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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.
14 likes
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.
23 likes
Genre Guide
We are Story: Indigenous Literature
By:
NVDPL Adult Librarians
Created on:
Jul 31, 2015
56 items
"From the moment we are born to the time we continue on our spirit journey, we are involved in the creation of the story o...
1 like
General Recommendations
PACL Staff's Best of 2020
By:
pacl_books
pacl_books
Created on:
Dec 28, 2020
29 items
While this was not the year any of us had expected, we were quite fortunate to still be whisked away (when we couldn't go anywh...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Seattle Picks: Native American Fiction
Created on:
Oct 24, 2025
23 items
National Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions – historical a...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Adult - Witches, Vampires, & Ghosts Oh My
By:
w
WaupacaLibrary
Created on:
Sep 03, 2025
86 items
Topic Guide
Native American Heritage Month: Indigenous Literature
Created on:
Nov 18, 2023
34 items
This collection highlights books for all ages about Native American experiences written by Natives as we observe Native America...
General Recommendations
Native American Heritage Month
By:
DBRL_ReginaF
DBRL_ReginaF
Created on:
Nov 03, 2022
75 items
November has been celebrated as National Heritage Month since 2009.
1 like
General Recommendations
More Indigenous Writers to Read Now (All Ages)
By:
JCLEmmaF
JCLEmmaF
Created on:
Nov 03, 2021
83 items
A single word- Indigenous- could not possibly capture the breadth and diversity of native cultures spanning North and South Ame...
7 likes
General Recommendations
For Lovers of Literary Fiction
By:
waslibrary
waslibrary
Created on:
Jul 09, 2025
36 items
If you enjoy thoughtful stories, rich language, and unforgettable characters, this list is for you. This lit fic list offers em...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Women Write Magical Realism
By:
DBRL_ReginaF
DBRL_ReginaF
Created on:
Jun 14, 2025
40 items
Magical realism "relies upon the presentation of real, imagined or magical elements as if they were real. It relies upon r...
4 likes
General Recommendations
Seattle Staff Faves 2024: Fiction, Part 1
Created on:
Nov 21, 2024
60 items
Every year we ask our staff across the system for their favorite books published in a given year. Our staff are such voracious ...
3 likes
General Recommendations
November 2024 Staff Picks
By:
ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Oct 31, 2024
19 items
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
8 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
Red White and Blue
By:
DBRL_ReginaF
DBRL_ReginaF
Created on:
Jul 01, 2024
22 items
Happy Independence Day! While all of these books might not be patriotic, they are all red, white or blue.
General Recommendations
BostonPL_Indigenous Authors: Recommendations for Adult Summer Reading 2024
By:
BostonPL_Bingo
BostonPL_Bingo
Created on:
May 24, 2024
25 items
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Indigenous Author" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo? Che...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Strong female characters in fiction
Created on:
Mar 01, 2024
25 items
Request your own personalized reading list at https://bpl.bc.ca/people-help/reading-recommendations
3 likes
General Recommendations
Superb Standalones
By:
Loutit_Adults
Loutit_Adults
Created on:
Nov 18, 2023
73 items
Need something to read, but don't have the time to dive into a huge series? Check out this list of one-off titles that won't le...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Riverview Library Book Club Since 2022
By:
sppl_isaac
sppl_isaac
Created on:
Apr 04, 2023
37 items
Here is the list of books the Riverview Library Book Club has read since 2022. All descriptions from NoveList unless otherwise ...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Johnson County Library Volunteer Recommendations 2023
By:
JCLMorganM
JCLMorganM
Created on:
Mar 30, 2023
99 items
A collection of recommendations from people who volunteer their time to help the library.
1 like
General Recommendations
Cassie's 2022 FRCL Staff Reading Challenge
By:
FlatRiver_Staff
FlatRiver_Staff
Created on:
Jun 14, 2022
27 items
This year's FRCL Staff Reading Challenge is our TBR list! This is an assortment of things that I've read so far this year!
General Recommendations
Olympic Region 2022 Staff Picks
By:
Olympic_Picks
Olympic_Picks
Created on:
Jan 14, 2022
86 items
Staff favorites from KCLS' Olympic Region(Boulevard Park, Burien, Greenbridge, Tukwila, Vashon, and White Center) libraries.
2 likes
General Recommendations
DPL Staff Picks: Our 2021 Favorites
By:
DPLbooklists_CR
DPLbooklists_CR
Created on:
Dec 20, 2021
44 items
Books for all ages and interests--here are some of our favorites from 2021.
General Recommendations
New Adult Fiction releasing in November 2021
By:
ideaLAB_Staff
ideaLAB_Staff
Created on:
Nov 26, 2021
81 items
Enjoy these new books coming out this month!
General Recommendations
Seattle Staff Faves 2021: Fiction
Created on:
Nov 17, 2021
53 items
Every year we ask our staff across the system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy these fiction staff fav...
2 likes
