Can two books have similar titles?

Much like names, slogans, and ideas, titles are not protected by U.S. copyright laws (which is why so many books have the same titles).
 

Do any books have the same title?

The short answer to your question is, yes, books can have the exact same title, sometimes even in the same genre. There’s a difference, of course, when you’re talking about well-known books connected to franchises, so good luck publishing Harry Potter and the Uneventful Summer or A Sequence of Misfortunate Events.
 

Why do some books have the same title?

Sometimes books share a title because one is a backlist release when the other comes out, but other times they may publish within weeks of each other.
 

How can I find a book similar to another?

Check out Similar Reads. Goodreads has a collection of read-alike book lists. For those unfamiliar with read-alikes, the idea is this: if you are passionate about a series such as—for example—Harry Potter, the readers of Goodreads have voted on the books they best think are similar and enjoyable.
 

Can I name my book Harry Potter?

The answer to the above questions is yes, Harry Potter is protected under the Trademark law and it is also a registered trademark, and all these rights are owned by Warner Brothers.

Can you copy a book title?

A: Copyrights cover works fixed in a tangible format, but because titles are typically short, they don’t fall under copyright protection. So no, you can’t copyright a title to a book, song, or movie. But you can trademark a title, which may give you the protection you seek.
 

What is it called when a book has two titles?

Subtitle (titling) – Wikipedia.

Can you copy a book title?

A: Copyrights cover works fixed in a tangible format, but because titles are typically short, they don’t fall under copyright protection. So no, you can’t copyright a title to a book, song, or movie. But you can trademark a title, which may give you the protection you seek.
 

Can you write a book similar to another book?

The accidental (or purposeful) similarities between your manuscript and another published work are 100% acceptable, if not unavoidable. Writers have been taking story inspiration from other written works for years, conjuring up adaptations and twists to various literary classics.