Books like Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All by Donald J. Sobol reads as playful, clever. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Encyclopedia Brown Strikes Again

Donald J. Sobol · 1965

Both explore problem-solving & justice

94% genome match

The Hardy boys detective handbook

Franklin W. Dixon · 1959

Both explore friendship & problem-solving

79% genome match

The Winking Ruby Mystery

Carolyn Keene · 1957

Both explore friendship & justice

74% genome match

Starring the Baby-Sitters Club

Ann M. Martin · 1992

Both explore friendship & childhood

76% genome match

Encyclopedia Brown takes the cake!

Donald J. Sobol · 1983

Both explore childhood & problem-solving

90% genome match

The tower treasure

Franklin W. Dixon · 1927

Both explore justice & friendship

71% genome match

Uncivil acts

Carolyn Keene · 2005

Both explore friendship & justice

74% genome match

Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

Donald J. Sobol · 1967

Both explore observation & problem-solving

89% genome match

A Question of Guilt

Carolyn Keene · 1996

Both explore friendship & justice

71% genome match

A Figure in Hiding

Franklin W. Dixon · 1937

Both explore friendship & justice

68% genome match

Encyclopedia Brown Carries On

Donald J. Sobol · 1980

Both explore childhood & problem-solving

87% genome match

Nancy Drew ghost stories

Carolyn Keene · 1983

Both explore friendship & problem-solving

70% genome match