The story follows the titular Amy after her father dies in a car accident and her mom wants to start a new life. One book that I particularly love is “Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour.” I have an old copy where I dog-eared the bottom corner on each page that features a playlist, which includes gems such as Sufjan Stevens “Come on! Feel the Illinoise!”, R.E.M’s “Nightswimming,” The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” and so many more. (If you’ve never been to the oldest independent bookstore in Southern California, what’s your excuse?) But, it is also because her books are wonderful and have long since held a space in my heart as never-fail comfort books. I adore Morgan Matson, and not only because, once upon a time, she went to USC and worked at Vroman’s while at Occidental. So, presumably, it makes sense that an author adding songs to a book is giving their heart along with their words. It could be a longtime friend you’re sharing it with - I recently made a playlist for a friend and titled it “you’ll probably hate this” - a significant other, or perhaps someone else in your life. I’ve often felt that sharing your Spotify (or Apple Music, who am I to judge?) and your music taste with someone is a sign that you genuinely care about them. My cousin showed me remixes that included snakes singing the song and I said she ought to be proud! My TikTok knowledge also included Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like.” But, the second she showed me that first video of “Berries and Cream” remixes, I knew I had to write about songs in books. It features a song from a 2007 Starburst commercial that found its way to TikTok and has people dancing and donning bowl cuts similar to the commercial.

Nevertheless, on this particular day, she told me about the “Berries and Cream” trend. (Though, I am tempted everyday by “BookTok,” but more on that later.) I just know that the second the app appears on my home screen, I’d be hooked. I avoid the app like the plague so this is a more common occurrence than I would like to admit. I was talking with my cousin over boba the other day when she proceeded to tell me about a trend taking over TikTok.

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