Books like Don't Call Me Ishmael!

Don't Call Me Ishmael! by Michael Gerard Bauer reads as humorous, poignant. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Wink

Rob Harrell · 2019

Shares the comingofage thread

75% genome match

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead · 2020

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli · 2000

Same ya feel

83% genome match

Fish In A Tree

Lynda Mullaly Hunt · 2015

Both explore self-acceptance & friendship

73% genome match

The Wednesday Wars

Gary D. Schmidt · 2007

Shares the comingofage thread

70% genome match

There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom (Cascades)

Louis Sachar · 1987

Both explore bullying & friendship

84% genome match

Melissa

Alex Gino · 2015

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match

13

James Howe · 2003

Shares the comingofage thread

70% genome match

Freaks and revelations

Davida Hurwin · 2009

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match

Wonder

R.J. Palacio · 2012

Same ya feel

83% genome match

Ghost World

Daniel Clowes

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match

Looking for Alaska

John Green · 2005

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match