Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Nate Strikes Again | Lincoln Peirce | Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made | Stephan Pastis | If you enjoyed the comedic and irreverent tone of Big Nate Strikes Again, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made offers a similarly hilarious and offbeat story about a young detective and his polar bear partner as they solve crimes and navigate the challenges of growing up. |
| Sakura's Cherry Blossoms | Robert Paul Weston | The Thing About Luck | Cynthia Kadohata | If you enjoyed the themes of family, culture, and tradition in Sakura's Cherry Blossoms, you might appreciate The Thing About Luck for its exploration of a Japanese-American family's experiences during a harvest season, and the challenges they face while trying to maintain their cultural identity in a new country. |
| Sakura's Cherry Blossoms | Robert Paul Weston | The Last Cherry Blossom | Kathleen Burkinshaw | If you were moved by Sakura's Cherry Blossoms' portrayal of the impact of war on families, you might find The Last Cherry Blossom compelling with its story of a young girl's experiences during the bombing of Hiroshima, and her struggle to come to terms with the devastation and loss caused by war. |
| Sakura's Cherry Blossoms | Robert Paul Weston | The Night Diary | Veera Hiranandani | If you enjoyed the coming-of-age elements of Sakura's Cherry Blossoms, The Night Diary offers a poignant and powerful story of a young girl's journey of self-discovery during the Partition of India, as she grapples with questions of identity, belonging, and the impact of political upheaval on her family and community. |
| Party of Two | Jasmine Guillory | The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory | If you enjoyed Party of Two's charming romance and witty banter, you might appreciate The Wedding Date for its engaging characters, delightful dialogue, and heartwarming love story. |
| Party of Two | Jasmine Guillory | The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | If you liked Party of Two's focus on a romantic relationship between two people from different backgrounds, you might enjoy The Kiss Quotient for its unique premise, diverse characters, and steamy yet tender romance. |
| Party of Two | Jasmine Guillory | Red, White & Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston | If you enjoyed Party of Two's mix of politics and romance, you might find Red, White & Royal Blue intriguing with its charming characters, witty humor, and engaging exploration of a fictional romance between the son of the US President and a British prince. |
| Den of Wolves | Jordan Quinn | The Unadoptables | Hana Tooke | If you enjoyed the adventurous and whimsical elements of Den of Wolves, you might appreciate The Unadoptables for its charming characters, quirky setting, and exciting plot that takes readers on a journey through Amsterdam's canals and beyond. |
| Den of Wolves | Jordan Quinn | The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street | Lindsay Currie | If you were captivated by Den of Wolves' blend of mystery and fantasy, you might find The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street intriguing with its spooky atmosphere, supernatural elements, and engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end. |
| Den of Wolves | Jordan Quinn | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the strong female protagonist and mystery-solving elements of Den of Wolves, The Secret of the Old Clock might be a classic choice for you. Nancy Drew's first adventure is a timeless tale of a young detective's quest to uncover the truth behind a missing will, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. |
| Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket | Chris Grabenstein | Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library | Chris Grabenstein | If you enjoyed Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket's fun and adventurous story set in a library, you might also enjoy the first book in the series, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, which follows a group of kids as they solve puzzles and clues to escape from a high-tech library. |
| Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket | Chris Grabenstein | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the puzzle-solving and teamwork elements of Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket, you might also enjoy The Mysterious Benedict Society, which follows a group of gifted children as they use their unique skills to solve a series of challenges and thwart a nefarious plot. |
| Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket | Chris Grabenstein | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the sense of mystery and adventure in Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket, you might also enjoy The Secret Keepers, which follows a young boy as he uncovers a hidden world of magic and danger in his city, and must use his wits and bravery to save the day. |
| Emergency Monster Squad | Dave Horowitz | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the humor and creativity of Emergency Monster Squad, you might appreciate The Day the Crayons Quit for its imaginative and playful storytelling, colorful illustrations, and witty dialogue. |
| Emergency Monster Squad | Dave Horowitz | Creepy Carrots! | Aaron Reynolds | If you liked the spooky and suspenseful elements of Emergency Monster Squad, you might find Creepy Carrots! intriguing with its eerie atmosphere, clever plot twist, and engaging illustrations that capture the tension and humor of the story. |
| Emergency Monster Squad | Dave Horowitz | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the interactive and engaging format of Emergency Monster Squad, The Book with No Pictures offers a similarly entertaining and unconventional reading experience that encourages participation and laughter, making it a fun and memorable read for all ages. |
