Books like 'Re:Telling'
Readers who enjoyed Re:Telling by William Walsh, Michael Martone, Corey Mesler, Tim Jones-Yelvington, Lily Hoang, Daniel Grandbois, Darcie Dennigan, Samantha Hunt, Roxane Gay, Peter Connors, Blake Butler, Timothy Gager, Jim Ruland, Tom LaFarge, Heather Fowler, Pedro Ponce, Wendy Walker, Molly Gaudry, Zachary Mason, Joseph Riippi, Steve Himmer, Curtis Smith, Matt Bell, Josh Maday, Crispin Best, Henry Jenkins, Erin Fitzgerald, Alicia Gifford, Michael Kimball, Jeff Brewer & Kathleen Rooney also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Phoney Phantasma by Sukumar Ray
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA translation of Sukumar Ray’s famous Ha ja ba ra la, which is regarded as a precious gem of Bengali literature... -
![The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ever-helpful Smith family completed the quests the elves and dwarves gave them, which, to be fair, weren’t very tough for our favorite Minecraft family. It helps when the mod is SO cool, the kids aren’t sure they ever want to leave.Unfortunately, helping isn’t always a good thing... -
![The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley]()
The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's a fantasy come true: all three books in the hilarious fractured fairy tale trilogy by James Riley, available together in a box set!This complete boxed set of the Half Upon a Time trilogy tells the story of Jack, as in, son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant... -
![Mate Tracker by Lola Glass]()
Mate Tracker by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKISS AND… RUN LIKE HELLThat's the motto I was supposed to be living my life by.Supposed to, being the key phrase there.Because my friend-with-benefits is in love with me.And I think I'm in love with him too... -
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![Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett]()
Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis book is well on its way to becoming a true children's classic. Early reviews of the story and the tickle me concept are creating a very positive reaction from everyone that reviews the book. The story is about a loveable rascal that has just flown in from Planet Tickle. His mission is to tickle any child who happens to follow along in this book... -
![Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand by Eugenie Bird, David Ellwand]()
Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand by Eugenie Bird, David Ellwand
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDo you believe in fairies? How about high fashion? Enter the exquisite world of fairie fashion - where feathered hats are designed for maximum lift, oak leaf jackets boast ample wing vents, and flower-petal flats are easily removable for flight.In the fairie world, there is only one top designer of couture and accessories . . -
![Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox]()
Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe prince is hoping to fall for Rapunzel, but since she can't quite hear what he asks for, everything but her hair gets tossed out her window. Instead of her curly locks, she throws her dirty socks. Instead of silky tresses, out go lacey dresses. And you can predict the guaranteed-to-crack-kids-up clothing she sends down when the prince simply says hair. . . -
![Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone]()
Another Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street) by Jon Stone
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRead the can't miss sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book!Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as always, slips by every wacky barrier... -
![There's a Yeti in the Playground! by Pamela Butchart]()
There's a Yeti in the Playground! by Pamela Butchart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIzzy and friends are excited! The snow is falling fast and they’re hoping they’ll all be sent home early. But then they hear weird noises in the playground, and find a big footprint in the snow… And that’s when they know! There’s a YETI in the playground and it’s HUNGRY!Laugh-out-loud fun from Blue Peter Award winners Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham...Categorized as:
humor retellings action-adventure book children children-books coming-of-age female-author -
![Tales of Christmas Villains by D.C. Gomez, Jamie Dalton]()
Tales of Christmas Villains by D.C. Gomez, Jamie Dalton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRuined holiday plans and stolen gifts are only the beginning in this collection of villains gone wild for the holidays!Tales of Christmas Villains brings together the most mischievous batch of scrooges, thieves, and humbugs out to wreak havoc on the Christmas cheer... -
![Belle's Discovery by Tessa Roehl, Jenni Rapelo]()
Belle's Discovery by Tessa Roehl, Jenni Rapelo
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore Belle went to the enchanted castle and met the beast, she was a young girl, and this is her story. At age 7, Belle is happy living at home with her father. But at school she feels like an outsider. Then one day she discovers a run-down bookshop. Determined to bring the store back to life, Belle shows all her classmates how wonderful books and stories are... -
![Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson]()
Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Shailey's dad gets a new job, she loses her bedtime reading partner. She immediately starts interviews to fill the position and is thrilled when her favorite fairy tale characters line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings her whole team. Shailey is running out of options... -
![Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary by Walt Disney Company]()
Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor anyone who wants to know more about what Mal is really thinking, this diary gives readers a special glimpse inside her world with super-secret journal entries and Mal's doodles and drawings... -
![William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge by Ian Doescher]()
William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge by Ian Doescher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo thine own Sith be true. Lend us your ears and comlinks for a Shakespearean retelling of Star Wars Episode III! A once-heroic knight becomes the darkest of villains. The Jedi suffer slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. The Republic falls, an Empire rises, and so begins the long wait for a New Hope... -
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![Once Upon a Death by Dzintra Sullivan]()
