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Check out these very specific (or sometimes not at all specific) recommendations from our booksellers to our customers.
Scroll down for all of the personalized book lists (organized roughly from baby to adult), or click on a category below.
Looking for personalized recommendations for your reader? Email us at info@wildrumpusbooks.com.
- Speculative Fiction by Black Authors (Middle Grade, YA, and Adult)
- Books by American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations Creators
- Books about Racism and Justice
- Celebrating Black Creators
- Books to Celebrate Pride
- Books by Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Authors
- Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors & Illustrators
- Creature Comforts (Or, Comforting Books Featuring Animals, for various ages)
- Books for and about Dads for Father's Day
- Books & Gifts For and About Moms
- Books for Star Wars Fans (for various ages)
- Ramadan Mubarak! Books to Celebrate Ramadan (for various ages)
- Books by Minnesotan Authors and Illustrators (for various ages)
- Books that Celebrate Women (for various ages)
- Favorite Baby Shower Books & Gifts
- National CROWN Day: Board and Picture Books about Hair Love
- Books for Younger Readers by American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations Creators
- Celebrating Black Creators: Board and Picture Books
- Board & Picture Books to Celebrate Pride
- Books for When a New Baby Joins the Family
- Rowan's Current Favorites (Books for an 18-Month-Old)
- Durable Books for Toddlers Who Like Dogs and Firetrucks
- Great Read-Alouds for Pre-Schoolers
- Great Bedtime Read-Alouds
- Riva's Wagonload of Current Favorites (Recommendations from a 3-Year-Old)
- Picture Books by Latinx Authors and Illustrators
- Leigh's Childhood Favorites (Classic Picture Books)
- Strolling in the City: Picture Books that Capture the Beauty of Cities
- Books to Help Talk About the Death of a Pet
- Fun Early Readers
- Funny Books for Kids Who Like ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE
- For the 5-Year-Old Who Loves Countries and Geography
- Activity Books for 5-Year-Olds Who Like to Draw
- For the First-Grader Who Reads on Level
- Shark Books for First-Graders
- For the 6-year-old Who Likes CAPTAIN AWESOME and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
- For the Second-Grader Who Reads on Level
- For Kids Who Like CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Books
- Fun Chapter Books for Kids Who Like OWL DIARIES, A to Z MYSTERIES, DOG MAN, RAMONA, and JUNIE B. JONES
- For the 8-Year-Old Who Loves History, MAGIC TREEHOUSE, and Football
- For the 8-Year-Old Who Prefers Graphic Novels and Funny Books, and Reads So Fast!
- Stacy's Classic Childhood Favorites (chapter books)
- Books for Middle Grade Readers by American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations Creators
- Books about Race and Justice for Middle Grade Readers
- Audiobooks about Race and Justice for Middle Grade Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Chapter and Middle Grade Books
- Chapter & Middle Grade Books to Celebrate Pride
- For the 4th-Grader Who Likes Fantasy, Adventure, and Friendships
- Books with Heart and Humor for the 4th-Grader Who Loves THE PENDERWICKS, THE VANDERBEEKERS, and Mysteries
- Old and New Classics for Middle Grade Animal Lovers
- For the 9-Year-Old Who Loved Nic Stone's CLEAN GETAWAY
- For the 9-Year-Old Who Loves HARRY POTTER and PERCY JACKSON
- For the 10-Year-Old Who Does Drama, Choir, and Piano
- For the 10-Year-Old Who Has a New Puppy and Loves Gymnastics
- For the Almost 11-Year-Old, Not Sure What He's Into
- Books About Finding Your Own Way (Middle Grade)
- Middle Grade Fantasy Picks from Author Anne Ursu
- For Kids Who Love Raina Telgemeier
- For the Kid Who Loves Vera Brogsol
- For the Middle Grade Reader Who Loves Historical Fiction
- Books About Resilient Characters for Middle Grade Readers
- Hefty Series for the 11-Year-Old Voracious Fantasy Reader
- For the 12-Year-Old Into Tap and Ballet
- Dash's Current Favorites (Graphic Novel Picks from a 13-Year-Old)
- Books for Young Adult Readers by American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations Creators
- Books about Race and Justice for Young Adult Readers
- Audiobooks about Race and Justice for Young Adults Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Young Adult Books
- Young Adult Books to Celebrate Pride
- For the 14-Year-Old Who Loves the SELECTION Series
- Graphic Novels for Older Readers
- Escapist YA Books for Readers Aged 14-400
- Socially-Conscious Realistic Fiction for YA Readers
- Creepy Graphic Novels for the Horror-Loving Teen (of Varying Scariness)
- YA Mysteries with Twists to Devour
- Own Voices YA Contemporary Fiction (NEW Books & Audiobooks)
- YA Books that Adults will Love, Too
- Survival/Post-Apocalyptic Books to Read During a Pandemic
- Books for Adult Readers by American Indian, Indigenous, and First Nations Creators
- Audiobooks to Get You Hooked on Audiobooks
- Claire's Poetry Month Picks
- Short Reads for Long Days (Books for Adults That Will Make You Feel Accomplished)
- Books about Race and Justice for Adult Readers
- Audiobooks about Race, Racism and Justice for Adult Listeners
- Celebrating Black Creators: Books for Adults
- Books to Celebrate Pride for Adults