Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet | Becky Chambers | The Space Between Worlds | Micaiah Johnson | If you enjoyed the exploration of different worlds and cultures in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, you might find The Space Between Worlds intriguing with its multiverse concept, complex characters, and exploration of identity, privilege, and power dynamics. |
| Mommy Sayang | Rosana Sullivan | Love You Forever | Robert Munsch | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and emotional bond between mother and child in Mommy Sayang, you might appreciate Love You Forever for its touching story of a mother's love that endures through the years and the stages of life. |
| Mommy Sayang | Rosana Sullivan | The Runaway Bunny | Margaret Wise Brown | If you appreciated the tender and nurturing relationship between parent and child in Mommy Sayang, you might enjoy The Runaway Bunny for its timeless story of a mother's unwavering love and protection for her child, no matter where they go or what they do. |
| Mommy Sayang | Rosana Sullivan | On the Night You Were Born | Nancy Tillman | If you were moved by the celebration of a child's arrival and the joy of parenthood in Mommy Sayang, you might find On the Night You Were Born delightful with its lyrical and whimsical tribute to the uniqueness and wonder of every child's birth and the love they bring into the world. |
| The Drawing Lesson: a Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw | Mark Crilley | Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain | Betty Edwards | If you enjoyed The Drawing Lesson's instructional approach to drawing, you might appreciate Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain for its emphasis on developing perceptual skills and overcoming creative blocks, providing a comprehensive guide to drawing that is both practical and inspiring. |
| The Drawing Lesson: a Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw | Mark Crilley | How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way | Stan Lee and John Buscema | If you were drawn to The Drawing Lesson's graphic novel format and focus on comic book-style drawing, you might find How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way a valuable resource, with its insider tips and techniques from legendary Marvel artists, providing a fun and accessible introduction to the art of comic book illustration. |
| The Drawing Lesson: a Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw | Mark Crilley | The Natural Way to Draw | Kimon Nicolaides | If you appreciated The Drawing Lesson's emphasis on observation and practice, you might enjoy The Natural Way to Draw for its classical approach to drawing, emphasizing the importance of gesture, contour, and form, and providing a structured program for developing artistic skills through disciplined practice. |
| The Princess and the Goblin | George MacDonald | The Hobbit | J.R.R. Tolkien | If you enjoyed the fantastical elements and adventurous spirit of The Princess and the Goblin, you might appreciate The Hobbit for its charming characters, epic journey, and imaginative world-building. |
| The Princess and the Goblin | George MacDonald | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | C.S. Lewis | If you were captivated by the magical and enchanting atmosphere of The Princess and the Goblin, you might find The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe intriguing with its vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and timeless themes of good vs. evil. |
| The Princess and the Goblin | George MacDonald | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Lewis Carroll | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative nature of The Princess and the Goblin, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland offers a similarly surreal and playful journey through a fantastical world, filled with memorable characters and clever wordplay. |
| Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa | Julie Flett | When We Were Alone | David A. Robertson | If you enjoyed the beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling of Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa, you might appreciate When We Were Alone for its exploration of the impact of residential schools on Indigenous children and their families, and its message of hope and resilience. |
| Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa | Julie Flett | The Girl and the Wolf | Katherena Vermette | If you were captivated by the themes of nature and the relationship between humans and animals in Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa, you might find The Girl and the Wolf intriguing with its stunning artwork, magical storytelling, and exploration of the power of connection and empathy. |
| Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa | Julie Flett | The Water Walker | Joanne Robertson | If you enjoyed the celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions in Wild Berries = Pikaci-Minisa, The Water Walker offers a beautiful and inspiring story of a grandmother's journey to protect the water and the importance of taking care of the environment for future generations. |
| Ladybug Girl at the Beach | David Soman and Jacky Davis | Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet | Jane O'Connor | If you enjoyed the beach setting and the imaginative play in Ladybug Girl at the Beach, you might also enjoy Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet, which features a young girl's love of dance and her vivid imagination. |
| Ladybug Girl at the Beach | David Soman and Jacky Davis | Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach | James Dean | If you enjoyed the fun and playful tone of Ladybug Girl at the Beach, you might also enjoy Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach, which features a cool and groovy cat enjoying a day at the beach with his friends. |
| Ladybug Girl at the Beach | David Soman and Jacky Davis | Curious George Goes to the Beach | H. A. Rey | If you enjoyed the sense of adventure and exploration in Ladybug Girl at the Beach, you might also enjoy Curious George Goes to the Beach, which follows the beloved monkey as he explores the beach and learns about the ocean and its creatures. |
