A Soundtrack for Thirteen Weeks in Digby

I’ve always been the kind of reader who builds a soundtrack in my head as I devour a book… a goofy creative quirk that makes every scene feel more vivid. Naturally, I couldn’t resist doing the same for my own story, Thirteen Weeks in Digby, which holds a special place in my heart. Below is a 20-track playlist that echoes the novel’s windswept landscapes, quiet interludes, and the collective spirit that binds its characters together.

1. “Rivers and Roads” – The Head and the Heart
   For that first tug of departure, when the horizon feels both promising and uncertain.

2. “Meet Me in the Woods” – Lord Huron
   That moment of stepping into something new. Curious, cautious, and wide-eyed.

3. “New Slang” – The Shins
   Quiet wonder at realizing you’re on the verge of change.

4. “People Got to Be Free” – The Rascals
   The first spark of laughter echoing through a room full of new faces.

5. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver
   Wheels on pavement, heavy hearts seeking a sliver of familiar ground.

6. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
   Hopeful bounce for that long-awaited reunion.

7. “Trouble” – Ray LaMontagne
   That tightening in the chest as everything shifts off its tracks.

8. “Keep Your Head Up” – Ben Howard
   When words have failed but the urge to move forward refuses to quiet.

9. “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
   Finding your voice in the aftermath of upheaval.

10. “Reckless” – Tilly and the Wall
    Throwing caution to the wind because sometimes you have to risk it all.

11. “Home” – Phillip Phillips
    Reminder that home isn’t where you are but who you’re with.

12. “Sweet Home Chicago” – Buddy Guy
    An anthem for chasing distant skylines and daring dreams.

13. “Closing Time” – Semisonic
    The moment a chapter ends and something new lingers on the edge.

14. “Carry On” – Fun.
    A collective cheer for pressing on, no matter what comes next.

15. You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + The Machine
    Fierce, grateful exhale before the next push forward.

16. “Goodbye Earl” – The Chicks
    Darkly comic revenge served with a side of sass.

17. “Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
    Heart-on-your-sleeve intimacy that soothes every uncertainty.

18. “Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
    A warm reminder you don’t have to face life’s storms alone.

19. “The Story” – Brandie Carlile
    Raw, heartfelt honesty where every scar finds its voice.

20. “A Little Bit of Love” – Weezer
    A heart-lifting send-off for whatever comes next.

Listen & Follow Along

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Happy listening! And here’s to finding your own soundtrack in every story!

“We all produce music in our heads. When you’re reading you’re making music.”

— Khaled Hosseini