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If You Like X, You’ll Like My Book
When preparing to pitch my book to agents, a question that comes up often is that of comparative titles. It is hard for me to answer that in relation to the story I have written. Lonely Dove is about love and soulmates, as well as culture. The protagonist, Anjali, is of Indian origin. She was raised in Colombia and moved to New York City to go to college. I included magical elements, although my writing is grounded and practical.
For me, the better approach is “If you like X, you’ll like my book.” If you like the books on this list, it is likely that you will like Lonely Dove:
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
The novel follows Ana, Jesus Christ’s fictional wife, from the moment they meet, why they don’t have children, and the circumstances under which they are separated. This is a tale of a woman who finds her voice despite history’s attempt to erase women. My story is about how a woman finds herself. Both women face difficult situations and use spirituality to navigate them.
Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner
The book contrasts an Old Musician who lives in Cambodia and Teera who immigrated to Minnesota but travels back to Cambodia after the death of her aunt. The story flips between the Old Musician and his struggles and wounds, and Teera and her journey of grief and…
