Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froggy Goes to the Library | Jonathan London | The Book Hog | Greg Pizzoli | If you enjoyed the focus on books and reading in Froggy Goes to the Library, you might appreciate The Book Hog, which follows a book-loving pig who learns to share his passion for reading with others. |
| My Brilliant Life | Ae-ran Kim | Pachinko | Min Jin Lee | If you enjoyed the family drama and emotional depth of My Brilliant Life, you might appreciate Pachinko for its multi-generational story of a Korean family living in Japan, exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and resilience. |
| My Brilliant Life | Ae-ran Kim | The Vegetarian | Han Kang | If you were captivated by My Brilliant Life's exploration of individuality and the human condition, you might find The Vegetarian intriguing with its surreal and haunting story of a woman's transformation and rebellion against societal norms. |
| My Brilliant Life | Ae-ran Kim | The Housekeeper and the Professor | Yoko Ogawa | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and poignant moments in My Brilliant Life, The Housekeeper and the Professor offers a touching story of an unlikely friendship between a brilliant mathematician with a memory impairment and his housekeeper, exploring the beauty of human connection and the power of memory. |
| The Cloud Castle | Thea Stilton | The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | If you enjoyed The Cloud Castle's mystery and adventure elements, you might appreciate The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the Nancy Drew series, which features a young detective solving a puzzling mystery involving a missing will and a hidden clock. |
| The Cloud Castle | Thea Stilton | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you liked The Cloud Castle's focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you might enjoy The Mysterious Benedict Society, which follows a group of gifted children who must use their unique skills to stop a dangerous plot that threatens the world. |
| The Cloud Castle | Thea Stilton | The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell | Chris Colfer | If you enjoyed The Cloud Castle's magical and imaginative setting, you might find The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell enchanting, as it follows twins who fall into a fairy tale world and must navigate its dangers and wonders to find a way back home. |
| The Great Fire | Shirley Hazzard | The English Patient | Michael Ondaatje | If you enjoyed the lush and evocative prose of The Great Fire, you might appreciate The English Patient for its poetic language, vivid descriptions, and exploration of love, war, and identity in a historical setting. |
| The Great Fire | Shirley Hazzard | The Remains of the Day | Kazuo Ishiguro | If you were drawn to The Great Fire's examination of the aftermath of war and its impact on individuals, you might find The Remains of the Day intriguing with its exploration of regret, duty, and the decline of the British aristocracy in the aftermath of World War II. |
| The Great Fire | Shirley Hazzard | The Sea, The Sea | Iris Murdoch | If you enjoyed The Great Fire's examination of the complexities of human relationships, you might appreciate The Sea, The Sea for its exploration of love, obsession, and the nature of reality, as well as its richly drawn characters and intricate plot. |
| Pickles to Pittsburgh: the Sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Judi Barrett | The Phantom Tollbooth | Norton Juster | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative world-building in Pickles to Pittsburgh, you might appreciate The Phantom Tollbooth for its clever wordplay, fantastical setting, and exploration of the power of learning and knowledge. |
| Pickles to Pittsburgh: the Sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Judi Barrett | The BFG | Roald Dahl | If you were captivated by the playful and imaginative storytelling in Pickles to Pittsburgh, you might find The BFG delightful with its charming characters, inventive language, and heartwarming themes of friendship and bravery. |
| Pickles to Pittsburgh: the Sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Judi Barrett | The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | Kate DiCamillo | If you enjoyed the heartwarming and emotional journey of the characters in Pickles to Pittsburgh, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane offers a poignant and beautifully written story of a toy rabbit's transformative journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. |
| 5-Minute Bedtime Stories | Kimberly & James Dean | Goodnight Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | If you enjoyed the cozy and comforting nature of 5-Minute Bedtime Stories, you might appreciate the classic children's book Goodnight Moon, which also features a soothing bedtime routine and gentle illustrations that help lull young readers to sleep. |
| 5-Minute Bedtime Stories | Kimberly & James Dean | The Going to Bed Book | Sandra Boynton | If you're looking for more short and sweet bedtime stories, The Going to Bed Book is a delightful choice with its playful rhymes, whimsical illustrations, and charming animal characters who go through their own bedtime routine. |
| 5-Minute Bedtime Stories | Kimberly & James Dean | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | If you enjoyed the imaginative and fantastical elements of 5-Minute Bedtime Stories, Where the Wild Things Are is a classic children's book that takes readers on a wild adventure with its vivid illustrations and imaginative storytelling. |
| Stallion by Starlight | Mary Pope Osborne | Misty of Chincoteague | Marguerite Henry | If you enjoyed Stallion by Starlight's focus on horses and adventure, you might appreciate Misty of Chincoteague for its heartwarming story of a wild horse and the children who befriend her, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Virginia coast. |
