Music has always played an important role in my life, long before books and reading ever did. When I was younger, making a mix tape for someone was my way of communicating my thoughts and feelings when my own words felt inadequate. Not a lot has changed over the years, I'm still a huge fan of music and play lists. I make them for everything. WIPs, cleaning, exercising, baking cupcakes. And trips. Like this one which is just around the corner... My #BEA14 Playlist (so far) JAY-Z – Empire State Of Mind I love the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, don't you? Frank Sinatra – Theme from New York, York I have a tendency to break into a kick line Rockette style whenever I hear this. You have been warned. Beastie Boys – No Sleep Till Brooklyn Don't expect to sleep during BEA. At all. Guns N' Roses – Welcome To The Jungle When the doors of the Javitz open at 9a.m. ...