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General Recommendations
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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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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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.
14 likes
General Recommendations
Black History Month Books for Adults
By:
TPLPicks_Adults
TPLPicks_Adults
Created on:
Dec 08, 2025
19 items
Explore this list of recommended books for adults, in honour of Black History Month.
Toronto Public Library celebrates Black h...
1 like
General Recommendations
New Adult Fiction: June 2025
Created on:
Jun 03, 2025
100 items
Check Out These New Adult Fiction Titles For June 2025. - April MCFL
General Recommendations
Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month
By:
kplSusannah
kplSusannah
Created on:
May 12, 2025
35 items
Celebrate Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month with these compelling reads and movies!
General Recommendations
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...
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...
1 like
General Recommendations
Our Favorite Books of 2024
By:
ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Nov 15, 2024
100 items
The Chicago Public Library proudly presents our favorite books of the year.
24 likes
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...
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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.
1 like
If You Liked...
Lessons in Chemistry
Created on:
Feb 25, 2024
80 items
this mix of fiction, biography, and non-fiction features strong female characters, pioneering women in STEM and other fields, s...
1 like
General Recommendations
2023 Reads for Close Encounters of the Book Kind
By:
SLPL_Buder
SLPL_Buder
Created on:
Jan 10, 2024
12 items
Check out the reads we had in 2023 for Buder's Sci-Fi & Fantasy book club, Close Encounters of the Book Kind! This book clu...
1 like
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
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.
Topic Guide
Nonfiction Books About Homelessness
Created on:
Jul 27, 2021
25 items
Books about homelessness to better understand the issue and build empathy for those experiencing homelessness.
General Recommendations
SJPL Picks: Reading Arab American Heritage Month
By:
SJPL_AdultPicks
SJPL_AdultPicks
Created on:
Apr 12, 2021
30 items
April is National Arab American Heritage Month where we celebrate the significant contributions of Americans with Arab heritage...
3 likes
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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
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
Women's History Month
By:
RCPL_Librarians
RCPL_Librarians
Created on:
Mar 06, 2016
75 items
Celebrate Women's History Month in March with these books of incredible role models.
1 like
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
Books About Moving Available at the Central Library
Created on:
Jan 07, 2026
20 items
Whether you're moving to a new home, a new city, or a new country, moving can be a big change. Try one of these stories about a...
Topic Guide
Tough Topics: Moving for Littles
By:
GPL_Katie
GPL_Katie
Created on:
Dec 26, 2024
15 items
Books all about moving, maintaining friendships, and starting over in a new place for young readers.
