86 books
—
6 voters
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “Recommended for You” as Want to Read:
Recommended for You
by
To All the Boys Ive Loved Before meets Youve Got Mail in this charming and hilarious rom-com following two teen booksellers whose rivalry is taken to the next level as they compete for the top bookseller bonus.
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the brink of death, ...more
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the brink of death, ...more
Get A Copy
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
September 1st 2020
by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Reader Q&A
To ask other readers questions about
Recommended for You,
please sign up.
Popular Answered Questions
Community Reviews
Showing 1-30
Start your review of Recommended for You
Overall this was a cute read. I didn't love it and I didn't really connect with it, mostly because of my age. I'm 32 and the main character was 16. I do read alot of YA Contemporary and some of the characters I read I connect with but I did feel like Shoshanna was a little to juvenile for me. So please take my review with a grain of salt. It was overall cute, had amazing family and friendships as well!
3.5 stars.
I have super mixed feelings about this book. For one, Shoshanna is not that much of a likable characters. She's judgmental and meddles in everyone's business because she thinks she knows what's best. In the beginning, I was pretty annoyed with Shoshanna and how juvenile she acted. She was extremely judgmental when it came to Jake and how he wasn't a reader but was the new hire in the bookstore. However, as the book went on, I had to remember Shoshanna was just a teen and she was going ...more
I have super mixed feelings about this book. For one, Shoshanna is not that much of a likable characters. She's judgmental and meddles in everyone's business because she thinks she knows what's best. In the beginning, I was pretty annoyed with Shoshanna and how juvenile she acted. She was extremely judgmental when it came to Jake and how he wasn't a reader but was the new hire in the bookstore. However, as the book went on, I had to remember Shoshanna was just a teen and she was going ...more
*3.5 stars*
I just wanna hug Shoshanna and Jake and smother them in love. FRTC
I just wanna hug Shoshanna and Jake and smother them in love. FRTC
October 04, 2020: I loved reading this so much!
↦ an adorable and cute dislike-to-love romance that makes me cry at being single af.
↦ the setting of a bookstore is perfect for those who love to read stories unfold in the midst of bookshelves, and the not-so-perks of working as a bookseller as well as struggles that arise due to the growing online retailers.
↦ aligns to the themes of faith, culture, family, friendship, and diversity.
↦ a humorous narration that conveys the above aspects in the ...more
↦ an adorable and cute dislike-to-love romance that makes me cry at being single af.
↦ the setting of a bookstore is perfect for those who love to read stories unfold in the midst of bookshelves, and the not-so-perks of working as a bookseller as well as struggles that arise due to the growing online retailers.
↦ aligns to the themes of faith, culture, family, friendship, and diversity.
↦ a humorous narration that conveys the above aspects in the ...more
May 21, 2020
Abbie | ardentlyabbie
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
books-that-made-me-lol
Im fairly certain if you meshed together Youve Got Mail & To All the Boys Ive Loved Before, youd get this book.
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the brink of death, the store has become a welcome escape.
When her boss announces a holiday bonus to the person who sells the most books, Shoshanna sees an opportunity to at least fix her car, if none of her other problems. The only person ...more
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the brink of death, the store has become a welcome escape.
When her boss announces a holiday bonus to the person who sells the most books, Shoshanna sees an opportunity to at least fix her car, if none of her other problems. The only person ...more
A book about a teen bookseller?? SOLD!
I'm abandoning this at about halfway. Most of that is that I don't like or appreciate Shoshanna. She's pretty immature for someone who has been working at this bookstore for years and I hate more than a little her need to "fix" everything. Her parents are fighting and she's all "if I can do the shopping and fix my car they'll stop fighting" so that's pretty much her entire motivation. And she's judgmental about Jake, and about the books others read even when she's so careful to say to herself
...more
Jul 29, 2020
Vicky Again
added it
Recommended for You is a very fluffy, perfect for lower-YA lovers story. Full of fluff, silly rivalry fun, and a dose of family dynamics, Silverman's next book just brings a light and cozy story to the YA genre.
