Birthday Girl

Book Playlist

Birthday Girl Playlist

by Penelope Douglas

19 tracks

balanced

Jun 21, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist reflects the emotional complexity and intimate tension in "Birthday Girl" by Penelope Douglas, blending tender, protective atmospheres with moments of uncertainty and hope. The instrumental tracks provide a nuanced backdrop for the evolving relationship dynamics, while the vocal tracks explore themes of longing, safety, and inner conflict, mirroring the age gap romance and personal growth in the story.

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Track List

19 songs

1

Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears

A Winged Victory for the Sullen · A Winged Victory for the Sullen

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2

Awakening

Submárens · Awakening

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3

Eloi

Klaus Badelt · The Time Machine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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4

Melancholy Waltz

Harper Avery · Melancholy Waltz

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5

Hushed

Helios Healing Space · Rest In Silence

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6

sLeepwAlkeR

The Pretty Wild · sLeepwAlkeR

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7

Driftwood

John Ember · Driftwood

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8

Silver Lining

Tristan Axvall · Silver Lining

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9

Anchor

Novo Amor · Bathing Beach

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10

Hold On

Alabama Shakes · Boys & Girls

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11

Skinny Love

Birdy · Chill Pop Hits

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12

Elephant Gun

Beirut · Artifacts

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13

In The Morning

Maxomar · In The Morning

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14

Call It Dreaming

Iron & Wine · Beast Epic

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15

To Build A Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

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16

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Arr. for Guitar)

John Mayer · Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

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17

Love Like Ghosts

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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18

Stay Alive - From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Soundtrack

José González · Calm Mornings 2026

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19

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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