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General Recommendations
New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
By:
CMLReads_Alex
CMLReads_Alex
Created on:
Jul 18, 2024
100 items
The New York Times compiled a list of the best books of the 21st Century so far, and you can find them all at the library! Lear...
17 likes
General Recommendations
NY Times: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Created on:
Jul 08, 2024
100 items
In July 2024, the New York Times published this soon-to-be-obsolete list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, as voted on...
7 likes
General Recommendations
SRC 2024: Read a book by a BIPOC author (Adults)
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TacomaLibrary
TacomaLibrary
Created on:
Apr 17, 2024
27 items
Challenge yourself during the Summer Reading Challenge by reading a book written by a BIPOC author.
1 like
General Recommendations
VPL - Books Just For You - Popular Fiction, Historical Fiction and Mysteries
Created on:
Feb 09, 2023
12 items
A list of recommendations for an open-minded reader looking for general and historical fiction as well as a good mystery thrill...
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Courageous Characters
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TacomaLibrary
TacomaLibrary
Created on:
Mar 26, 2024
12 items
Check out these titles that have brave characters who forge ahead through danger and pain.
General Recommendations
Black History Month
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Loutit_Adults
Loutit_Adults
Created on:
Jan 28, 2022
100 items
We strive to share the stories, achievements, and triumphs of the Black community year round, but in February we have the honor...
General Recommendations
VaughanPL: In Celebration of Juneteenth
Created on:
Jun 17, 2021
35 items
Commemorate June 19th (an annual holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States) with ...
General Recommendations
The Greatest of Escapes
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Infolass
Created on:
Jan 19, 2020
12 items
Reading allows us to travel without moving. Do you want some relief from the heat or simply cannot afford the plane ticket to ...
General Recommendations
Black History Month
Created on:
Jan 15, 2026
30 items
Celebrate Black History Month by reading one of these titles.
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General Recommendations
Movember is calling .....
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ideaLAB_Lucy
ideaLAB_Lucy
Created on:
Oct 10, 2025
16 items
Celebrating Men's Month with historical fiction. Explore books that feature strong male characters or delve into historical eve...
General Recommendations
Juneteenth Booklist 2025
Created on:
May 21, 2025
50 items
In honor of Juneteenth, this book list highlights powerful stories and essential histories commemorating Black freedom and resi...
General Recommendations
Black American Fiction
Created on:
Apr 03, 2025
41 items
In roughly chronological order.
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General Recommendations
VPL - Books Just For You - Biographies/ Memoirs, Historical Fiction, and Thrillers in eBooks
Created on:
Feb 10, 2025
15 items
This list was selected for a VPL reader who enjoys Stephen King, Educated, Touching the Void. They are looking for biography/ m...
Topic Guide
Black History Month 2025--Adults Fiction
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DBRL_MaggieM
DBRL_MaggieM
Created on:
Feb 06, 2025
36 items
New and noteworthy books on African American history, culture and heritage.
General Recommendations
Black History Month - February 2025
Created on:
Feb 01, 2025
20 items
Celebrate Black History Month with our Staff Picks—a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction that highlights Black voices, ...
General Recommendations
Large Print Historical Fiction: A Step Back in Time
By:
NiagaraStaff
NiagaraStaff
Created on:
Dec 06, 2024
37 items
Dive into history with this specially curated collection of large print historical fiction! Whether you’re a fan of WWII dramas...
1 like
General Recommendations
NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century - Reader's Pick
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CMLReads_Alex
CMLReads_Alex
Created on:
Nov 29, 2024
100 items
New York Times Readers respond to the critics picks with their own submissions for the best books of the century so far https:/...
11 likes
General Recommendations
Pulitzer Prize Winners of the Last 20 Years: Fiction
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JCLOliviaC
JCLOliviaC
Created on:
Nov 16, 2024
21 items
"For distinguished fiction published during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. . .&quo...
3 likes
Genre Guide
Power Fiction
By:
kendoftheworld
kendoftheworld
Created on:
Sep 04, 2024
27 items
Fiction for adults that I've read and loved.
General Recommendations
New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
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sppl_isaac
sppl_isaac
Created on:
Aug 23, 2024
100 items
Check out the New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century at SPPL! All descriptions from Novelist.
6 likes
General Recommendations
New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
By:
GaryByker_Adults
GaryByker_Adults
Created on:
Aug 22, 2024
100 items
As voted on by 503 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers -- with a little help from the staff of ...
Top Picks
The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Created on:
Aug 10, 2024
97 items
Check out the full and interactive list here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html
The l...
1 like
Genre Guide
Historical Fiction
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DCL_JFY
DCL_JFY
Created on:
Jul 25, 2024
10 items
Works that fall into the historical fiction genre can either simply be set in the past or they can draw upon real historical ev...
1 like
General Recommendations
BPL - Books Just For You
Created on:
Jul 20, 2024
10 items
This list was created by reading experts at the Burnaby Public Library for a patron interested in Classics, Horror, Humour, Lit...
General Recommendations
Pints & Pages 2024 Vol 2
By:
SPL_Robyn
SPL_Robyn
Created on:
Jun 18, 2024
100 items
We read so much we'll have to start a third list! Join us for bookless book club, Pints & Pages, the 3rd Tuesday of the mo...