Its not meant for everyone, but I would wholeheartedly recommend this to middle schoolers and anyone else who loves lower-YA! It might seem silly and shallow at times, but Shoshanna is just a big adorable character you cant help loving. Shes the embodiment of puppy dog eyes and the ...more
Its not meant for everyone, but I would wholeheartedly recommend this to middle schoolers and anyone else who loves lower-YA! It might seem silly and shallow at times, but Shoshanna is just a big adorable character you cant help loving. Shes the embodiment of puppy dog eyes and the ...more
this was a cute christmas-y short read, i feel like it would make a great hallmark christmas special!
i loved the diverse characters with different religions, races, and sexualities, and ofc the bookstore theme was awesome to read about. the romance was also sweet and wholesome!
the writing was super cheesy and at times i felt the main character was a little annoying, but the author did a good job of writing the voices of high schoolers and not trying to make them too edgy or mature.
read this ...more
i loved the diverse characters with different religions, races, and sexualities, and ofc the bookstore theme was awesome to read about. the romance was also sweet and wholesome!
the writing was super cheesy and at times i felt the main character was a little annoying, but the author did a good job of writing the voices of high schoolers and not trying to make them too edgy or mature.
read this ...more
It's a cute book - at face value it is a rom-com about two Jewish teens who work in a bookstore at Christmas time. However, in addition to the light and fluffy (and wholesome) romance between our main characters (Shoshanna and Jake), there was A LOT going on. Some of it worked and some of it didn't. I definitely felt like some of it detracted from the main plot. At some point, I just wanted it to be a rom-com about two teens in a bookstore.
On the positive side, this book does a great job with ...more
On the positive side, this book does a great job with ...more
Trigger warnings: (view spoiler)
Diversity: Jewish main character and side characters, f/f relationship, queer side characters, Black side character.
I love Laura Silverman's books very much okay. This was the perfect mix of swoon, fun and dealt with deeper themes as well, the secondary characters were as fleshed out as the main characters, I loved the romance and loved seeing the main character grow, too. It has books and baking ...more
Diversity: Jewish main character and side characters, f/f relationship, queer side characters, Black side character.
I love Laura Silverman's books very much okay. This was the perfect mix of swoon, fun and dealt with deeper themes as well, the secondary characters were as fleshed out as the main characters, I loved the romance and loved seeing the main character grow, too. It has books and baking ...more
This was a fun, sweet read although I dont know if I connected fully to it. Shoshanna felt really young, just because of her actions and her voice and the things she worried about. I guess she was supposed to be immature, because other people point it out, but whenever shed have any sort of sexual thought it felt weird because of that. I also just didnt feel the romance. There werent any sparks for me. I was like.... what is the big deal here.
That being said, I really loved all the snuggly, ...more
That being said, I really loved all the snuggly, ...more
![Silvana [The Book Voyagers]](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1590556143p2/4216651.jpg)
I'm so glad I read this book! It was so cute and soft and perfect for the holiday season. A YA romance was what I needed right now and I'm sure searching for more like this. I want more rivals to lovers books or hate to love. They just give me so much happiness!
I would have liked more romance content though? We do get a lot of interactions but nothing romantic until the end of the novel which kinda sucks because I wanted more cute moments between the protagonist and the love interest. I think ...more
I would have liked more romance content though? We do get a lot of interactions but nothing romantic until the end of the novel which kinda sucks because I wanted more cute moments between the protagonist and the love interest. I think ...more
Sweet coming of age romantic enemies to lovers comedy!
Shoshanna works at the mall in a cute bookstore called Once Upon and during the Christmas holiday of all times. 🎄
We get to glimpse a week in her life when she meets a new co-worker named Jake who does not warm to her easily. A few other disasters happen one after another due to her meddling and interfering which in turn helps her to grow and learn.
It's hard learning some lessons the hard way but she rallies and her relationships get ...more
Shoshanna works at the mall in a cute bookstore called Once Upon and during the Christmas holiday of all times. 🎄
We get to glimpse a week in her life when she meets a new co-worker named Jake who does not warm to her easily. A few other disasters happen one after another due to her meddling and interfering which in turn helps her to grow and learn.
