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Books like Batman, Volume 4: Zero Year – Secret City

12 books with a reading profile close to Batman, Volume 4: Zero Year – Secret City by Scott Snyder. Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

1

The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister

by George R. R. Martin

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

This volume compiles the most cynical and sharp-tongued observations from Tyrion Lannister, the stunted nobleman from the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
2

Dirty Beasts

by Roald Dahl

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Dirty Beasts is a collection of narrative poems featuring unconventional animals that frequently turn the tables on humans.
3

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories

by Dr. Seuss

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

This 1958 collection contains three rhyming tales centered on pride and vanity.
4

Fantastic Mr. Fox

by Roald Dahl

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Mr.
5

Seriously... I'm Kidding

by Ellen DeGeneres

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible

Ellen DeGeneres uses a series of conversational essays to examine the trivialities of modern living, ranging from the logistics of meditation to the absurdity of beauty standards and the mechanics of award ceremonies.
6

My little pony

by Jeremy Whitley, Heather Breckel

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

In this 2015 collection, the ponies of Equestria encounter a looming threat from the ravenous Changelings and the mischievous antics of Discord.
7

Goodnight Bush

by Erich Origen

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Goodnight Bush is a political parody that reimagines the classic children’s bedtime story as a critique of George W.
8

Diper Overlode

by Jeff Kinney

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

In this installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, middle-schooler Greg Heffley joins his older brother Rodrick’s rock band, Löded Diper, as an assistant and roadie.
9

Goodnight Moon Base

by Brett Hoffstadt, Steve Tanaka

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible

This picture book adapts a classic bedtime structure to a near-future lunar setting.
10

The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites

by Dr. Seuss

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

This 2003 collection compiles several of Theodor Geisel’s most recognized works into a single volume.
11

All My Friends Are Dead

by Avery Monsen

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, accessible

This small-format picture book uses dark humor to illustrate the inevitability of mortality through various solitary characters.
12

The Day the Crayons Quit

by Drew Daywalt

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Duncan just wants to color, but when he opens his box of crayons, he finds a stack of letters instead of his drawing tools.

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