Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial: a Novel | Bryan Washington | The City We Became | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the vivid and immersive setting of Memorial, The City We Became offers a fantastical version of New York City that comes to life through the eyes of its diverse inhabitants, exploring themes of identity, community, and the power of storytelling. |
| Beautiful | Stacy McAnulty | I Am Enough | Grace Byers | If you enjoyed the empowering message of self-acceptance and self-love in Beautiful, you might appreciate I Am Enough for its lyrical prose, vibrant illustrations, and uplifting themes of self-worth and inner strength. |
| Beautiful | Stacy McAnulty | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you were moved by Beautiful's celebration of diversity and inclusivity, you might find The Day You Begin inspiring with its poignant storytelling, evocative artwork, and themes of empathy, courage, and belonging. |
| Beautiful | Stacy McAnulty | The Wonderful Things You Will Be | Emily Winfield Martin | If you enjoyed the whimsical and heartwarming tone of Beautiful, The Wonderful Things You Will Be offers a delightful exploration of childhood dreams, imagination, and potential, with charming illustrations and a reassuring message of unconditional love. |
| My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, 7 | Hideyuki Furuhashi | One-Punch Man, Vol. 1 | ONE | If you enjoyed the superhero and action elements of My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, you might appreciate One-Punch Man for its satirical take on the superhero genre, over-the-top action scenes, and unique protagonist with god-like powers. |
| My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, 7 | Hideyuki Furuhashi | Tiger & Bunny, Vol. 1 | Mizuki Sakakibara | If you enjoyed the concept of superheroes operating in a corporate-sponsored world in My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, you might enjoy Tiger & Bunny for its exploration of the commercialization of superheroes, unique character designs, and engaging action scenes. |
| My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, 7 | Hideyuki Furuhashi | Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1 | Yusei Matsui | If you enjoyed the humor and character dynamics in My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, you might appreciate Assassination Classroom for its blend of comedy and action, memorable cast of characters, and unique premise of students trying to assassinate their alien teacher. |
| In the Night Kitchen | Maurice Sendak | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | If you enjoyed the imaginative and surreal elements of In the Night Kitchen, you might appreciate Where the Wild Things Are for its dreamlike quality, vivid illustrations, and exploration of a child's inner world. |
| In the Night Kitchen | Maurice Sendak | Harold and the Purple Crayon | Crockett Johnson | If you enjoyed the whimsical and creative nature of In the Night Kitchen, you might enjoy Harold and the Purple Crayon for its inventive use of a child's imagination, simple yet engaging illustrations, and playful storytelling. |
| In the Night Kitchen | Maurice Sendak | The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein | If you appreciated the emotional depth and poignant themes of In the Night Kitchen, you might enjoy The Giving Tree for its exploration of the relationship between humans and nature, its bittersweet tone, and its ability to evoke strong emotions in readers of all ages. |
| Lost Children Archive | Valeria Luiselli | Exit West | Mohsin Hamid | If you enjoyed the exploration of displacement and migration in Lost Children Archive, you might appreciate Exit West for its poignant portrayal of two refugees' journey and the magical realism elements that add a unique layer to the story. |
| Lost Children Archive | Valeria Luiselli | The Overstory | Richard Powers | If you were captivated by the themes of nature and environmentalism in Lost Children Archive, you might find The Overstory intriguing with its interweaving stories of people and trees, and its exploration of the relationship between humans and the natural world. |
| Lost Children Archive | Valeria Luiselli | The Nickel Boys | Colson Whitehead | If you appreciated the social commentary and the use of history in Lost Children Archive, The Nickel Boys might be a good fit for you with its exploration of the brutal reality of a reform school in the 1960s and its commentary on systemic racism and injustice. |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo | Paul Tobin | Bone: Out from Boneville | Jeff Smith | If you enjoyed the humor and adventure in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo, you might like Bone: Out from Boneville, which also features a quirky cast of characters, fantastical elements, and a fun and engaging storyline. |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo | Paul Tobin | Amulet: The Stonekeeper | Kazu Kibuishi | If you enjoyed the action and fantasy elements of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo, you might enjoy Amulet: The Stonekeeper, which features a young protagonist on a quest to save her family, magical creatures, and a richly imagined world. |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo | Paul Tobin | Nimona | Noelle Stevenson | If you enjoyed the humor and irreverence of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo, you might appreciate Nimona, which features a shapeshifting sidekick who teams up with a villain to take on a corrupt government, blending humor, heart, and action in a delightful way. |
| Small World | Ishta Mercurio | The Watcher | Joan Hiatt Harlow | If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit and themes of exploration in Small World, you might appreciate The Watcher for its exciting tale of a young girl's journey to save her father and the Alaskan wilderness, as well as its focus on environmentalism and the power of friendship. |
