I really (really) do like this week’s question (topic) which is asking us to share the books we recommend to others. Much as I like it, it doesn’t work for me. You see I don’t know people to recommend books to, plus I’d probably be a bit self conscious doing so, wondering, will they like it!? I even get this way when someone comments on a review suggesting it [the book featured or reviewed] sounds like something they’d like. I’m always like… but what if they don’t!? It’s silly I know, but it’s a small glimpse into my mind. Anyway, sticking with recommendations, I thought I’d look up a few authors I love on Amazon and see what books Amazon recommends.
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BOOKS AMAZON RECOMMENDS
SHE’S ALL THAT, KRISTIN BILLERBECK because of MEMORY LANE
Becky Wade always writes a compelling story so thinking that Kristin’s novels too could be good reads makes me happy; reason being is I’ve often wanted to read one of her novels. ‘She’ Goodreads • ‘Memory’ Goodreads
FROM THE ASHES, SABRINA FLYNN because of THE BACHELOR GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER
Rachel’s trio of historical novels is such a fun time. I thoroughly enjoyed them, so if there’s more out there that are similar, I’d be interested to try them. Have you read anything by Sabrina? I’m always hesitant to include books by authors I know nothing about. ‘Ashes’ Goodreads • ‘Bachelor’ Goodreads
CHRISTMAS BAGGAGE, DEBORAH M. HATHAWAY because of MEMORY LANE
These Christmas books by a variety of authors were super popular during the Christmas season. Though they have the Christmas Escapes tagline connecting them, I don’t think they are required reading as a series. Knowing this is a rec (if Amazon can be trusted!) for a novel by Becky Wade makes me happy because these books did look fun. ‘Christmas’ Goodreads • ‘Memory’ Goodreads
START WITH ME, KARA ISAAC because of FROM THE START
I read a couple of Kara’s books years ago and do enjoy Melissa’s, so this could be a win! ‘Start with Me’ Goodreads • ‘Start’ Goodreads
BETTING ON THE BOY NEXT DOOR, MELANIE JACOBSON because of THE UPSIDE OF FALLING
While imperfect, The Upside of Falling was (at the time) one of my favorite reads. It was sweet and I’m always impressed when I find a book that lives up to being sweet in today’s climate. I also hear good things about Melanie’s books, so are they worth the read? ‘Boy’ Goodreads • ‘Upside’ Goodreads
A LOVE SO REAL, KIMBERLY RAE JORDAN because of FROM THE START
Once upon a time when I’d go on any kind of fiction search, Kimberley’s books would show up frequently. This time the comparison is to a Melissa Tagg novel, an author I always enjoy. ‘Love’ Goodreads • ‘Start’ Goodreads
REBEL WITH A DONUT, CHRISSY Q MARTIN because of LUCKY IN LOVE
Again we have a feature author I know nothing about. But I had to look up a Kasie West novel and see what came up. ‘Donut’ Goodreads • ‘Lucky’ Goodreads
THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER, LUCY SCORE because of THE SELECTION (+ THE UPSIDE OF FALLING)
This one recommending itself with The Selection was super odd to me. Though it did also pop up when looking at The Upside of Falling, so… either way, is this one good? ‘Things’ Goodreads • ‘Selection’ Goodreads
WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE, EMILY WIBBERLEY because of THE UPSIDE OF FALLING
I’ve read one of Emily’s (+ her co-author) novels and didn’t LOVE it. Should I give another a chance? ‘Love’ Goodreads • ‘Upside’ Goodreads
THE NEXT WORST THING, SARA JANE WOODLEY because of FROM THE START
Ending on another author I know NOTHING about! Has anyone read this novel by Sara? Would you say she’s similar in style to Melissa? Share all the things! ‘Next’ Goodreads • ‘Start’ Goodreads
Off to you we turn things. Have you read any of these? What books do you recommend the most? Do you recommend? How do you go about recommending? Where do you look for recommendations? Let’s meet in the comments.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl May 9: Books I Recommend to Others the Most
This is actually a really fun idea for future TTT! I don’t think I’ve actually went with an Amazon recommendation, but then again – I don’t really pay much attention.
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They used to set up a bit differently for recommending. Now I think it’s something like “related to this item” when you search something. But either way, this was all I could come up with and stay with the whole “recommending” thing. And it was fun. :) Thanks for visiting!!
I’ll make a note not to suggest similar books to you when I comment on your review. :)
I’ve found some of Amazon’s recommendations to be pretty good and others to be way out in left field.
Please don’t hesitate to recommend anything, Lydia. I don’t mind when people do for me! I just have don’t for others mainly I don’t have people in my life who read like I did (and want to again) and online, I tend to get in my head and think, “what if they hate this!?” It’s silly, and not something I fuss over in a serious way. ;) But I’m glad to learn about similar books and TOTALLY agree – sometimes Amazon (and I laugh at what Netflix recommends) is WAY off.
I like your take on the prompt – Amazon and Goodreads are constantly recommending stories.
They are indeed! Sometimes they’re good. Other times they’re WAY off.
This was a really great way to do this topic!
It was something a bit different for me to put together and fun! :)
I love so many of the books on your list. Great list!!!
YAY! It’s fun to meet people who enjoy similar books. :)
I’ve not been on Amazon in ages, so interesting to see what they recommend recently. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/books-i-recommend-to-others-the-most/
It can be fun! Does Goodreads do this too? I could have used them instead. :)
I love this topic idea! Even if I haven’t heard of any of these books, the concept is a really cool one, and I hope you enjoy all of these books if and when you read them.
It was fun! I enjoyed being able to still use the “recommended” theme but also making it better work for me. :)
This was a fun way to do this topic! I don’t really use Amazon for buying books anymore, well at least not physical books, I still have Audible. When I did, I think the one book it recommended for me that I did buy and really loved was Unwind by Neal Shusterman but I can’t remember what it was I’d been looking at that meant it recommended it for me!
That’s awesome that one of their recs led to a favorite read!! I feel like the Amazon can be really good or off. But either way, this was fun. :) (And same! I don’t buy physical books anymore from Amazon.)
Fun! I did something similar except I used Goodreads’ recommendations feature. Some of the recs are so far off the mark, it’s funny :)
I read very little romance, but I do love Melanie Jacobson. She’s a fun person (I’ve spent some time with her IRL) who writes fun books. They’re cute and clean and uplifting. I would definitely recommend them if you like light, contemporary, closed-door romances. Her newer ones (those that she has self-published) may have some innuendo and a few mild swears, but they’re still sweet and wholesome. I haven’t read BETTING ON THE BOY NEXT DOOR. I’ve read a lot of her others, though.
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Susan
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This is SO cool to know, Susan. Thank you! I see SO many reading and enjoying Melanie’s books so I’m definitely curious especially as someone who does enjoy a fun romance. Also… I agree! Some of the recs are WAY off. I feel this way about Netflix too. ;)
I like your tweak. There are so many things to consider when recommending books. However, most people I know don’t really want book recommendations.
Same for me. People in my life just aren’t readers so there’s no need to recommend anything! ;)
I haven’t read any of these, but I love your twist this week!
Thanks! It was fun, Dedra. :)
I’ve only heard of one book on your list and thats Things We Never Got Over lol Also, I love this idea! How fun to look at what the algorithm gods think you like haha
Sometimes those algorithms are WAY off. But this was still fun and I enjoyed it! :)
I need to add the Christmas books to my December TBR, great list
I too am all about a good Christmas read near Christmas time. :)