When I have the good fortune to stumble upon a book that strikes a chord, touches my heartđ©·, or through simple good fortune becomes a special favorite, I immediately begin the hunt for more books with the same knack. If you've been on this quest yourself, you know it can be tough to find reads that have similar voices, settings, plots, etc. Does this wine pair with that cheese? Do these shoes go with that dress? It's a bit more complicated, but celebrities, reviewers, and books sites tend to use a simple phrase. Something along the lines of, "If you liked Book A, you will love Book B." That absolute doesn't always hold true for me, but I'm going to pair up some "read-a-likes" for your consideration. That isn't to say they will have the same feel for you as they do for me, but I believe I've paired some with commonalities. I hope you enjoy!
Legal thrillers are a favorite of mine and I've read a lot of them by many different authors. Two writers, close to my heart, are Lisa Scottoline and Robert Dugoni! These virtuosos have much in common. They are both skilled and talented, with a wide breadth of work to choose from, but their legal thrillers are the best (my opinion). Lisa's work in the Rosato & Associates Series and Robert's Keera Duggan Series appear in all the "best" places, including some of your local libraries (last week's blog) and have received many accolades.
"Lisa Scottoline is a #1 Bestselling Author, The New York Times bestselling author and Edgar award-winning author of 35 novels, including her latest work, Loyal.
"Robert Dugoni is a critically acclaimed New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and #1 Amazon bestselling author."
If you're ready to begin your reading journey with Lisa and Robert, here are the books I would choose, Everywhere that Mary Went and Her Deadly Game. Both legal thrillers with strong, but sensitive female characters who happen to be attorneys. Mary is a part of an all female firm, while Keera is lead partner in a firm her father formed, but has since let fall into a state of disrepute. They each tend to take on cases that other legal minds would turn away from. Both these women are part of tight knit families who never fail to speak their minds. Although written years apart, 2009 and 2023, they are sister books. I'm stingy with my ratings and careful with recommendations, but I wouldn't hesitate to 5 star both these books and recommend them to anyone looking for twin, and I use the term loosely, reads.
Agony Hill, a historical mystery, set in small-town Vermont, post Korea, at the tipping point of anti-Vietnam War protests of 1965. Detective Franklin Warren is new to the town and his job as he investigates a fire and death. All this in a town that is on the precipice of great change.
Montana 1948 opens the door again on another small town, when 12 year-old David Hayden bears witness to a series of events that radically change the way in which he views his family. David's father, the town sheriff, his Uncle Frank, a war hero, both upstanding members of the community. A series of crimes, committed by Frank, undeniably creates a rip in the family fabric and that of the community.
Maybe not matches made in heaven, or even fraternal twins, these two pairs are at least cousins. If you're in the mood for a taste of two different books, but still flavored with the same set of seasonings these two pairs are definitely for you. If you liked one, I sincerely believe you may love the other! Happy reading!
Just to remind you, we are getting close to the Texas Book Festival, November 16 and 17. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Austin! Be looking for me, or my brother, carrying the official Dee Reads tote bag.
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