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VPL -Books Just For You -Humorous Activism, Historical, and Romantic Suspense
Created on:
Jun 27, 2022
5 items
This Books Just For You personalized reading list was prepared by a Vancouver Public Library staff member for a patron with wit...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Mysteries
Created on:
Jun 13, 2025
9 items
This is a personalized reading list for a reader who likes Alexander McCall Smith, Iona Whishaw and Agatha Christie. Enjoy!
1 like
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VPL - Books Just for You - Literary Fiction
Created on:
Jun 06, 2025
12 items
This is a personalized reading list for someone who likes Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Unearthing by Kyo Macl...
1 like
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VPL Picks: Up Lit & Gentle Reads - Empathy, Kindness, and Hope in Darker Times
Created on:
Mar 05, 2020
19 items
Up Lit and Gentle Reads main emphasis is on empathy and family bonds, acts of kindness to strangers, the human spirit, gentler ...
5 likes
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VPL - Books Just For You - Biography/Memoir, Historical Fiction and Romance
Created on:
Dec 12, 2023
16 items
This list is created by a VPL staff for a fan of Jodi Picoult, Emily St. John Mandel and Graeme C. Simsion.
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VPL - Books Just for You - Historical Mysteries, General Fiction and Memoirs
Created on:
Jul 25, 2024
12 items
Created for someone who is looking for mystery, general fiction, and biography titles. They have previously enjoyed books by Am...
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VPL – Books Just for You – Nonfiction & Historical Fiction
Created on:
Aug 02, 2022
14 items
Created by the Vancouver Public Library reading experts for a patron who likes The Nightingale, The Pursuit of Love, The Summer...
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VPL - Books Just For You – Fiction, Non-fiction and Biographies
Created on:
Jul 12, 2021
16 items
This list was created for a reader who enjoyed reading Educated by Tara Westover, The Vanishing Half, Girl With a Pearl Earring...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Compelling Narrators, Road Stories, and Family Histories
Created on:
Apr 03, 2019
16 items
This list was created for a patron who enjoys Fredrik Backman, Louise Erdrich, Maria Semple, Donna Tartt, and Jeannette Walls. ...
1 like
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VPL – Books Just for You – Fantasy, Romance, Nonfiction
Created on:
Oct 06, 2025
20 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in fantasy, romance, and nonfiction. The reader also en...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Creeping Gothic Vibes With a Queer Twist
Created on:
Sep 07, 2025
16 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in humorous stories, literary fiction, and thrillers. F...
7 likes
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VPL – Books Just for You – Classics, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction
Created on:
Jul 22, 2025
14 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in classics, literary fiction, and science fiction. Fav...
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VPL – Books Just for You – Cozy, Slice of Life Fantasy, Humour, and Fiction
Created on:
Apr 09, 2024
13 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in some cozy reading. Favourite reads include Legends &...
5 likes
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VPL - Books Just for You - A Variety of Non-fiction and Historical Mysteries
Created on:
Dec 24, 2023
12 items
Created for someone who is looking for historical fiction and a variety of non-fiction, including topics like cooking, travel a...
2 likes
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VPL - Books Just For You - Newer Sci-Fi, Classics, Canadians and Biographies
Created on:
Apr 17, 2023
12 items
Created by a VPL reading specialist for a reader interested in taking up science fiction again, while also looking for award wi...
1 like
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VPL - Books Just For You - Thought-Provoking Nonfiction, Humorous Reads, Mysteries
Created on:
Aug 11, 2022
9 items
This list was created by VPL's reading experts for a patron who is looking for nonfiction as well as humorous reads and mysteri...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Tales Of Uplift, Fantasy, and History On eBook
Created on:
Jul 06, 2022
24 items
Our wonderful team of reading experts at the Vancouver Public Library have curated a book list for readers who enjoy uplifting...
1 like
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VPL - Books Just For You - Tales of Grit, Darkness, Resilience, and Exotic Locations
Created on:
Apr 05, 2022
15 items
Our wonderful team of reading experts at the Vancouver Public Library have curated a book list for readers who enjoy Mario Puz...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Award-winning, Canadian, BC and Historical Fiction
Created on:
Jan 11, 2021
13 items
Created for a patron who likes Barbara Kingsolver, Isabel Allende, Manhattan Beach and The Island. Selected by VPL staff.
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VPL - Books Just For You - Memoir & Literary Fiction eBooks
Created on:
Mar 05, 2020
16 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in memoirs and literary fiction in ebook format. Favour...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Award-winning, Literary and Nonfiction Selections
Created on:
Jul 08, 2019
10 items
This booklist was created by VPL's reading experts for a reader who has enjoyed the titles The Goldfinch, Song of Solomon, Stat...
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VPL - Books Just for You – A Selection of Fiction and Non-Fiction
Created on:
Jun 13, 2019
10 items
For fans of The Handmaid’s Tale, Big Little Lies, Mark Manson and documentary-worthy non-fiction. Created by VPL’s reading expe...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Award Winning Fiction and Mysteries
Created on:
Dec 31, 2018
9 items
A collection of award winning fiction books, memoirs and mysteries based on your reading preferences, chosen for you by VPL's R...
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Life in Profile
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Apr 23, 2021
20 items
Learn the stories of fascinating overcomers and achievers in this eclectic mix of compelling biographies.
Talk books with us o...
1 like
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Color Your World
By:
PennHillsAdult
PennHillsAdult
Created on:
May 30, 2025
57 items
Our Summer Reading theme this year is Color Our World, and we thought we'd spread the love and help you do the same with these ...