| The Empire of Gold | S. A. Chakraborty | The City of Brass | S. A. Chakraborty | As the final book in the Daevabad Trilogy, The Empire of Gold is a great conclusion to the series. If you enjoyed the intricate world-building, political intrigue, and magical elements of The Empire of Gold, you might also enjoy the first book in the series, The City of Brass, which introduces readers to the richly imagined world of Daevabad and its complex characters. |
| The Empire of Gold | S. A. Chakraborty | The Poppy War | R. F. Kuang | If you enjoyed the epic scale of The Empire of Gold and its exploration of power and politics, you might also enjoy The Poppy War, which is set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology and follows a young woman's journey from poverty to military academy to warlord. |
| The Empire of Gold | S. A. Chakraborty | The Fifth Season | N. K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the complex characters and intricate world-building of The Empire of Gold, you might also enjoy The Fifth Season, which is set in a world where natural disasters are common and follows three women with extraordinary abilities as they navigate a world on the brink of destruction. |
| Waste Tide | Chen Qiufan | The Windup Girl | Paolo Bacigalupi | If you enjoyed the environmental themes and dystopian setting of Waste Tide, you might appreciate The Windup Girl for its exploration of biotechnology, corporate power, and political intrigue in a future Thailand ravaged by climate change. |
| Waste Tide | Chen Qiufan | The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World | Jeff Goodell | If you were interested in the ecological and social implications of Waste Tide's e-waste recycling industry, you might find The Water Will Come informative and alarming with its investigation of the global impact of sea level rise on coastal cities and communities. |
| Waste Tide | Chen Qiufan | The City We Became | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the vivid and imaginative world-building of Waste Tide, The City We Became offers a fantastical and diverse vision of New York City as a living entity under threat from an interdimensional invasion, blending urban fantasy, social commentary, and humor. |
| Rosie and Crayon | Deborah Marcero | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative nature of Rosie and Crayon, you might appreciate The Day the Crayons Quit for its playful exploration of colors and creative storytelling that will delight readers of all ages. |
| Rosie and Crayon | Deborah Marcero | Harold and the Purple Crayon | Crockett Johnson | If you were captivated by Rosie and Crayon's use of art to tell a story, you might find Harold and the Purple Crayon intriguing with its charming illustrations and imaginative narrative that encourages readers to use their own creativity to explore the world around them. |
| Rosie and Crayon | Deborah Marcero | The Dot | Peter H. Reynolds | If you enjoyed the message of self-expression and creativity in Rosie and Crayon, The Dot offers a heartwarming story about a young girl who discovers her own artistic talent and learns to embrace her unique perspective, inspiring readers to find their own creative voice. |
| Boonoonoonous Hair | Olive Senior | Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson | If you enjoyed the poetic and lyrical language of Boonoonoonous Hair, you might appreciate Brown Girl Dreaming for its beautiful prose, exploration of identity and family, and its focus on the power of storytelling and memory. |
| Boonoonoonous Hair | Olive Senior | The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo | If you were moved by Boonoonoonous Hair's celebration of self-expression and individuality, you might find The Poet X compelling with its powerful and emotional exploration of identity, family, and the transformative power of poetry. |
| Boonoonoonous Hair | Olive Senior | The Color Purple | Alice Walker | If you enjoyed Boonoonoonous Hair's examination of the experiences of black women, The Color Purple offers a poignant and powerful story of resilience, sisterhood, and the struggle for self-determination in the face of oppression and abuse. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | Winnie-the-Pooh | A.A. Milne | If you enjoyed the charming and whimsical animal characters in The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy Winnie-the-Pooh, which features a similar cast of lovable creatures and explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the joys of childhood. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Beatrix Potter | If you appreciated the anthropomorphic animals and pastoral setting of The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which features a similar focus on animal characters and their adventures in the English countryside. |
| The Wind in the Willows | Kenneth Grahame | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | If you enjoyed the lush descriptions of nature and the sense of wonder and magic in The Wind in the Willows, you might also enjoy The Secret Garden, which features a similarly enchanting setting and explores themes of growth, transformation, and the healing power of nature. |
| The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne | Elsa Hart | The Name of the Rose | Umberto Eco | If you enjoyed the historical setting, intricate plot, and exploration of the intersection of religion, philosophy, and science in The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne, you might appreciate The Name of the Rose for its similarly complex narrative, philosophical themes, and murder mystery plot set in a medieval monastery. |
| The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne | Elsa Hart | The Alienist | Caleb Carr | If you were intrigued by the historical setting and the use of forensic science to solve a mystery in The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne, you might find The Alienist compelling with its psychological profiling of a serial killer in 19th century New York City, and its exploration of the early days of criminal psychology and forensic science. |
