Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lola: a Ghost Story | J. Torres | The Graveyard Book | Neil Gaiman | If you enjoyed the ghostly protagonist and the exploration of the afterlife in Lola, The Graveyard Book offers a captivating story that follows a boy raised by ghosts in a cemetery, providing a unique and imaginative take on the supernatural. |
| Choose Your Ninja Mission | Simon Hugo | Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library | Chris Grabenstein | If you enjoyed the interactive and immersive nature of Choose Your Ninja Mission, you might also enjoy Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, which similarly invites readers to solve puzzles and clues to escape a library, while also offering humor, adventure, and a celebration of books and reading. |
| Choose Your Ninja Mission | Simon Hugo | The Magic Misfits | Neil Patrick Harris | If you enjoyed the sense of agency and choice in Choose Your Ninja Mission, you might also enjoy The Magic Misfits, which follows a group of young magicians who use their skills to solve mysteries and outwit villains, while also emphasizing the importance of teamwork, friendship, and self-discovery. |
| Choose Your Ninja Mission | Simon Hugo | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the combination of adventure, puzzles, and brain-teasers in Choose Your Ninja Mission, you might also enjoy The Mysterious Benedict Society, which follows a group of gifted children who are recruited to save the world from a dangerous threat, while also testing their intelligence, creativity, and courage. |
| The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks! | Jan & Mike Berenstain | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you enjoyed the focus on trucks and their different functions in The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks!, you might also enjoy Little Blue Truck, which features a friendly blue pickup truck and his animal friends as they work together to help a stuck dump truck. |
| The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks! | Jan & Mike Berenstain | Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site | Sherri Duskey Rinker | If you liked the emphasis on different types of trucks and their roles in The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks!, you might appreciate Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, which features a group of hardworking construction vehicles as they finish their work and go to sleep. |
| The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks! | Jan & Mike Berenstain | I Stink! | Kate McMullan | If you enjoyed the fun and playful tone of The Berenstain Bears. We Love Trucks!, you might also enjoy I Stink!, which features a garbage truck that takes readers on a humorous and informative journey through the city's trash collection process. |
| Machines Like Me: and People Like You | Ian McEwan | Never Let Me Go | Kazuo Ishiguro | If you enjoyed Machines Like Me's exploration of the ethical and moral implications of artificial intelligence, you might appreciate Never Let Me Go for its thought-provoking examination of the nature of humanity, identity, and mortality through the lens of science fiction. |
| Machines Like Me: and People Like You | Ian McEwan | The Circle | Dave Eggers | If you were intrigued by Machines Like Me's commentary on the impact of technology on society, The Circle offers a compelling and cautionary tale of a powerful tech company that seeks to eliminate privacy and reshape the world, exploring the consequences of our increasing reliance on social media and surveillance. |
| Machines Like Me: and People Like You | Ian McEwan | The Testaments | Margaret Atwood | If you enjoyed Machines Like Me's examination of the relationship between humans and machines, The Testaments offers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of power, resistance, and the struggle for agency in a dystopian world, where technology and ideology intersect in unexpected ways. |
| Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!: a Sonic Adventure | Wynton Marsalis | This Jazz Man | Karen Ehrhardt | If you enjoyed the musical elements and rhythm of Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!, you might appreciate This Jazz Man for its playful and lively depiction of jazz musicians and their instruments, accompanied by vibrant illustrations. |
| Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!: a Sonic Adventure | Wynton Marsalis | Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin | Lloyd Moss | If you were captivated by the exploration of different musical instruments in Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!, you might find Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin intriguing with its introduction to the orchestra and its instruments, accompanied by colorful and engaging illustrations. |
| Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!: a Sonic Adventure | Wynton Marsalis | M is for Music | Kathleen Krull | If you enjoyed the educational and informative aspects of Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!, M is for Music offers a comprehensive and entertaining introduction to music, from its history and different genres to its instruments and famous musicians, accompanied by lively illustrations. |
| A Birthday for Cow! | Jan Thomas | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type | Doreen Cronin | If you enjoyed the humorous and playful tone of A Birthday for Cow!, you might appreciate Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type for its witty dialogue, clever premise, and delightful illustrations that will entertain both children and adults. |
| A Birthday for Cow! | Jan Thomas | Giraffes Can't Dance | Giles Andreae | If you liked the colorful and expressive illustrations in A Birthday for Cow!, you might enjoy Giraffes Can't Dance for its vibrant and whimsical artwork, heartwarming story about self-acceptance, and catchy rhymes that make it a joy to read aloud. |
