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VPL - Books Just for You - Funnies, Graphic Novels, and Biographies
Created on:
Aug 06, 2024
16 items
This list was specially curated for a reader that is looking for something new and refreshing to read. Titles included on this ...
1 like
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VPL - Books Just for You - Uplifting Tales, Thrillers & Memoirs
Created on:
May 05, 2022
15 items
This is a personalized booklist inspired by Sophie Kinsella, Nicholas Sparks, Ozark and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Enjoy!
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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 – 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 - Humor, Classic Graphic Novels, Stories, Travel
Created on:
May 02, 2022
21 items
Our wonderful team of reading experts at the Vancouver Public Library have curated a book list for readers who want to read gra...
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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 – 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 - Fiction, General, Canadian, and Inspiring - Non-fiction, including Memoir and Biography
Created on:
Sep 04, 2021
20 items
For a reader who enjoys a wide range of fiction and non-fiction including Domestic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Chronicl...
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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 - (eBooks) Humour, Inspiration, and Female Friendship
Created on:
Feb 24, 2020
12 items
Some fiction and nonfiction recommendations for a reader who is seeking something funny or uplifting to read. These titles also...
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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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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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2024 End of Year Favorites
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PennHillsAdult
PennHillsAdult
Created on:
Dec 09, 2024
86 items
Here are some of our staff's favorite titles they enjoyed in 2024!
2 likes
General Recommendations
New in Biography and Memoir: Winter 2021
Created on:
Jan 16, 2021
23 items
What's new in Biography and Memoir? Here are our top picks in recent releases.
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Topic Guide
KCLS Recommends: Biography & Memoir
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KCLSRecommends
KCLSRecommends
Created on:
Mar 27, 2018
25 items
There's no better way to learn about history than reading real-life stories of the people who lived it.
2 likes
General Recommendations
Sure Bets - 2025
By:
GPL_Adult
GPL_Adult
Created on:
Jul 15, 2025
30 items
Often we are asked, "I just need something good to read! What should I check out?" Here's a list of titles that we lo...
3 likes
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The Escapist’s Bookshelf
By:
waslibrary
waslibrary
Created on:
Apr 18, 2025
40 items
These books offer immersive worlds and engaging stories that can help you detach from daily life and enjoy a break from reality...
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WCLS Staff Favorites 2024
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WCLSAdults
WCLSAdults
Created on:
Dec 05, 2024
72 items
The year is almost over, and what a great reading year it has been! WCLS staff looked back over the past 12 months of their rea...
3 likes
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The River Calls
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DBRL_ReginaF
DBRL_ReginaF
Created on:
May 01, 2024
25 items
"It ought to have been the most ordinary river in the United States. But the Colorado was an unruly thing, governed by the...
1 like
General Recommendations
Best Female Narrators
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SLPL_Trends
SLPL_Trends
Created on:
Apr 18, 2024
30 items
Just recently I have started listening to more audiobooks. I have found them to be great for driving in the car or doing busywo...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Grandmother
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DBRL_MichaelR
DBRL_MichaelR
Created on:
Aug 13, 2023
39 items
"My grandmother was a very tough woman. She buried three husbands and two of them were just napping."
~ Rita Rudner
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General Recommendations
City of Stories: Summer 2022 Reader Recommendations
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ChiPubLib_Adults
ChiPubLib_Adults
Created on:
Sep 13, 2022
45 items
Our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge for adults, City of Stories, was a hit. Here is just a sampling of the excellent recommendati...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Essential Reads for Men, by Women
Created on:
Aug 29, 2022
17 items
The Women's Prize for Fiction just released a list of ten books by women that men should read. Here are their picks, plus a few...
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