Recs if you like We Dream of Space...

Ah yes, this ol' issue that has plagued librarians and bookstore clerks for decades.

And sometimes you find the right book, but... can you even call that shade blue?

Complete as of August 2026.

That feeling when you are all alone in a big empty world and it's kinda scary but also comforting, calming and nostalgic, and you know that this too shall pass.

Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024

For when you are in the mood for a little moonlight. Highly rated books that place the moon in the title, on the cover, or at the heart of the story.

Most of the books on this list are taken directly from Sab Ay's list on Instagram (@author.sab.ay). Full credit to them for the list idea and for a majority of the books on here.