It's hard learning some lessons the hard way but she rallies and her relationships get ...more
Once Upon, a local indie book store, was Shoshanna's escape. It was a place where she was received with open arms and where her talents and sparkling personality were always appreciated. At least it was until Jake, the NON-READER, started working there. He was determined to usurp Shoshanna as top salesperson, but she was willing to battle to the last book.
When I saw the cover for this book, I knew I had to read it. The cover screamed cute, sweet, adorable, merry, and bright, and I was thrilled ...more
When I saw the cover for this book, I knew I had to read it. The cover screamed cute, sweet, adorable, merry, and bright, and I was thrilled ...more
This was such a fun and quick story that would be perfect to read around holidays! Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, the local bookstore in the mall, and is finding the store a haven after her moms have started fighting and her car is on it's last legs. Shoshanna is hopeful the holiday bonus disguised as a book sale competition is the key to solving her problems, until new hire Jake Kaplan causes some complications. Sparks immediately fly as the two butt heads to win the bonus and
...more
4.5/5 stars
*We received this book in exchange for an honest review.*
Shoshana Greenburg loves three things more than anything: her family, her friends and books! Over winter break, she spends all her free time working at an independent bookstore, Once Upon.
But when Jake Kaplan starts working there, Shoshana and him clash immediately. He doesnt read, yet he works at a bookstore and hes totally obnoxious. To top it all off, her moms have been fighting more than usual and her car, Barbra Streisand, ...more
*We received this book in exchange for an honest review.*
Shoshana Greenburg loves three things more than anything: her family, her friends and books! Over winter break, she spends all her free time working at an independent bookstore, Once Upon.
But when Jake Kaplan starts working there, Shoshana and him clash immediately. He doesnt read, yet he works at a bookstore and hes totally obnoxious. To top it all off, her moms have been fighting more than usual and her car, Barbra Streisand, ...more
Although I enjoyed this book overall, I didn't love it entirely. It was good and cute, but there were so many times where I was cringing because it just reads as a very teen-y book. I understand this sounds dumb because it's clearly labelled as a YA book, however as someone who often reads YA and is used to a pretty age-neutral language and style of writing, this really felt like it was only meant for like 15-18 year olds.
Shoshanna is cute but seems slightly naive and I feel like her character ...more
Shoshanna is cute but seems slightly naive and I feel like her character ...more
Recommended for You is a book I would recommend (see what i did there hehe) to anyone looking for cute, fluffy, light, lower YA story about books, holidays and all around joy. The characters are absolutely adorable and dorky, and the banter and bookish atmosphere of the novel make it a really adorable and enjoyable novel.
The story was a little juvenile, and the book focused a lot more on the bookstore than their romance (which could be a pro for some, and a con for others). I felt their ...more
The story was a little juvenile, and the book focused a lot more on the bookstore than their romance (which could be a pro for some, and a con for others). I felt their ...more
Light and fluffy enemies to lovers ya book.
I enjoyed that this book was mostly set in a bookstore, but I think it's my least favorite of Laura Silverman's books. I didn't care about the romance at all unfortunately, and there was a name that kept cropping up which I just have a hard time with.
This book did make me realize how grateful I am to have siblings, which I very much doubt was anyone's intention when it came to this book.
This book did make me realize how grateful I am to have siblings, which I very much doubt was anyone's intention when it came to this book.
as a teen bookseller, I FEEL SEEN
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I went into this book expecting it to be light and cute, and it certainly was! There were definitely some more serious topics thrown into the plot, so it isn't all fluff, but they balance nicely to make a fun but meaningful story. Shoshanna was a very bubbly person. She can definitely come across as naive at times but I found her enthusiasm more endearing than annoying. The writing style definitely waffled between ...more
I went into this book expecting it to be light and cute, and it certainly was! There were definitely some more serious topics thrown into the plot, so it isn't all fluff, but they balance nicely to make a fun but meaningful story. Shoshanna was a very bubbly person. She can definitely come across as naive at times but I found her enthusiasm more endearing than annoying. The writing style definitely waffled between ...more
3.75*!