Once Upon a Death by Dzintra Sullivan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never chose death—death chose me.Now I choose change.Kaah Maah had been the reaper for over a millennia. The mundane repetition of collecting souls night after night from an ever-increasing population was beginning to grind on him. Kaah had witnessed an ocean of unique faces, all confronted with their final moments on earth. Though different in appearance they all showed one final emotion—fear... -
![The Little Barmaid: A Sweet and Sexy Retelling of The Little Mermaid by Taylor Holloway]()
The Little Barmaid: A Sweet and Sexy Retelling of The Little Mermaid by Taylor Holloway
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDerek Prince is a quadruple threat.He can sing, dance, act, and charm the panties off me without breaking a sweat.And now that I’m in his new movie, shaking my sequined-covered butt right in front of him, these panties are going nowhere but down. Instead of serving cocktails in a karaoke joint, this broke little barmaid is finally moving up in the world... -
![Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell]()
Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp... -
![Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith]()
Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for readers of all ages! Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he’s never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he’s really a human—and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York City... -
![The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig]()
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne wintry morning academic Prudencia Hart sets off to a conference in the Scottish Borders. Stranded there by snow, she is swept off on a dream-like journey of self discovery, complete with magical moments, devilish encounters and wittily wild music.'You shouldn't miss this for the world . . . Rambunctiously life-affirming and touchingly beautiful... -
![Disobedience by Jane Washington]()
Disobedience by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Malevolent Ignoble Calamity (or Mel for short) is the youngest member of the Calamity Clan—a coven of Bastan witches and warlocks who pride themselves on being the worst of the worst... -
![Back to the Future by Kim Smith]()
Back to the Future by Kim Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGreat Scott!! The latest in Quirk's series of Pop Classic Picture Books (following HOME ALONE, THE X-FILES, and E.T... -
![An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler]()
An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow, Ned and I admire how well you read. But the story will be ruined if you turn the page right now. So please don't. A beautiful pie-making princess is trapped in a tower. Can Sir Wilbur rescue her? And more importantly, can he do it while wearing a tutu? He's going to try! But if you read the story too quickly, Ned won't be able to make the pictures or costumes in time... -
![Darcy's Labours of Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renee McKenzie]()
Darcy's Labours of Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renee McKenzie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Pride and Prejudice variation. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy immediately regrets his insult to Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly, and takes the opportunity during a chance meeting on Oakham Mount to apologize. Reticent to so easily forgive Darcy's boorish behaviour, Elizabeth announces that she will consider Darcy's request after further studying his actions... -
![Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel]()
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game... -
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![Ten Things I Hate about You by David Levithan]()
Ten Things I Hate about You by David Levithan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA romantic comedy based on the classic Shakespeare play, The Taming of the Shrew, this book is a tie-in to the new teen movie starring Larisa Oleynik, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and teen idol Andrew Keegan... -
![Venus in Fur by David Ives]()
Venus in Fur by David Ives
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA young playwright, Thomas, has written an adaptation of the 1870 novel Venus in Fur by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (after whom the term “masochism” was coined); the novel is the story of an obsessive adulterous relationship between a man and the mistress to whom he becomes enslaved... -
![Arthur's Tooth by Marc Brown]()
Arthur's Tooth by Marc Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor use in schools and libraries only. Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out... -
![Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long]()
Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . -
![Fantasy Magazine, October 2014: Women Destroy Fantasy! Special Issue by Cat Rambo, Terri Windling]()
Fantasy Magazine, October 2014: Women Destroy Fantasy! Special Issue by Cat Rambo, Terri Windling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLIGHTSPEED is an online science fiction and fantasy magazine. In its pages, you will find science fiction: from near-future, sociological soft SF, to far-future, star-spanning hard SF—and fantasy: from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery, and contemporary urban tales, to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folktales... -
![Terry Jones' Fairy Tales by Terry Jones]()
Terry Jones' Fairy Tales by Terry Jones
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree raindrops have an argument on their way out of a cloud ...A silly King goes for a walk with a dog tied to each leg ...An enterprising herring, bored of the North Sea, decides to swim right round the world ...Thirty short stories of magic and adventure penned by Monty Python team member, Terry Jones... -
![Helga's Dowry: A Troll Love Story by Tomie dePaola]()
Helga's Dowry: A Troll Love Story by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHelga, a troll, must somehow acquire a dowry with which to marry or, by the god Odin’s command, be doomed to wander the earth forever. “Richly colored pictures capture the droll humor of [Helga’s] clever, determined fight to garner impressive riches... -
![One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe]()
One Hungry Monster: A Counting Book in Rhyme by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt bedtime a small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food and creating chaos throughout the house... -
![Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen]()
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you... -
![Love and Other Pranks by Tony Vigorito]()
Love and Other Pranks by Tony Vigorito
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"May be the single wildest novel I've ever read. It rings the cosmic gong on so many levels, turns so many stereotypes inside out, one scarcely knows what to do but hold on and enjoy the ride. And enjoy it I did... -