| A Birthday for Cow! | Jan Thomas | The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! | Mo Willems | If you appreciated the simple yet effective storytelling in A Birthday for Cow!, you might find The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! amusing with its hilarious dialogue, expressive characters, and relatable themes of sharing and cooperation that will resonate with young readers. |
| Big Bad Bubble | Adam Rubin | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the playful and humorous tone of Big Bad Bubble, you might also enjoy Dragons Love Tacos, another children's book by the same author that features silly illustrations and a fun storyline that will keep you laughing. |
| Big Bad Bubble | Adam Rubin | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you liked the colorful and imaginative illustrations in Big Bad Bubble, you might appreciate The Day the Crayons Quit for its unique concept and witty humor, as well as its clever use of color to convey emotions and personality. |
| Big Bad Bubble | Adam Rubin | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the interactive and engaging nature of Big Bad Bubble, you might also like The Book with No Pictures, which encourages reader participation and creativity through its unconventional format and silly wordplay. |
| Jack | Marilynne Robinson | Gilead | Marilynne Robinson | If you enjoyed Robinson's writing style and exploration of faith and morality, you might appreciate Gilead, which is set in the same universe and offers a poignant and introspective look at the life of a small-town pastor. |
| Jack | Marilynne Robinson | The Heart is a Lonely Hunter | Carson McCullers | If you were drawn to the complex and flawed characters in Jack, you might find The Heart is a Lonely Hunter compelling with its exploration of loneliness, isolation, and the human condition through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters. |
| Jack | Marilynne Robinson | The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald | If you appreciated the historical setting and themes of love, class, and identity in Jack, you might enjoy The Great Gatsby, which is set in the Roaring Twenties and explores similar themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream. |
| Layla and Dancer | Julie Sykes | Black Beauty | Anna Sewell | If you enjoyed the bond between Layla and Dancer, you might appreciate Black Beauty for its exploration of the relationship between a horse and its owner, as well as its themes of animal welfare and compassion. |
| Layla and Dancer | Julie Sykes | Misty of Chincoteague | Marguerite Henry | If you were captivated by the setting and atmosphere of Layla and Dancer, you might find Misty of Chincoteague intriguing with its vivid descriptions of the wild ponies of Assateague Island, and its heartwarming story of two children who dream of owning a pony of their own. |
| Layla and Dancer | Julie Sykes | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you enjoyed the emotional depth and themes of friendship and loyalty in Layla and Dancer, The One and Only Ivan offers a poignant and inspiring story of a gorilla who forms a bond with a young girl, and learns to embrace his true nature and fight for his freedom. |
| I Will Race You Through This Book! | Jonathan Fenske | Press Here | Herve Tullet | If you enjoyed the interactive and playful nature of I Will Race You Through This Book!, you might also enjoy Press Here, which invites readers to participate in the story by pressing, shaking, and tilting the book to create a unique reading experience. |
| I Will Race You Through This Book! | Jonathan Fenske | The Book With No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the humor and silliness of I Will Race You Through This Book!, you might also enjoy The Book With No Pictures, which uses words and typography to create a hilarious and engaging story that will have readers laughing out loud. |
| I Will Race You Through This Book! | Jonathan Fenske | Don't Push the Button! | Bill Cotter | If you enjoyed the interactive and engaging nature of I Will Race You Through This Book!, you might also enjoy Don't Push the Button!, which invites readers to interact with the story by pushing, shaking, and tapping the book to see what happens next. |
| Cinder | Marissa Meyer | The Lunar Chronicles: Scarlet | Marissa Meyer | As the second book in The Lunar Chronicles series, Scarlet continues the story of Cinder while introducing new characters and expanding the world-building. If you enjoyed the unique blend of science fiction and fairy tale retellings in Cinder, you'll likely appreciate Scarlet's action-packed plot, strong female characters, and romantic subplots. |
| Cinder | Marissa Meyer | Graceling | Kristin Cashore | If you enjoyed Cinder's strong female protagonist and the themes of identity and self-discovery, Graceling offers a similar experience with its compelling heroine, Katsa, who possesses a rare and powerful skill. The book explores themes of power, politics, and personal agency, and features a well-developed romance subplot. |
| Cinder | Marissa Meyer | Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | If you enjoyed the science fiction elements of Cinder, Ender's Game offers a classic example of the genre with its exploration of military strategy, space travel, and alien encounters. The book features a young protagonist who must navigate complex ethical dilemmas and political intrigue, and offers a thought-provoking examination of the consequences of war and violence. |
| Empire of Storms | Sarah J. Maas | Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas | If you enjoyed Empire of Storms, you might want to start with the first book in the series, Throne of Glass, which introduces the main character and sets up the world-building and political intrigue that continue throughout the series. |
| Empire of Storms | Sarah J. Maas | Graceling | Kristin Cashore | If you enjoyed the strong female protagonist and the blend of magic and action in Empire of Storms, Graceling offers a similar experience with its compelling heroine, unique magical abilities, and epic battles. |
