It happens often that I’m watching a show or film and think “Oh, people who enjoy this should really read X book.” And I have similar thoughts when I read a book and immediately think the readers who enjoy it would also enjoy a show or film I’ve recently watched. This is probably one of my favorite things to write, because I love watching people discover something new to love based on something they already enjoy. It also helps that I watch a lot of TV and read a lot of books, so this game allows me to do something with all this random entertainment stored up in my brain.
I aimed for different moods and content, so we have everything from teen werewolves and murder all the way to cozy soul hugging books. And because it really bugs me when I see random comps slapped on to things that are not comps at all, I made sure to give you the overlap of the two things that made me think they’d work together as a “If you liked this, you’ll like this, too.”
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About the book: Single mum Rosaline Palmer has been selected to compete on a baking show with prize money she desperately needs. But she meets a fellow contestant upon arrival that catches her heart’s attention and thinks she may also find love…until another contestant steps in…
What they have most in common: An entire season of a baking competition show, including all the challenges and judging. And that hug to your soul feeling.
About the book: This is a cozy murder mystery about a mom who not only stumbles upon solving a murder after moving back to Miami with her family, but also finds herself learning the ins and outs of hosting a food show.
What they have most in common: A woman navigating hosting a cooking television series, never having done so before.
About the book: Three mermaids run out of wine they’d found in a shipwreck so they decide to cast a spell for legs to go on land and get more alcohol. Everything works out until the next day when they’re still on land and the spell hasn’t reverted them back to mermaids. Now they have to figure out how to get jobs, where to live, and how to reverse the spell to go back to the ocean.
What they have most in common: Mermaids on land trying to figure out how to be human, leading to comedic situations, and while the show’s focus is a love story they both have found family.
About the graphic novel: Becca is the new kid in school and falls into the popular girls clique, only to soon discover they turn into werewolves and enact revenge on the boys who prey on girls.
What they have most in common: Humor, teen girls in high school focus, transfer student, revenge on teen boys, LGBTQ characters.
About the book: Mira and Naveen were previously matched up by a matchmaker but parted ways after a brief relationship. Now they’re both surprised to see each other when Mira walks into Naveen’s office to settle her aunt’s will. Is it time they rethink their relationship and get back together? First, they’ll have to escape being kidnapped, figure out what is going on, and stay ahead of the criminals who want Mira to repay what her con artist father stole!
What they have most in common: A broken up couple running from criminals with a second chance at love.
About the book: Aideen is navigating life as best as she can when she decides to help out her nemesis by “pushing her down the stairs.” Really, it’s to help the girl get out of something her dad is making her do by getting to say she has an injury from the fall. Except now other teens are coming to Aideen needing her to similarly fix their problems. What could go wrong?!
What they have most in common: Humor style, the characters are the heart and you’ll fall in love with them, funny outspoken teen girls, scheming girls, lesbian characters, navigating family and teen life, and set in Ireland.
About the book: Mika Moon has been taught that witches need to stay away from each other and hide their magic so not to alert the world to their existence. Suddenly she’s summoned to come to a remote house and teach three young witches how to control their powers. Now Mika has a chance at love and found family, if she can just keep them safe.
What they have most in common: Main character is looking for her found family, intergenerational professional relationships, the warm fuzzy feeling of people trying to do good, and caring for children so they can be their best.
About the book: Former celebrity Rhys Lloyd is found dead on New Years Day. Two detectives from different countries are paired together to figure out who murdered him. The list of suspects will be long, as he was not a great guy.
What they have most in common: A despised murder victim, multiple point of view, odd couple investigators, and small town setting. And if you want a bunch more recs based on Bad Sisters, check out Murder Reading For Fans of Bad Sisters (a.k.a. JP Must Die!)