I already watched some reviews about this book, and knew going in that Shoshanna is quite immature at times. Since I knew what I was in for, my expectations were quite low, so the immature things she did didn't irritate me that much. Also, other than that, the story was really quite cute!! I love Jake's character :)
I already watched some reviews about this book, and knew going in that Shoshanna is quite immature at times. Since I knew what I was in for, my expectations were quite low, so the immature things she did didn't irritate me that much. Also, other than that, the story was really quite cute!! I love Jake's character :)
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
In Recommended For You Silverman manages to balance this plot current which sweeps you away with detailed and heartfelt characters. Shoshanna is an incredibly passionate main character who loves books and may be a tad impulsive. Yet her world begins to crumble and she isn't sure how she can fix everything, while also trying to balance her family and job. Full of beautiful book Easter ...more
In Recommended For You Silverman manages to balance this plot current which sweeps you away with detailed and heartfelt characters. Shoshanna is an incredibly passionate main character who loves books and may be a tad impulsive. Yet her world begins to crumble and she isn't sure how she can fix everything, while also trying to balance her family and job. Full of beautiful book Easter ...more
This book was very adorable and refreshing. I loved how the author weaved in life lessons that I feel a lot of teenagers may be going through in some shape or form. As I am not a teen but one who loves to read YA books, I did find that the character was a bit annoying and cringe-worthy at times by her loud ways and doing things without thinking of the consequences. However, I think this is a normal growth for a teen so it didn't bother me too much when I put it in that perspective. This is
...more
Recommended for You is a sweet holiday story that doesnt appear to be marketed that way. It follows spunky Shoshanna as she attempts to beat Jake, her fellow sales associate at Once Upon, an independent bookstore to win a cash prize for most books sold over the holidays. I really enjoyed this story. Its quite endearing. Its definitely on the lighter side of YA, no mature content, and incredibly heartwarming. I also thoroughly appreciated the natural diversity in the book.
...more
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an early copy!
This was a sweet and fluffy Christmas-time book through the eyes of a Jewish main character working at a mall, whats not to like??
She was Jewish, she had two moms, her boss was in a wheelchair, I *think* her best friend was a poc? Im happy with the diversity in this one.
Most of the feminism/ableism/anti-semitism, etc. conversations felt pretty natural. Some were a little more forced than I like in YA but I still appreciate them being ...more
This was a sweet and fluffy Christmas-time book through the eyes of a Jewish main character working at a mall, whats not to like??
She was Jewish, she had two moms, her boss was in a wheelchair, I *think* her best friend was a poc? Im happy with the diversity in this one.
Most of the feminism/ableism/anti-semitism, etc. conversations felt pretty natural. Some were a little more forced than I like in YA but I still appreciate them being ...more
But Myra is right, and my moms are right. I am smart and caring, and I have incredible people in my life. And as long as those things are true, Ill be okay. Ill be more than okay.
Recommended for You takes place over the course of just one week. Shoshanna Greenberg is a peppy, sixteen-year-old Jewish girl who works at her dream job: Once Upon, a local bookstore. When Myra, her boss, announces a storewide competition with the grand prize of $250 to boost employee morale during the holidays, ...more
Recommended for You takes place over the course of just one week. Shoshanna Greenberg is a peppy, sixteen-year-old Jewish girl who works at her dream job: Once Upon, a local bookstore. When Myra, her boss, announces a storewide competition with the grand prize of $250 to boost employee morale during the holidays, ...more
This was just what I needed at the most perfect moment. I was looking for a sweet YA romcom and Recommended For You fit the bill perfectly. Fans of Youve Got Mail will love this enemies-to-dating book about Shoshanna, a sweet Jewish girl who loves working at the malls book store and Jake, a nice Jewish boy who just got hiredonly first impressions turn these two into enemies right off the bat. A holiday competition to see who can sell the most books ramps up their heated interactions and makes
...more
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Readers also enjoyed
News & Interviews
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.”
That’s Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani human rights...
47 likes · 15 comments
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
