Meet Me on the Equinox by Death Cab for Cutieġ9. Li’l Red Riding Hood by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahsġ4. Imagination (Is a Powerful Deceiver) by Elvis Costelloġ3. She has written thirteen New York Times bestselling novels, and more than five million copies of her books have been sold to date. Her newest novel, Gilded, is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. All These Things That I’ve Done by The Killersġ2. Marissa Meyer is the bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles series, the Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, and Instant Karma. These are some of the songs that inspired The Lunar Chronicles, either in lyrics or feel.ġ. Listen to “The Glamour” by Besos Digitales here. Listen to it on YouTube or buy the Porcelain Heart album on iTunes!īesos Digitales, an “acid house” music band in my hometown of Tacoma, WA, based their song “The Glamour” on Queen Levana and the Lunars. Talented singer/songwriter Beth Crowley based her song “Midnight” on Cinder. Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tylerġ3. A Kiss to Build a Dream On by Louis Armstrongġ1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floydģ. If you enjoyed her previous books or just love a good fairytale, this book is for you. With this book, Marissa Meyer once again shows that she is the queen of retellings. As Lovers Go by Dashboard ConfessionalĢ0. Gilded is a very original retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale. All These Things That I’ve Done by The Killersġ6. Stuck in the Middle with You by Stealers Wheelġ4.

Accidentally in Love by Counting Crowsġ2.

I Think We’re Alone Now by Tommy James and The Shondellsġ1.

Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae.

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli.

Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.What The Water Gave Me by Florence + The Machine.Fireworks and Waterfalls by The Parlotones.Meet Me on the Equinox by Death Cab for Cutie.

Gilded by Marissa Meyer