Recommended rEADING
If you liked my novel Company: A Novel of a Ghost and an Imaginary Friend, I thought you might enjoy these other novels that have a ghostly component to them. These are all books I’ve personally read and enjoyed. I don’t know these authors personally and I’m not getting paid to recommend them. This is just my opinion as a fan.
Can I be honest? One of the things we’re told to do, as authors, is to research books similar to ours for comparison. I’ve yet to understand what the comparison does, but I did read books that had a similar premise to Company, and I thought the least I can do is recommend some of my favorites. Here’s a list I found helpful at Goodreads, if you want even more interesting ghost stories.
Can I be honest? One of the things we’re told to do, as authors, is to research books similar to ours for comparison. I’ve yet to understand what the comparison does, but I did read books that had a similar premise to Company, and I thought the least I can do is recommend some of my favorites. Here’s a list I found helpful at Goodreads, if you want even more interesting ghost stories.
"The SkinJacker Trilogy" by Neal Shusterman
The Skinjacker Trilogy is an epic fantasy revolving around the world of ghosts. Nick and Ally die from an accident and find themselves in Everlost, a place where dead children create their own society. If you thought Company needed more action and adventure, this trilogy might be a good fit for you. You can read my review here.
"A certain Slant of Light" by Laura Whitcomb
A Certain Slant of Light tells of a beautiful romance between two ghosts. Helen has spent decades haunting writers when she suddenly finds a kindred soul who can see her. If you wanted Company to have more romance, you may like A Certain Slant of Light. Warning: this book contains profanity, sex, and some sensitive topics, such as drug use, rape, and religious oppression. You can read my review here.
"Elsewhere" by Gabrielle Zevin
Elsewhere is a book about dealing with loss. Liz dies in an accident and finds herself trying to make a new “life” in Elsewhere, a place where everyone ages backwards. If you liked want a more nuanced look at mourning and depression, Elsewhere is probably the book for you. You can read my review here.
"The Ghost of the Big Brass Bed" by Bruce Coville
When Nina sees a ghost haunting an antique bed, she finds herself in the middle of a mystery involving an eccentric painter and his lost masterpiece. I read this book when I was twelve, and it was one of my absolute favorites. It has a great mystery and a few scares and lots of fun. As a bonus, this was the book that taught me about the Spanish Influenza and World War I.