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![Disney: Beauty and the Beast Book of the Film by Walt Disney Company]()
Disney: Beauty and the Beast Book of the Film by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
![Goodnight, Swampy the Little Monster by Ellie J. Woods]()
Goodnight, Swampy the Little Monster by Ellie J. Woods
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoodnight, Swampy the Little Monster Swampy the Little Monster should be getting ready for bed, but his Mommy cannot find him. The thing is that Swampy hates bedtime which becomes a little battle every day. Monster Mommy wants him to take a bath, brush his teeth, and get into his nice new bug pattern pajamas... -
![Persuading the Captain: An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy by Rachel John]()
Persuading the Captain: An Austen Inspired Romantic Comedy by Rachel John
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow can you run from someone who already has your heart?Romance at a family reunion is usually the start of a bad joke, but when the hunky neighbor everyone’s talking about turns out to be Anne’s ex, her plans for a relaxing cabin retreat fly out the window. Eight years ago, Anne broke off their engagement, afraid they were too young. It was a decision she’s regretted ever since... -
![William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth by Ian Doescher]()
William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth by Ian Doescher
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs our story opens, a sea of troubles threatens the valiant Resistance, who are pursued by the sound and fury of the vile First Order... -
![Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan]()
Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it means more trouble than they can imagine for both themselves and the people of Troy. But who says Helen is entirely at fault? Sure she had a face that launched a thousand ships . . . but she also had a little interference from the meddling god of love and his mother, Aphrodite. Think you know the truth behind the Greek myths? Think again... -
![There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! by Lucille Colandro]()
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! by Lucille Colandro
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe bestselling Old Lady series finally delivers its own version of the original, classic song: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY!It's the Old Lady as you've never seen her before! Now she's swallowing animals from the classic story .. -
![A Most Excellent Understanding: A Humorous Pride and Prejudice Variation by Wade H. Mann]()
A Most Excellent Understanding: A Humorous Pride and Prejudice Variation by Wade H. Mann
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first time I rejected a proposal of marriage, my suitor would not take ‘no’ for an answer, so I have resolved to be more forceful in any future ones.ELIZABETH BENNET IS A LADY of decided opinions—especially about a certain Mr Darcy. When Colonel Fitzwilliam reveals that gentleman as the cause of her sister’s romantic woes, Elizabeth does not become angry or distraught...Categorized as:
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![Miss Mary Mack by Mary Ann Hoberman]()
Miss Mary Mack by Mary Ann Hoberman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children's hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family. Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant's fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun... -
![It's Not Hansel and Gretel by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor]()
It's Not Hansel and Gretel by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHansel and Gretel will not listen to their storyteller... -
![Nice Shot, Cupid! by Kate McMullan]()
Nice Shot, Cupid! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat a myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for liar)! Zeus's version of the myths is completely wrong. It's time to set the record straight. For the first time ever, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths.This laugh-out-loud series of fractured Greek myths by best-selling author Kate McMullan is irreverent, irresistible, and totally twisted... -
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![The Lady with the Alligator Purse by Mary Ann Hoberman]()
The Lady with the Alligator Purse by Mary Ann Hoberman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChildren's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman's bestselling Sing-Along Stories are perfect for reading together, with over one million copies sold in all formats.You know the song, but you've never heard it like this! A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented alongside bright, zany illustrations in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games... -
![Old MacDonald Had a Truck: by Steve Goetz]()
Old MacDonald Had a Truck: by Steve Goetz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun." — School Library JournalOld MacDonald has some new friends on the Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a.. -
![I'm a Little Teapot by Iza Trapani]()
I'm a Little Teapot by Iza Trapani
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoin our rambunctious teapot as he gets all steamed up just waiting to share his imaginative adventures with you. Grab your coat as you sail down the river on a boat to China, run off to Mexico to fight a bull, race with the hounds on a fox hunt, and hide deep in the jungle where no one will find you... -
![Mr. Quiet by Roger Hargreaves]()
Mr. Quiet by Roger Hargreaves
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMr. Quiet is afraid of loud noises. This is a big problem for him, since he lives in Loudland. But one day he gets a letter from Mr... -
![The Library Gingerbread Man by Dotti Enderle]()
The Library Gingerbread Man by Dotti Enderle
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Gingerbread Man ran into a crowd at 920, the biography section. Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, and Amelia Earhart tried to stop him. "Stop! Stop, Gingerbread Man! You're a long way from home."The Gingerbread Man sped around them. "Run, run, as fast as you can... -
![Don't flatter yourself: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Sydney Salier]()
Don't flatter yourself: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Sydney Salier
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the original P&P Mr Darcy had an issue with the behaviour of Mrs Bennet and Elizabeth's younger sisters. What if Mr Bennet married a second time and his new wife is a lady with impeccable manners, who is down-playing the fact that she really is a Lady...
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