| Stallion by Starlight | Mary Pope Osborne | Black Beauty | Anna Sewell | If you were captivated by Stallion by Starlight's portrayal of the bond between humans and horses, you might find Black Beauty intriguing with its exploration of animal welfare, social issues, and the power of empathy, told from the perspective of a horse. |
| Stallion by Starlight | Mary Pope Osborne | The Black Stallion | Walter Farley | If you enjoyed the thrilling and suspenseful elements of Stallion by Starlight, The Black Stallion offers a captivating story of a boy and a wild horse stranded on a deserted island, showcasing the beauty and power of these magnificent creatures. |
| On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: a Novel | Ocean Vuong | The Sympathizer | Viet Thanh Nguyen | If you enjoyed the exploration of identity and the immigrant experience in On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, The Sympathizer offers a gripping story of a Vietnamese spy in America after the fall of Saigon, examining themes of loyalty, betrayal, and cultural displacement. |
| On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: a Novel | Ocean Vuong | The Overstory | Richard Powers | If you appreciated the poetic language and the exploration of humanity's relationship with nature in On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, The Overstory offers a profound and beautifully written novel that interweaves the stories of people and trees, exploring themes of environmentalism, activism, and the interconnectedness of all life. |
| On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: a Novel | Ocean Vuong | The Water Dancer | Ta-Nehisi Coates | If you were moved by the exploration of memory, trauma, and the power of storytelling in On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, The Water Dancer offers a powerful and imaginative novel that blends historical fiction and magical realism, exploring themes of slavery, freedom, and the search for identity. |
| The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses | Paul Goble | The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush | Tomie dePaola | If you enjoyed the Native American folklore and beautiful illustrations in The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, you might also enjoy The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, which tells the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a painter and captures the beauty of the world around him. |
| The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses | Paul Goble | The Rough-Face Girl | Rafe Martin | If you appreciated the strong female protagonist and Native American storytelling in The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, you might also enjoy The Rough-Face Girl, a Cinderella story based on Algonquin folklore that celebrates inner beauty, courage, and perseverance. |
| The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses | Paul Goble | The Story of Jumping Mouse | John Steptoe | If you were drawn to the spiritual and mystical elements of The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, you might also enjoy The Story of Jumping Mouse, a Native American tale that explores the journey of a mouse who seeks to find his true purpose and discovers the power of selflessness and sacrifice. |
| Henry Huggins | Beverly Cleary | The Mouse and the Motorcycle | Beverly Cleary | If you enjoyed the charming and relatable characters in Henry Huggins, you might also enjoy The Mouse and the Motorcycle, another classic children's book by Beverly Cleary that features a lovable mouse named Ralph who goes on exciting adventures with a human friend. |
| Henry Huggins | Beverly Cleary | Ramona the Pest | Beverly Cleary | If you appreciated the humor and heartwarming moments in Henry Huggins, you might also enjoy Ramona the Pest, another beloved book by Beverly Cleary that follows the misadventures of a spirited young girl named Ramona as she navigates school, family, and friendships. |
| Henry Huggins | Beverly Cleary | The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | If you enjoyed the animal characters and themes of friendship and loyalty in Henry Huggins, you might also enjoy The One and Only Ivan, a touching and inspiring story about a gorilla named Ivan who learns to find hope and courage in the face of adversity. |
| Olympians. [4], Hades: Lord of the Dead | George O'Connor | Percy Jackson and the Olympians. [1], The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the mythology and adventure in Hades: Lord of the Dead, you might also enjoy The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson series, which follows a young demigod on a quest to prevent a war between the gods. |
| Olympians. [4], Hades: Lord of the Dead | George O'Connor | Ares: Bringer of War | George O'Connor | If you enjoyed the graphic novel format and mythology in Hades: Lord of the Dead, you might also enjoy Ares: Bringer of War, another book in the Olympians series by the same author, which explores the story of the god of war. |
| Olympians. [4], Hades: Lord of the Dead | George O'Connor | The Lost Hero | Rick Riordan | If you enjoyed the blend of mythology and adventure in Hades: Lord of the Dead, you might also enjoy The Lost Hero, the first book in the Heroes of Olympus series, which follows a new group of demigods on a quest to save the world from destruction. |
| Skyhunter | Marie Lu | Red Rising | Pierce Brown | If you enjoyed the dystopian setting and the themes of rebellion and survival in Skyhunter, you might also enjoy Red Rising, which features a similar society divided by class and a protagonist who rises up against the ruling elite. |
