Loved Homeschooled, Jenna’s January Pick? 5 Read-Alikes to Help Meet Patron Demand 

When Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block was selected as Jenna Bush Hager’s January Read with Jenna pick, interest surged among readers seeking thoughtful memoirs about family, education, and identity. For libraries, high-profile picks like this often lead to increased holds, longer wait lists, and renewed interest in similar titles.

To help libraries respond to this demand, we’ve rounded up five noteworthy read-alikes that pair well with Homeschooled and offer strong opportunities to expand availability and keep patrons reading while they wait.

Supporting Availability and Reducing Wait Times 

Featuring Homeschooled read-alikes is a strategic way to engage patrons that enjoy beautifully written memoirs while: 

• Relieving pressure on high-hold titles 

• Featuring relevant backlist and midlist content 

• Increasing discoverability across formats (ebook and audiobook)

If you’re interested in adding additional copies or expanding formats for these titles to ensure patrons can continue reading without long delays, you can shop the full list of read-alikes here.

5 Read-Alikes to Recommend—and Stock Up On 

Educated by Tara Westover 

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Raised in an isolated survivalist family, Tara Westover enters a classroom for the first time at 17 years old. Her hunger for knowledge propels her from rural Idaho to Harvard and Cambridge—and forces her to question what it truly means to belong. 

A Matter of Principal by Mandy Davis 

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A former elementary school principal questions everything she once believed about education. When she turns to homeschooling, Davis invites readers to rethink learning, individuality, and what school could be. 

North Country by Carolyn Jennifer Dekker 

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Set against the seasons of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this lyrical memoir blends teaching, family life, and books. A quiet, reflective look at education, care, and the lessons we carry beyond the classroom. 

Love in a Time of Homeschooling by Laura Brodie 

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With warmth and humor, Laura Brodie chronicles a year of homeschooling her ten-year-old daughter—an experiment born from burnout and curiosity that challenges the one-size-fits-all school day. 

The Year of Learning Dangerously by Quinn Cummings 

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Former child actor Quinn Cummings dives headfirst into homeschooling—with skepticism, sarcasm, and zero math confidence. Part memoir, part social commentary, this witty exploration of modern education is as thoughtful as it is funny. 

Wavewalker by Suzanne Heywood 

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Taken to sea at age seven, Suzanne Heywood grows up sailing the world with little schooling or stability. This powerful memoir traces her fight for education, independence, and a way back to land—and to herself.