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Black Representation and Black Consciousness in Film, Television and Theatre
By:
AARLProgram
AARLProgram
Created on:
Jan 15, 2022
21 items
As we honor the life and legacy of actor, director, filmmaker, author, activist, and icon Sidney Poitier, we do so in a way tha...
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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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The Most Recommended Books of Last Year
By:
SLPL_Schlafly
SLPL_Schlafly
Created on:
Jan 04, 2021
28 items
Since 2017, popular book website Lithub has made a yearly tradition of culling through dozens of best-books-of-the-year article...
1 like
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Black History Month
By:
ideaLAB_Staff
ideaLAB_Staff
Created on:
Jan 24, 2024
18 items
During Black History Month in February, we celebrate and commemorate Black culture, history, contributions, and achievements in...
General Recommendations
Best Books of 2020
By:
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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General Recommendations
Nonfiction books NPR staffers loved this year
Created on:
Aug 18, 2025
28 items
Looking for some Nonfiction books to read? Here is a list of books recommended in 2025 by NPR Staff.
"Here are the nonfi...
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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
Topic Guide
Women's History Month
By:
BridgevilleStaff
BridgevilleStaff
Created on:
Mar 14, 2025
80 items
March is Women's History Month, which aims to shed light on the inventions, histories, and contributions of women's stories - s...
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General Recommendations
Black Health Matters
Created on:
Feb 13, 2025
13 items
Here are some books that look at medical racism, public health inequities, and various health issues.
General Recommendations
New Fiction and Nonfiction Reads for Black History Month
By:
LCPL_Krystyna
LCPL_Krystyna
Created on:
Jan 31, 2025
87 items
Celebrate Black History Month with a fresh selection of compelling reads! This list highlights recently released fiction and no...
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General Recommendations
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.
21 likes
General Recommendations
a bevy of autumnal recs
Created on:
Oct 27, 2024
31 items
books and music to enjoy this autumn :)
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General Recommendations
New Book Releases: Adult Fiction & Nonfiction
Created on:
Sep 05, 2024
25 items
Check out these new titles released on September 10, 2024 at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. The list is sorted alph...
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...
15 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...
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General Recommendations
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.
1 like
General Recommendations
Celebrating Black History- More than Just a Month
By:
Greene_TamarK
Greene_TamarK
Created on:
Jan 09, 2024
21 items
I love learning about history, especially U.S. history. It's my home; we're surrounded by history every day- in the buildings w...
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.
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General Recommendations
Notable Nonfiction - Celebrate Black History Month 365
Created on:
Feb 01, 2023
100 items
Celebrate Black History and experiences all year round by reading, listening or viewing titles from this list.
General Recommendations
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
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OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Dec 17, 2021
40 items
Here is a list of suggested books from 2021 that might make good gifts for children on your holiday shopping list. Titles incl...
General Recommendations
New Adult Nonfiction releasing in September 2021
By:
ideaLAB_Staff
ideaLAB_Staff
Created on:
Sep 16, 2021
100 items
Take a look at these new titles releasing this month!
General Recommendations
Women Who Changed the World
By:
RCPL_Librarians
RCPL_Librarians
Created on:
Feb 24, 2021
81 items
A reading list for Women's History Month.
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
Omaha Picks: April 2019 What We're Reading
Created on:
Apr 12, 2019
53 items
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had t...
Topic Guide
JoCoLibrary - Race Reads - Arts & Culture
By:
RaceProjectKC
RaceProjectKC
Created on:
Jan 16, 2019
66 items
Race Project KC's recommendations for books exploring race issues in the United States.