| Small World | Ishta Mercurio | The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill | If you were drawn to Small World's magical and imaginative elements, you might find The Girl Who Drank the Moon enchanting with its captivating world-building, memorable characters, and exploration of the power of stories and the consequences of fear. |
| Small World | Ishta Mercurio | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue in Small World, The Secret Keepers might be a good fit with its thrilling adventure, clever puzzles, and themes of friendship and trust, as well as its atmospheric setting and engaging characters. |
| The Bear's Garden | Marcie Colleen | The Curious Garden | Peter Brown | If you enjoyed the theme of community and the power of nature in The Bear's Garden, you might appreciate The Curious Garden for its similar message of the transformative power of gardening and the importance of taking care of our environment. |
| The Bear's Garden | Marcie Colleen | Miss Rumphius | Barbara Cooney | If you were captivated by the beautiful illustrations and the message of making the world a better place in The Bear's Garden, you might find Miss Rumphius inspiring with its story of a woman who travels the world and spreads beauty through planting lupine seeds. |
| The Bear's Garden | Marcie Colleen | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | If you enjoyed the idea of a garden as a place of healing and transformation in The Bear's Garden, The Secret Garden offers a classic tale of a young girl who discovers a hidden garden and, through her care and attention, brings it back to life and transforms herself in the process. |
| The Dog-Gone Mystery | Gertrude Chandler Warner | The Boxcar Children | Gertrude Chandler Warner | As a fan of Gertrude Chandler Warner, you might enjoy The Boxcar Children, the first book in the series, which follows four orphaned siblings who create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar. The series features similar themes of mystery, adventure, and resourcefulness. |
| The Dog-Gone Mystery | Gertrude Chandler Warner | Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective | Donald J. Sobol | If you enjoyed the mystery-solving aspect of The Dog-Gone Mystery, you might appreciate Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, which features a young sleuth who solves cases in his hometown with the help of his photographic memory and deductive reasoning. |
| The Dog-Gone Mystery | Gertrude Chandler Warner | Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense of The Dog-Gone Mystery, you might enjoy Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the Nancy Drew series. The book follows Nancy as she investigates a missing will and uncovers a web of secrets and lies in her small town. |
| The Finisher | Peter Lovesey | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Alexander McCall Smith | If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of The Finisher, you might appreciate The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency for its engaging characters, unique setting, and charming blend of humor and suspense. |
| The Finisher | Peter Lovesey | The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley | If you were captivated by The Finisher's clever plot twists and turns, you might find The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie intriguing with its precocious young protagonist, atmospheric setting, and intricate mystery. |
| The Finisher | Peter Lovesey | The Cuckoo's Calling | Robert Galbraith | If you enjoyed the investigative elements of The Finisher, The Cuckoo's Calling offers a gripping story that follows a private detective as he delves into the seedy underbelly of London's high society, providing a thrilling and suspenseful reading experience. |
| I am Nibbles | Nibbles (with help from Lori C. Froeb) | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Laura Numeroff | If you enjoyed the cute and playful nature of I am Nibbles, you might also enjoy If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, which features a similar animal protagonist and whimsical storytelling that is sure to delight young readers. |
| I am Nibbles | Nibbles (with help from Lori C. Froeb) | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | If you liked the charming illustrations and animal characters in I am Nibbles, you might also enjoy The Tale of Peter Rabbit, a classic children's book that features a mischievous rabbit and beautiful watercolor illustrations. |
| I am Nibbles | Nibbles (with help from Lori C. Froeb) | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the gentle and soothing tone of I am Nibbles, you might also enjoy Goodnight Moon, a beloved bedtime story that features a calming rhythm and beautiful illustrations that will help young readers drift off to sleep. |
| Where the Forest Meets the Stars | Glendy Vanderah | The Snow Child | Eowyn Ivey | If you enjoyed the magical realism and the heartwarming story of Where the Forest Meets the Stars, you might appreciate The Snow Child for its similar blend of folklore and realism, as well as its exploration of the relationship between humans and nature. |
| Where the Forest Meets the Stars | Glendy Vanderah | The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | If you were captivated by the Alaskan setting and the themes of survival and healing in Where the Forest Meets the Stars, you might find The Great Alone intriguing with its gripping story of a family's struggle to survive in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, and its exploration of the power of love and resilience. |
| Where the Forest Meets the Stars | Glendy Vanderah | The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill | If you enjoyed the magical and whimsical elements of Where the Forest Meets the Stars, The Girl Who Drank the Moon offers a captivating story that explores the power of love, sacrifice, and the magic of storytelling, providing a heartwarming and enchanting reading experience. |
