hopes, her plan to win over Michael, and the more surprising chemistry that grows with her obnoxious neighbor. It moves from crush-fueled daydreaming and playful scheming through awkward sparks and emotional honesty to the warm payoff of choosing a love that sees you clearly.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Would You Be So Kind

dodie · You - EP

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2

Make You Mine

PUBLIC · Morning Energy Boost

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3

Crush

Tessa Violet · Bad Ideas

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4

You Belong With Me

Taylor Swift · Fearless (Big Machine Radio Release Special)

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5

Teenage Dream

Katy Perry · Chill 2010s

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6

Kiss Me

Sixpence None The Richer · Sixpence None The Richer (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)

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7

I Like Me Better

Echo Lauv · I Like Me Better

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8

From The Start

Laufey · Bewitched

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9

Everywhere

Fleetwood Mac · Greatest Hits

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10

Accidentally In Love

Counting Crows · Valentine's Day Mix

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11

You Make My Dreams (Come True)

Daryl Hall & John Oates · Rock Sommerhits

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12

Pretty Girl

Clairo · Pretty Girl

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13

Electric Love

BØRNS · It's a Music Match

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14

Can I Call You Tonight?

Dayglow · Fuzzybrain

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15

A-Punk

Vampire Weekend · Vampire Weekend

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16

First Date

blink-182 · Take Off Your Pants And Jacket (25 Year Anniversary Edition)

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17

Still into You

Paramore · Modo Gym

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18

Head Over Feet

Alanis Morissette · Jagged Little Pill (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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19

Falling Slowly

Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova · Falling Slowly

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20

Sweet Pea

Amos Lee · 2000s Chill

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Genre mixed

Era modern

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