| Skyhunter | Marie Lu | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins | If you enjoyed the action-packed plot and the strong female protagonist in Skyhunter, you might also enjoy The Hunger Games, which features a similar premise of a government-controlled society where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in a televised event. |
| Skyhunter | Marie Lu | Legend | Marie Lu | If you enjoyed Marie Lu's writing style and the fast-paced action in Skyhunter, you might also enjoy Legend, which is another series by the same author featuring a dystopian society, a rebel protagonist, and a forbidden romance. |
| The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | The Bride Test | Helen Hoang | If you enjoyed The Kiss Quotient's heartwarming romance and diverse representation, you might appreciate The Bride Test for its engaging characters, cross-cultural love story, and exploration of family and identity. |
| The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | Red, White & Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston | If you liked The Kiss Quotient's charming and witty writing style, you might enjoy Red, White & Royal Blue for its delightful humor, engaging characters, and LGBTQ+ romance set in the world of politics. |
| The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | The Hating Game | Sally Thorne | If you appreciated The Kiss Quotient's enemies-to-lovers trope and steamy romance, you might find The Hating Game appealing with its witty banter, office setting, and slow-burn romance between two coworkers who can't stand each other. |
| My Car Trip | Sindy McKay | Are We There Yet? | Dan Santat | If you enjoyed the theme of a car trip, you might appreciate this children's book that follows a family on a road trip to their grandmother's birthday party. The book is filled with humor, adventure, and beautiful illustrations that capture the excitement and challenges of a long car ride. |
| My Car Trip | Sindy McKay | The Long Haul | Jeff Kinney | If you enjoyed the humor and mishaps of a family road trip, you might enjoy this book from the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The book follows the Heffley family on a hilarious and disastrous road trip to attend their grandmother's 90th birthday party. |
| My Car Trip | Sindy McKay | Travels with Charley | John Steinbeck | If you enjoyed the theme of a road trip, you might appreciate this classic travelogue by John Steinbeck. The book chronicles Steinbeck's journey across America with his dog Charley, exploring the country's landscapes, people, and culture. The book is a beautiful and insightful reflection on the American identity and the human experience. |
| On the Way to the Wedding | Julia Quinn | The Duke and I | Julia Quinn | If you enjoyed the witty banter and charming romance in On the Way to the Wedding, you might also enjoy The Duke and I, the first book in the Bridgerton series, which features a similar blend of humor, passion, and Regency-era social commentary. |
| On the Way to the Wedding | Julia Quinn | The Wallflower Wager | Tessa Dare | If you liked the unconventional heroine and heartwarming love story in On the Way to the Wedding, you might appreciate The Wallflower Wager, which also features a strong-willed and compassionate female lead, a dashing hero, and a delightful mix of humor and emotion. |
| On the Way to the Wedding | Julia Quinn | The Bride Test | Helen Hoang | If you enjoyed the romantic tension and character development in On the Way to the Wedding, you might find The Bride Test intriguing with its multicultural perspective, complex protagonists, and exploration of family, identity, and love in the face of adversity. |
| The Forever Sky | Thomas Peacock | The Round House | Louise Erdrich | If you enjoyed the Native American themes and coming-of-age story in The Forever Sky, you might appreciate The Round House for its exploration of justice, family, and identity in a Native American community, as well as its lyrical prose and vivid characters. |
| The Forever Sky | Thomas Peacock | There There | Tommy Orange | If you were moved by The Forever Sky's portrayal of the struggles and resilience of Native Americans, you might find There There compelling with its multi-generational cast of characters, exploration of urban Native American identity, and powerful themes of trauma, connection, and healing. |
| The Forever Sky | Thomas Peacock | The Night Watchman | Louise Erdrich | If you enjoyed the historical and political context of The Forever Sky, The Night Watchman offers a richly detailed and engrossing story based on the life of the author's grandfather, who fought against Native American dispossession and assimilation policies in the 1950s, and the impact of his activism on his family and community. |
| Grandma's Tiny House: a Counting Story! | JaNay Brown-Wood | Ten Black Dots | Donald Crews | If you enjoyed the counting aspect of Grandma's Tiny House, you might appreciate Ten Black Dots for its creative use of dots to teach counting and its simple yet engaging illustrations. |
| Grandma's Tiny House: a Counting Story! | JaNay Brown-Wood | One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and whimsical tone of Grandma's Tiny House, you might enjoy One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish for its imaginative creatures, silly rhymes, and colorful illustrations. |
| Grandma's Tiny House: a Counting Story! | JaNay Brown-Wood | The Doorbell Rang | Pat Hutchins | If you enjoyed the communal aspect of Grandma's Tiny House, you might appreciate The Doorbell Rang for its exploration of sharing, division, and fractions through a fun and relatable story about cookies and friends. |
| Peck, Peck, Peck | Lucy Cousins | Little Blue Truck | Alice Schertle | If you enjoyed the colorful and engaging illustrations in Peck, Peck, Peck, you might also enjoy Little Blue Truck, which features similarly vibrant and expressive artwork. Both books also have a focus on animals and nature, making it a great choice for young readers. |