| Snail & Worm, Again | Tina Kügler | Elephant & Piggie series | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the humorous and heartwarming friendship between Snail and Worm, you might also enjoy the Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems. The series features two best friends who go on adventures and learn valuable life lessons together, all while making readers laugh out loud. |
| Snail & Worm, Again | Tina Kügler | Frog and Toad Are Friends | Arnold Lobel | If you liked the charming and endearing characters of Snail and Worm, you might also enjoy Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. The book features two best friends who support each other through thick and thin, and the stories are filled with humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons. |
| Snail & Worm, Again | Tina Kügler | The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the playful and engaging illustrations in Snail & Worm, Again, you might also enjoy The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! by Mo Willems. The book features a hilarious and irreverent pigeon who tries to convince a duckling to share a hot dog with him, and the illustrations are just as expressive and entertaining as those in Snail & Worm, Again. |
| There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and humorous tone of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy, you might also enjoy The Cat in the Hat, another classic children's book with a mischievous and entertaining story that will delight young readers. |
| There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | Diary of a Worm | Doreen Cronin | If you liked the silly and imaginative premise of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy, you might enjoy Diary of a Worm, which follows the daily adventures of a young worm and his friends, with plenty of humor and fun illustrations to keep kids engaged. |
| There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | Green Eggs and Ham | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the repetition and rhyming structure of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy, you might also like Green Eggs and Ham, another classic Dr. Seuss book with a catchy and memorable rhythm that will have kids reciting along in no time. |
| Squeak! | Laura McGee Kvasnosky | Mouse Paint | Ellen Stoll Walsh | If you enjoyed the playful and colorful illustrations in Squeak!, you might also enjoy Mouse Paint, which features a group of mice who discover the joys of mixing colors and creating art. |
| Squeak! | Laura McGee Kvasnosky | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Laura Numeroff | If you enjoyed the mischievous and curious nature of the mouse in Squeak!, you might also enjoy If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, which follows the adventures of a mouse who always wants more and the chaos that ensues. |
| Squeak! | Laura McGee Kvasnosky | The Tale of Despereaux | Kate DiCamillo | If you enjoyed the themes of bravery and friendship in Squeak!, you might also enjoy The Tale of Despereaux, which tells the story of a mouse who dreams of becoming a knight and goes on a quest to save a princess. |
| Afterlife | Julia Alvarez | The House of the Spirits | Isabel Allende | If you enjoyed the exploration of family, identity, and the afterlife in Afterlife, you might appreciate The House of the Spirits for its magical realism, multi-generational family saga, and themes of love, politics, and social justice. |
| Afterlife | Julia Alvarez | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | If you were intrigued by the ethical and philosophical questions raised in Afterlife about life, death, and the human body, you might find The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks fascinating with its true story of a woman whose cells were used without her consent for scientific research, raising important questions about medical ethics, race, and identity. |
| Afterlife | Julia Alvarez | The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao | Junot Diaz | If you enjoyed the exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience in Afterlife, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao might be a good fit with its blend of history, fantasy, and humor, as it follows the life of a Dominican-American nerd and his family's struggles with love, violence, and dictatorship. |
| To Calais, in Ordinary Time | James Meek | Year of Wonders | Geraldine Brooks | If you enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of the human experience during a pandemic in To Calais, in Ordinary Time, you might appreciate Year of Wonders for its similarly immersive and emotional portrayal of a 17th-century English village during the plague. |
| To Calais, in Ordinary Time | James Meek | The Wake | Paul Kingsnorth | If you appreciated the unique and immersive language style of To Calais, in Ordinary Time, you might find The Wake intriguing with its use of a reconstructed version of Old English to tell the story of a man's quest for revenge after the Norman Conquest of England. |
| To Calais, in Ordinary Time | James Meek | The Name of the Rose | Umberto Eco | If you enjoyed the blend of historical fiction, mystery, and philosophical musings in To Calais, in Ordinary Time, The Name of the Rose offers a similarly intricate and thought-provoking narrative set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, exploring themes of religion, power, and knowledge. |
| Come on, Rain | Karen Hesse | Thunder Cake | Patricia Polacco | If you enjoyed the theme of rain and its impact on people's lives in Come on, Rain, you might appreciate Thunder Cake for its similar focus on weather and its effects on a young girl's emotions, as well as its heartwarming intergenerational relationship. |