The Mysterious Benedict Society (the Mysterious Benedict Society #1)

Book Playlist

The Mysterious Benedict Society (the Mysterious Benedict Society #1) Playlist

by Trenton Lee Stewart

18 tracks

balanced

Aug 28, 2026

This playlist captures the intellectual adventure, mystery, and emotional growth of the gifted children in The Mysterious Benedict Society. The mix of electronic, ambient, and post-rock instrumentals with thoughtful vocal tracks reflects the book's sci-fi elements, complex characters, and secretive atmosphere, offering a balance of intrigue and warmth.

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Track List

18 songs

1

Zebra

Beach House · Teen Dream

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2

Ferme Les Yeux

Sylvain Chauveau · Des Plumes Dans La Tête

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3

Weird Fishes / Arpeggi

Radiohead · In Rainbows

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4

Petrichor

Amos Stovall · Petrichor

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5

Night Owl - 2014

Galimatias · Lost Cargo

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6

The Island, Pt. I (Dawn)

Pendulum · Immersion

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7

Late

Nils Frahm · Old Friends New Friends

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8

Echoes, Pt. 1 - Live 5.25.25

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd · Live 5.25.25

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9

Kids

MGMT · Viral Songs: TikTok Hits 2022 | 2023

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10

Puzzle Pieces

Saint Motel · Voyeur

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11

I Wish I Was the Moon

Neko Case · Blacklisted

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12

Young Blood

The Naked And Famous · Passive Me, Aggressive You

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13

We Come Running

Youngblood Hawke · Empowering Songs

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14

Electric Feel

MGMT · Feel Good Summer Songs

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15

(My) Grime Oblivion

V0ID LOOP · (My) Grime Oblivion

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16

The Less I Know The Better

Tame Impala · lower cortisol

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17

Safe and Sound

Capital Cities · In A Tidal Wave of Mystery

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18

Champagne for the Ghosts

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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