| Save Me a Seat | Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan | Wonder | R.J. Palacio | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and empathy in Save Me a Seat, you might appreciate Wonder for its heartwarming story of a boy with facial differences navigating school and making new friends. |
| Save Me a Seat | Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan | Fish in a Tree | Lynda Mullaly Hunt | If you enjoyed the portrayal of characters overcoming challenges and finding their place in the world in Save Me a Seat, you might enjoy Fish in a Tree for its story of a dyslexic girl learning to embrace her differences and discover her strengths. |
| Save Me a Seat | Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan | Out of My Mind | Sharon M. Draper | If you enjoyed the themes of inclusion and understanding in Save Me a Seat, you might appreciate Out of My Mind for its story of a girl with cerebral palsy who defies expectations and shows the world her intelligence and capabilities. |
| Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars | Cynthia Rylant | Henry and Mudge | Cynthia Rylant | If you enjoyed the heartwarming friendship between Mr. Putter and Tabby, you might also enjoy the series Henry and Mudge, which follows the adventures of a boy and his big, slobbery dog as they explore the world around them and learn important life lessons. |
| Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars | Cynthia Rylant | Frog and Toad Are Friends | Arnold Lobel | If you appreciated the gentle humor and charming illustrations in Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars, you might also enjoy Frog and Toad Are Friends, a classic collection of stories about the enduring friendship between two amphibians and the everyday challenges they face together. |
| Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars | Cynthia Rylant | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful language and whimsical tone of Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars, you might also enjoy The Cat in the Hat, a beloved children's classic that celebrates the joy of imagination and the power of creativity. |
| Inheritors | Asako Serizawa | The Buddha in the Attic | Julie Otsuka | If you enjoyed Inheritors' exploration of the experiences of Japanese immigrants and their descendants, The Buddha in the Attic offers a similar perspective, following a group of Japanese picture brides as they journey to America and navigate their new lives. |
| Inheritors | Asako Serizawa | Pachinko | Min Jin Lee | If you appreciated Inheritors' examination of the impact of historical events on families and communities, Pachinko offers a sweeping multigenerational saga that explores the lives of a Korean family in Japan over the course of the 20th century, grappling with themes of identity, belonging, and discrimination. |
| Inheritors | Asako Serizawa | The Leavers | Lisa Ko | If you were moved by Inheritors' portrayal of the struggles faced by immigrants and their children, The Leavers offers a poignant and thought-provoking story of a young boy who is adopted by a white family after his mother, an undocumented Chinese immigrant, disappears, exploring themes of identity, family, and belonging. |
| How to Find Gold | Viviane Schwarz | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit and resourcefulness of the protagonist in How to Find Gold, you might appreciate The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the Nancy Drew series, which features a young detective who solves mysteries with her intelligence and bravery. |
| How to Find Gold | Viviane Schwarz | The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood | If you liked the whimsical and humorous tone of How to Find Gold, you might enjoy The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling, a charming and witty story about a governess who takes care of three children raised by wolves and tries to uncover the secrets of their past. |
| How to Find Gold | Viviane Schwarz | The Puzzling World of Winston Breen | Eric Berlin | If you enjoyed the puzzle-solving aspect of How to Find Gold, The Puzzling World of Winston Breen might be a good fit for you. It follows a young boy who loves puzzles and games and gets involved in a treasure hunt that requires him to use his skills to decipher clues and solve riddles. |
| Fix That Clock! | Kurt Cyrus | The Clock Without a Face | Gus Twintig | If you enjoyed the theme of clocks and problem-solving in Fix That Clock!, you might appreciate The Clock Without a Face for its engaging mystery, intricate illustrations, and interactive elements that allow readers to solve the puzzle alongside the characters. |
| Fix That Clock! | Kurt Cyrus | The Gollywhopper Games | Jody Feldman | If you liked the idea of a competition and teamwork in Fix That Clock!, you might find The Gollywhopper Games exciting with its fast-paced challenges, diverse cast of characters, and clever puzzles that require creative thinking and collaboration. |
| Fix That Clock! | Kurt Cyrus | The Invention of Hugo Cabret | Brian Selznick | If you enjoyed the illustrations and historical setting of Fix That Clock!, The Invention of Hugo Cabret offers a captivating story that combines words and pictures to tell a tale of magic, mystery, and the power of imagination, set in a beautifully rendered Parisian train station in the 1930s. |
| Another Country | James Baldwin | The Color Purple | Alice Walker | If you enjoyed the exploration of race, sexuality, and identity in Another Country, you might appreciate The Color Purple for its powerful portrayal of the lives of African American women in the early 20th century, and its themes of self-discovery, resilience, and sisterhood. |
| Another Country | James Baldwin | Giovanni's Room | James Baldwin | If you enjoyed James Baldwin's writing style and his exploration of complex human relationships, you might find Giovanni's Room intriguing with its exploration of homosexuality, love, and identity, and its lyrical prose that captures the emotional depth of the characters. |
