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Tess' Staff Shelf
Created on:
Aug 30, 2024
59 items
Our library shelves are full of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. These are some of Tess' favorites.
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YRCA 2018
By:
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OranguTang
Created on:
Apr 12, 2017
24 items
My reviews of the YRCA 2018 titles. Please note these are just my opinions and there may some spoilers. This list is more for p...
4 likes
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LGBTQ / gender-nonconforming for youth ages 12+, 2014-2016 pubs
Created on:
May 27, 2016
71 items
12+ ish! YMMV! Note: I haven't read all these & am not necessarily recommending them. This is just to help find items.
2 likes
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Library Staff Favorites of 2021
Created on:
Dec 07, 2021
69 items
Check out the books that our library staff enjoyed the most in 2021. The name of the person who recommended the book is in the ...
1 like
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What I Read in 2019
By:
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mindy_reads
Created on:
May 23, 2019
100 items
My list of everything I read in 2019 (excluding picture books & easy readers, but including everything else). Goal 100 book...
1 like
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@nickreads of the Hamilton Public Library Teen Review Board
By:
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TEENREVIEWCREW
Created on:
Nov 26, 2018
41 items
Check out some awesome reviews by @nickreads of the Hamilton Public Library Teen Review Board.
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2018 Librarian Read Log
By:
h
haminheadley
Created on:
Jan 03, 2018
32 items
Each year, librarians around the KC metro area challenge each other to read as much young adult and juvenile literature as poss...
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Adult Books 4 Teens - Novels
By:
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ArapahoeSusan
Created on:
Jan 22, 2017
100 items
Ready to move up from the teen collection to adult titles? These recent novels are recommended for you by teen librarians and r...
4 likes
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Booktok!
By:
d
DCDL_Maddie
Created on:
Aug 08, 2023
32 items
Looking for the book everyone is talking about? Or just want to see what the hype is about? We've got your back!
9 likes
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Short stories for Teens
By:
a
Anna_LibraryT
Created on:
Aug 01, 2023
48 items
YA short-story collections, for teens who don't have the time or attention span (or just aren't in the mood) for following a wh...
1 like
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My Currently Reading
By:
t
TwinklingStars238
Created on:
Mar 19, 2023
21 items
Most of the books I'm currently reading, some just started, and some almost finished.
1 like
Genre Guide
Genre Spotlight: Fantasy
By:
k
KCPL_Kaeshmoney
Created on:
Feb 25, 2022
42 items
This March, KCPL is spotlighting the fantasy genre. From high fantasy classics such as Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" ...
1 like
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Steal a Good Story - YA Heist Novels
By:
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ryanjfleming
Created on:
Aug 20, 2021
15 items
Prepare for twists and turns as these characters pull of the job of a lifetime. Or maybe just of the week.
1 like
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Teen reads with a male protagonist
By:
a
Anna_LibraryT
Created on:
Jul 15, 2021
67 items
A quick reference, since such a large proportion of current YA is about female protagonists. (Disclaimer: reading about people ...
2 likes
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Books for YA 1
By:
c
CALS_Drayton
Created on:
Mar 30, 2020
40 items
This list is just a list of reading recommendations. There's no real theme for the list. If you see a book that you think is in...
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I Don't Want to Wait
Created on:
Jan 17, 2018
11 items
Sometimes you just want a self-contained story, and in the current publishing trend YA series are everywhere. Here are a few op...
1 like
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Bestest bookssssss!
By:
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capnmustard
Created on:
Jul 15, 2017
14 items
All these books are great for anyone who enjoys teen books with action, adventure, magic, mystery, romance, and pretty much any...
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My Must-Reads
By:
j
johnstonmk
Created on:
Mar 30, 2017
18 items
Just a few of my favorites!
2 likes
Genre Guide
Survival of the Fittest
By:
cass615
Created on:
Aug 19, 2014
15 items
Here's a bunch of books that are all about surviving the end of the world, the zombie apocalypse, and teens just trying to surv...
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Books From Property Of The Rebel Librarian
Created on:
Jan 24, 2026
45 items
Property Of The Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes is an amazing book, very well written!
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K-3 (2026)
By:
v
vpl_cts_newbooks
Created on:
Jan 10, 2026
10 items
Noteworthy titles new to the Vancouver Public Library. This list is intended for librarians, educators, and caregivers.
Review...
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Expertly Crafted Young Adult Fiction
By:
r
rainstorm9
Created on:
Jan 08, 2026
18 items
Young Adult (YA) Fiction, generally aimed towards aged 12 - 18, can often tackle difficult topics in easier and more relatable ...
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Adult - Witches, Vampires, & Ghosts Oh My
By:
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WaupacaLibrary
Created on:
Sep 03, 2025
86 items
Genre Guide
TIME Magazine 100 Must Read Fantasy Books
By:
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MsBookDragon88
Created on:
Jun 17, 2025
100 items
100 highest rated and influential fantasy books as of 2025
1 like
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October — Secret Societies
Created on:
May 15, 2025
25 items
The Mood Readers Book Club meets at the Downtown Branch on the last Monday of the month at 6:30PM.
