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Fall/ Autumn Picture Books (Leaves, Harvest, Thanksgiving, Rain, and More!)
Created on:
Nov 12, 2021
97 items
Autumnal stories, including books about harvest, apples/ pumpkins, falling leaves, Thanksgiving, baking pies and other seasonal...
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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.
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General Recommendations
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.
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
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
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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.
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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
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...
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
SFF and Horror Written by Women
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LCPL_Silas
LCPL_Silas
Created on:
Feb 29, 2024
30 items
March is Women's History Month. For fans of the speculative fiction genre, here are a selection of those books written by women...
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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
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
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...
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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...
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General Recommendations
Miss Sara Recommends: Reading Up - Early Elementary Readers
Created on:
Oct 30, 2017
40 items
Great for strong early elementary readers (Grades 1-3) reading at a 4th or 5th grade level, but not ready for older themes.
(...
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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
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General Recommendations
New Timeline, New Me
By:
JCLCatherineS
JCLCatherineS
Created on:
Dec 30, 2024
32 items
Titles to transport you--through time travel, magic, love, or other worlds--as the new year begins.
4 likes
General Recommendations
Readers' Hit New Books of the Year (So Far)
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LCPL_Krystyna
LCPL_Krystyna
Created on:
Jun 03, 2024
58 items
According to the calendar, we're already halfway through 2024. It's time for an annual midyear check-in, where we highlight the...
General Recommendations
Stay-at-Home Vacation Books
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OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
OPLKIDSBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Feb 14, 2023
65 items
Stuck at home for Spring Break, summer vacation, or a long and rainy day? Take a vacation through this booklist! Cozy up with s...
General Recommendations
Graphic Novel Read-alikes for Kids
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TPLPicks_Kids
TPLPicks_Kids
Created on:
Nov 14, 2025
49 items
Looking to try new comics? Check out these suggestions for books similar to Amulet, Big Nate, Dog Man, Pokemon Adventures and t...
General Recommendations
Christmas Books for Kids
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TPLPicks_Kids
TPLPicks_Kids
Created on:
Nov 06, 2025
53 items
'Tis the season to be jolly! Celebrate Christmas with books for preschoolers through middle-grade kids, recommended by our chil...
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General Recommendations
Cómics con Cultura: Graphic Novels for Latino Heritage Month
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ACL_AmandaC
ACL_AmandaC
Created on:
Sep 18, 2025
17 items
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), check out this list of children’s graphic novels by and ab...
1 like
General Recommendations
Cozy Fall Movies (from Glamour)
By:
JCLCaitlinP
JCLCaitlinP
Created on:
Sep 10, 2025
53 items
Thank you "Glamour" for putting together this great list, complete with annotations! Enjoy reading through and placin...
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