| The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne | Elsa Hart | The Dante Club | Matthew Pearl | If you enjoyed the literary references and the historical setting of The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne, The Dante Club might be a good fit for you, as it features a group of literary figures in 19th century Boston who are trying to translate Dante's Divine Comedy while a series of murders inspired by the poem occur in the city. |
| A Family for Louie | Alexandra Thompson | Finding Home | Esther Ehrlich | If you enjoyed the heartwarming story of a lonely dog searching for a family in A Family for Louie, you might appreciate Finding Home for its similar themes of family, friendship, and belonging, as well as its focus on the bond between a girl and her dog. |
| A Family for Louie | Alexandra Thompson | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you were touched by the emotional depth and animal perspective in A Family for Louie, you might find The One and Only Ivan compelling with its poignant story of a gorilla living in captivity and his journey towards freedom, as well as its exploration of the power of hope, art, and compassion. |
| A Family for Louie | Alexandra Thompson | The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street | Karina Yan Glaser | If you enjoyed the charming and diverse cast of characters in A Family for Louie, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street offers a delightful and heartwarming story of a family living in a brownstone in Harlem, as well as its themes of community, kindness, and resilience. |
| The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | J.K. Rowling | If you enjoyed the fantastical elements and the young protagonist of The Lightning Thief, you might also enjoy the first book in the Harry Potter series, which features a similar coming-of-age story, magical world-building, and themes of friendship and bravery. |
| The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lost Hero | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed The Lightning Thief's blend of Greek mythology and modern-day adventure, you might appreciate The Lost Hero, which continues the story of Percy Jackson's world and introduces new characters and quests in a similar vein. |
| The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | Artemis Fowl | Eoin Colfer | If you enjoyed the humor, action, and mythology of The Lightning Thief, you might also enjoy Artemis Fowl, which features a young anti-hero protagonist, a blend of science and magic, and a world of fairies and other mythical creatures. |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab | The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern | If you enjoyed the magical and atmospheric elements of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, you might appreciate The Night Circus for its enchanting setting, captivating characters, and exploration of the power of imagination and creativity. |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab | The Time Traveler's Wife | Audrey Niffenegger | If you were drawn to the romantic and emotional aspects of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, you might find The Time Traveler's Wife compelling with its unconventional love story, poignant themes of loss and longing, and exploration of the complexities of time and memory. |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab | The Starless Sea | Erin Morgenstern | If you enjoyed the lyrical prose and intricate storytelling of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, you might find The Starless Sea intriguing with its richly imagined world, interwoven narratives, and themes of fate, identity, and the power of stories. |
| The Griffin's Feather | Cornelia Funke | Dragon Rider | Cornelia Funke | If you enjoyed The Griffin's Feather's fantastical elements and themes of adventure and friendship, you might also enjoy Dragon Rider, which follows a young dragon and his companions on a quest to find a new home, encountering various obstacles and allies along the way. |
| The Griffin's Feather | Cornelia Funke | The Amulet of Samarkand | Jonathan Stroud | If you were captivated by The Griffin's Feather's magical world-building and engaging characters, you might find The Amulet of Samarkand intriguing with its blend of fantasy, humor, and mystery, featuring a young magician's apprentice and his djinni companion as they navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics. |
| The Griffin's Feather | Cornelia Funke | The Golden Compass | Philip Pullman | If you enjoyed The Griffin's Feather's exploration of complex themes such as identity, destiny, and morality, The Golden Compass offers a richly imagined world full of adventure, intrigue, and philosophical questions, following a young girl and her daemon as they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about their world and themselves. |
| Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera | Candace Fleming | The Bees | Laline Paull | If you enjoyed learning about the life of a honeybee in Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, you might appreciate The Bees for its imaginative and immersive exploration of a beehive society, complete with its own hierarchy, politics, and dangers. |
| Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera | Candace Fleming | The Secret Life of Bees | Sue Monk Kidd | If you were drawn to the theme of bees and their importance in our world in Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, you might find The Secret Life of Bees a compelling read with its exploration of family, love, and the power of female community, all set against the backdrop of beekeeping in the American South. |
| Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera | Candace Fleming | The Hive: The Story of the Honeybee and Us | Bee Wilson | If you were fascinated by the role of honeybees in our ecosystem in Honeybee: the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, you might enjoy The Hive for its exploration of the history, science, and cultural significance of bees and their relationship with humans, providing a comprehensive and engaging look at this important insect. |
| Cryptonomicon | Neal Stephenson | Snow Crash | Neal Stephenson | If you enjoyed Cryptonomicon's blend of technology and adventure, you might appreciate Snow Crash for its fast-paced action, cyberpunk setting, and exploration of virtual reality and linguistics. |