| Empire of Storms | Sarah J. Maas | Red Queen | Victoria Aveyard | If you enjoyed the political intrigue and complex relationships in Empire of Storms, Red Queen offers a similar experience with its blend of fantasy and dystopian elements, courtly politics, and rebellion against a corrupt system. |
| Someone New | Anne Sibley O'Brien | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you enjoyed Someone New's exploration of identity and belonging, The Name Jar offers a heartwarming story about a young Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to fit in, ultimately learning to embrace her unique name and cultural heritage. |
| Someone New | Anne Sibley O'Brien | The Arrival | Shaun Tan | If you appreciated Someone New's use of illustrations to convey emotion and tell a story, The Arrival is a wordless graphic novel that follows an immigrant's journey to a new land, using stunning and imaginative illustrations to capture the experience of displacement, culture shock, and hope. |
| Someone New | Anne Sibley O'Brien | The Color of Home | Mary Hoffman | If you were moved by Someone New's portrayal of a refugee child's experiences, The Color of Home tells the story of a young Somali boy who moves to America and struggles to adjust to his new life, using vivid and expressive illustrations to convey the challenges and joys of adapting to a new culture. |
| A Night Divided | Jennifer A. Nielsen | Between Shades of Gray | Ruta Sepetys | If you enjoyed A Night Divided's exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of oppression, you might appreciate Between Shades of Gray for its poignant portrayal of a Lithuanian family's struggle to survive and resist Soviet occupation during World War II. |
| A Night Divided | Jennifer A. Nielsen | The Berlin Boxing Club | Robert Sharenow | If you were captivated by A Night Divided's examination of the Berlin Wall's impact on families and individuals, you might find The Berlin Boxing Club intriguing with its focus on a Jewish boy's experiences in Nazi Germany and his passion for boxing as a means of survival and resistance. |
| A Night Divided | Jennifer A. Nielsen | Code Name Verity | Elizabeth Wein | If you enjoyed A Night Divided's exploration of the power of friendship and sacrifice in the face of adversity, you might appreciate Code Name Verity for its gripping tale of two young women's friendship and bravery during World War II, as they work together to fight against the Nazis. |
| How to be a Lion | Ed Vere | The Lion Inside | Rachel Bright | If you enjoyed the message of self-acceptance and courage in How to be a Lion, you might appreciate The Lion Inside for its similar themes of overcoming fear and embracing one's true nature, as well as its beautiful illustrations and heartwarming story. |
| How to be a Lion | Ed Vere | The Rabbit Listened | Cori Doerrfeld | If you appreciated the emotional depth and empathy in How to be a Lion, you might find The Rabbit Listened a touching and poignant read, with its exploration of grief, loss, and the healing power of listening and understanding. |
| How to be a Lion | Ed Vere | The Koala Who Could | Rachel Bright | If you enjoyed the playful and whimsical tone of How to be a Lion, The Koala Who Could offers a similarly charming and delightful story, with its lovable characters, catchy rhymes, and uplifting message about embracing change and taking risks. |
| Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker | George O'Connor | Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed learning about Greek mythology and the gods in Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker, you might enjoy the Percy Jackson series, which also explores Greek mythology in a modern setting and features a young protagonist with a connection to the gods. |
| Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker | George O'Connor | The Sea of Monsters | Rick Riordan | Continuing with the Percy Jackson series, The Sea of Monsters features Poseidon's son Percy on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece, encountering various mythological creatures and gods along the way, making it a great choice for fans of Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker. |
| Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker | George O'Connor | The Lost Hero | Rick Riordan | For readers who enjoyed the blend of action, adventure, and mythology in Olympians. 5, Poseidon: Earth Shaker, The Lost Hero is a great choice, featuring a new cast of characters and a quest to save the world of the gods and mortals from destruction. |
| Good Riddance | Elinor Lipman | Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine | Gail Honeyman | If you enjoyed the quirky humor and heartwarming characters in Good Riddance, you might appreciate Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine for its exploration of loneliness, mental health, and the power of human connection. |
| Good Riddance | Elinor Lipman | The Rosie Project | Graeme Simsion | If you liked the romantic comedy elements of Good Riddance, you might enjoy The Rosie Project for its charming protagonist, witty banter, and unconventional love story. |
| Good Riddance | Elinor Lipman | The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep | H.G. Parry | If you appreciated the literary references and metafictional elements of Good Riddance, you might find The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep intriguing with its exploration of the power of imagination, the relationship between authors and their characters, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. |
| All Systems Red | Martha Wells | Ancillary Justice | Ann Leckie | If you enjoyed the exploration of artificial intelligence and the ethical dilemmas it poses in All Systems Red, Ancillary Justice offers a similarly thought-provoking examination of identity, power, and justice in a galaxy-spanning space opera. |