| Another Country | James Baldwin | Beloved | Toni Morrison | If you appreciated the historical and social context of Another Country, you might find Beloved compelling with its exploration of the legacy of slavery, the trauma of the African American experience, and the power of memory and storytelling to heal and transform. |
| Float Plan | Trish Doller | The Unhoneymooners | Christina Lauren | If you enjoyed the romantic and adventurous elements of Float Plan, you might appreciate The Unhoneymooners for its witty banter, enemies-to-lovers trope, and tropical setting that will transport you to a world of fun and romance. |
| Float Plan | Trish Doller | The Lost Apothecary | Sarah Penner | If you enjoyed the themes of self-discovery and healing in Float Plan, you might find The Lost Apothecary intriguing with its dual timeline narrative, strong female characters, and exploration of the power of healing and redemption. |
| Float Plan | Trish Doller | The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and personal growth in Float Plan, you might appreciate The Giver of Stars for its heartwarming story of female friendship, strong female characters, and exploration of the transformative power of books and reading. |
| Dark Tides: a Novel | Philippa Gregory | The Other Boleyn Girl | Philippa Gregory | If you enjoyed Philippa Gregory's historical fiction and her focus on strong female characters, you might appreciate The Other Boleyn Girl, which tells the story of Anne and Mary Boleyn and their relationship with King Henry VIII. |
| Dark Tides: a Novel | Philippa Gregory | The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | If you enjoyed the historical setting and the exploration of complex relationships in Dark Tides, you might enjoy The Nightingale, which tells the story of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France and their experiences during World War II. |
| Dark Tides: a Novel | Philippa Gregory | The Alice Network | Kate Quinn | If you enjoyed the strong female characters and the historical setting of Dark Tides, you might appreciate The Alice Network, which tells the story of a female spy network during World War I and the aftermath of the war. |
| Good Guys 5-Minute Stories: 10 Books in 1! | 5-Minute Marvel Stories | Marvel Press Book Group | If you enjoyed the format of 10 stories in 1 book, you might appreciate 5-Minute Marvel Stories, which features bite-sized tales of your favorite Marvel superheroes and villains, perfect for quick and exciting reading sessions. | |
| Good Guys 5-Minute Stories: 10 Books in 1! | 5-Minute Princess Stories | Disney Book Group | If you're looking for more 5-minute story collections, 5-Minute Princess Stories offers a delightful selection of tales featuring beloved Disney princesses, complete with beautiful illustrations and heartwarming messages. | |
| Good Guys 5-Minute Stories: 10 Books in 1! | The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Stories | Stan and Jan Berenstain | If you're looking for a collection of stories that are both entertaining and educational, The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Stories offers a variety of tales that teach valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way, perfect for young readers. | |
| The Testaments | Margaret Atwood | The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood | If you enjoyed The Testaments' exploration of a dystopian society and the struggles of its female characters, you might appreciate The Handmaid's Tale, which is set in the same world and offers a similarly thought-provoking and chilling examination of gender, power, and oppression. |
| The Testaments | Margaret Atwood | 1984 | George Orwell | If you were captivated by The Testaments' portrayal of a totalitarian regime and its impact on individual freedom and agency, you might find 1984 intriguing with its classic depiction of a society ruled by a repressive government, its themes of surveillance, propaganda, and rebellion, and its enduring relevance to contemporary politics and culture. |
| The Testaments | Margaret Atwood | The Power | Naomi Alderman | If you enjoyed The Testaments' exploration of power dynamics and gender roles, you might find The Power fascinating with its speculative premise of a world where women develop the ability to generate electric shocks, its examination of the consequences of this shift in power, and its provocative commentary on gender, violence, and social change. |
| I Like My Bike | AG Ferrari | The Bicycle Diaries | David Byrne | If you enjoyed the focus on biking in I Like My Bike, you might appreciate The Bicycle Diaries for its exploration of the author's travels and experiences on two wheels, as well as its musings on urban planning, sustainability, and the joy of cycling. |
| I Like My Bike | AG Ferrari | Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike | Grant Petersen | If you're looking for practical advice and tips on biking, Just Ride might be a good fit. It offers a refreshing take on cycling culture and provides guidance on everything from choosing the right bike to proper riding technique, all while emphasizing the fun and freedom of biking. |
| I Like My Bike | AG Ferrari | The Joy of Cycling | Raymond Henry | For a more general celebration of the joys of cycling, The Joy of Cycling offers a collection of essays, stories, and poems that capture the essence of the cycling experience. From the thrill of the ride to the camaraderie of the cycling community, this book is a love letter to all things bike-related. |
| Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream | Monica Brown | Juana & Lucas | Juana Medina | If you enjoyed Lola Levine's spunky personality and the bilingual elements of the story, Juana & Lucas offers a similar experience with its charming illustrations, relatable protagonist, and exploration of cultural identity and language learning. |