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Reading Without Borders: Stories of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience
By:
b
books_cats_plants
Created on:
Aug 07, 2019
22 items
Immigrants and refugees, along with their children, have long shared their stories with the world. Moving through cultures, acr...
2 likes
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One Small Step
By:
AustinPL_Central
AustinPL_Central
Created on:
Jun 16, 2024
15 items
June is Great Outdoors Month. Yes, it's hot, but do what you can outside. What better way than to start off with a walk? The si...
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Browse the new bookshelf with us!
By:
c
Chapel_Hill_TracyB
Created on:
Mar 08, 2021
50 items
Do you miss browsing through CHPL's new bookshelf? We miss you being here to do it! May we show you some of the new books you w...
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Best Books of 2020
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ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Nov 20, 2020
100 items
Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the best books published in 2020.
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October 2020 Staff Picks
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ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Sep 25, 2020
18 items
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
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New Adult Fiction: June 2025
Created on:
Jun 03, 2025
100 items
Check Out These New Adult Fiction Titles For June 2025. - April MCFL
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Horse-Centered Fiction: Novels where the bond between human and horse drives the story.
By:
waslibrary
waslibrary
Created on:
May 14, 2025
29 items
These novels celebrate the powerful bond between humans and horses. Whether you're drawn to historical fiction, quiet ranch dra...
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AAPI Reads May 2025
Created on:
May 01, 2025
25 items
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, check out these recent and forthcoming novels by A...
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Our Favorite Books of 2024
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ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Nov 15, 2024
100 items
The Chicago Public Library proudly presents our favorite books of the year.
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LGBTQ+ History Month: Fiction and Nonfiction
Created on:
Sep 24, 2024
34 items
Check out these stories of LGBTQ+ folks in times past, both historical fiction and nonfiction. Annotations from NoveList, unles...
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New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
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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...
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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...
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SRC 2024: Read a book by a BIPOC author (Adults)
By:
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.
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Tigard Reader's Advisory: AANHPI Heritage Month
By:
Tigard_Adults
Tigard_Adults
Created on:
Mar 16, 2024
19 items
Asian American, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in May and we'd like to celebrate with a selection of Fi...
Topic Guide
Books for Kids Who Enjoy Scary Stories
Created on:
Sep 06, 2023
96 items
Here is a list of scary titles, both new and classic, for brave middle school readers.
3 likes
General Recommendations
Voices of Taiwanese Americans
Created on:
Jun 07, 2023
17 items
Compelling writing by American authors with Taiwanese heritage.
3 likes
General Recommendations
Coming to America: Immigrant Stories
By:
SnoIsleLib_KateM
SnoIsleLib_KateM
Created on:
May 24, 2023
14 items
Celebrate and honor the contributions immigrants have made to America with these stories about the immigrant experience.
General Recommendations
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month 2025
Created on:
Apr 15, 2022
42 items
During the month of May, we celebrate the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawai'ians, and Pacific Islanders...
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2020 Lambda Literary Award Winners
Created on:
Jun 10, 2020
32 items
For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ books and authors. No other organization in the world serves LGBTQ writ...
1 like
General Recommendations
4th Grade 40 Book Challenge
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OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Jul 26, 2019
68 items
For fourth grade classrooms doing a 40 book genre challenge. Suggestions from the Childrens staff at Olathe Indian Creek Libra...
6 likes
General Recommendations
Book of the Week 2018-2020
By:
PPL_CityOfReaders
Created on:
Oct 22, 2018
100 items
Our snapshots from the stacks are shared every Monday by our Reader's Advisory Staff. We'll highlight new nonfiction and fictio...
1 like
General Recommendations
Miss Sara Recommends: Top Picks for Teachers (2016)
Created on:
Jan 01, 2017
63 items
Titles published in 2016 that educators won't want to miss. Including both fiction and non-fiction, these titles are well-writt...
General Recommendations
SFPL West Portal Mother-Daughter Book Club Suggested Titles
Created on:
Aug 04, 2015
100 items
A list of books we've read and discussed and would recommend to our friends ages 9-12
17 likes
General Recommendations
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month Through Fiction
Created on:
Apr 24, 2022
47 items
American Jewish American Culture Through Fiction - MCFL Katrina
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General Recommendations
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
Created on:
Feb 19, 2025
51 items
For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &am...
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