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VPL - Books Just for You - General & Literary Fiction
Created on:
May 02, 2023
10 items
This is a personalized booklist for a reader who likes The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Crucible, The Count of Monte Cris...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Spies, Mysteries and Historical Fiction
Created on:
Sep 25, 2021
13 items
Prepared by VPL's reading experts for a patron who likes atmospheric, historical fiction and mysteries with an international sp...
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 ...
4 likes
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VPL Picks: Fiction to Inspire
Created on:
Nov 19, 2019
19 items
Any good book can be an inspiration, but the books selected below include fictional characters who either overcome adversity or...
3 likes
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VPL - Books Just For You - Books to Inspire and Uplift
Created on:
Jul 13, 2023
10 items
A booklist created by a Readers Advisory team member for a reader who just wants to read delightful, inspiring books right now....
1 like
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VPL - Books Just For You - Well-Written Women and Twisty Plots
Created on:
Jun 30, 2025
16 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in intricately plotted fiction featuring three-dimensio...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Award-winning, New & Popular Fiction
Created on:
Sep 14, 2024
11 items
Created for a reader who likes "Where the Crawdads Sing", Kate Quinn and Sarah J. Maas. Selected by VPL staff.
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VPL - Books Just For You - Fantasy, Humour Romance and Short Story books
Created on:
Sep 21, 2023
15 items
This list is created by a VPL staff for a fan of Harry Potter, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Rich Dad Poor Dad.
2 likes
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VPL - Books Just for You - Fiction with Heart, Suspense, and a Little Magic
Created on:
May 16, 2020
9 items
For readers who enjoy the works of Nicholas Sparks, Jodi Picoult, Dean Koontz, and J.K. Rowling. - VPL Reading Experts
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VPL Books Just For You - Eclectic Fiction
Created on:
Jul 22, 2015
15 items
Adventure, inspirational, fantasy and historical fiction covering a wide variety of themes are on offer in this list of novel f...
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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 - Fantasy, General and Historical Fiction
Created on:
Apr 13, 2025
9 items
For reader who likes, Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson, Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tom...
1 like
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VPL – Books Just for You – 2SLGBTQ+, Historical, and Science Fiction
Created on:
Jul 16, 2024
17 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in 2SLGBTQ+, Historical, and Science Fiction. Favourite...
1 like
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VPL - Books Just For You - Primarily BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Dystopian & Time Travel Books
Created on:
May 24, 2024
15 items
Selected by a VPL reading expert. For a patron who likes: "Moon of the Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice, "Manhun...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Fantasy, Historical Fiction and Thrillers - eBooks
Created on:
Apr 15, 2024
11 items
Created for a reader who likes "The Hike", "The Blacktongue Thief" and "Shogun". Selected by VPL ...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Award Winning, General Fiction, and Humour
Created on:
Mar 19, 2024
12 items
This list was selected for a VPL reader who enjoys Michael Crummey's "Galore", Moonrise Kingdom and Wes Anderson, and...
1 like
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VPL - Books Just For You - Award-winners, Books to Inspire or Uplift, and Erotica
Created on:
Sep 01, 2023
12 items
This personalized list was created by VPL's reading experts for a reader who wants to read award-winners, books to inspire or u...
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VPL - Books Just for You - New or Award-Winning Historical Fiction
Created on:
May 26, 2022
10 items
This list was created for someone looking for award-winning or new and popular fiction, mysteries or historical fiction titles....
2 likes
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VPL - Books Just For You - Historical, Modern, Fantastical and Only Too Real
Created on:
Jan 03, 2022
7 items
This list was created for a reader who enjoys the writing of Sarah Waters, as well as books like "Where the Crawdads Sing&...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Fantasy and more
Created on:
Dec 07, 2019
10 items
a mix of classic, graphic, historical and humorous fiction. Created by VPL reading experts.
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VPL - Books Just for You - Biography, Humour, Inspiration, Short Stories, and Animal Fiction
Created on:
May 16, 2019
14 items
This list was created for a patron who enjoyed David Baldacci's Wish You Well, Eileen Cook's One Too Many Lies, Carolyn Jourdan...
1 like
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VPL - Mother's Day 2024
Created on:
Apr 24, 2024
22 items
“Dear Mom—This one is for you.” A selection of books lovingly dedicated to moms and mother figures by the authors. Carefully ch...
1 like
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VPL - What Vancouver is Reading in 2021
Created on:
Jan 05, 2021
100 items
The Vancouver Public Library asked patrons on Instagram (@VancouverPublicLibrary) what book they are starting off with in 2021....
1 like
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Favorite Novels by Women
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Mar 07, 2018
11 items
Staff share some of their favorite books by women to celebrate women's history month and have an excuse to talk about some deep...
2 likes
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Summer Holiday : Read, Watch, Binge!
By:
Loganlib_LoanRanger
Created on:
Nov 19, 2021
53 items
Are you looking for that next great read, movie to watch or TV show to binge over the summer holidays? The Loan Rangers are a u...
1 like
