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General Recommendations
VPL - Books Just for You - Historical Mysteries and Fantasy
Created on:
Jan 03, 2019
9 items
A selection of historical fiction, mysteries and fantasy, many with a humorous twist selected for you by VPL's Reading Experts.
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VPL -Books Just for You - General Fiction
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Dec 19, 2018
9 items
For a reader who likes The Tin Man & The Goldfinch. Created by the VPL reading experts.
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VPL - Books Just for You - Borges, Butler, Sedaris
Created on:
Jun 29, 2018
13 items
This is a booklist inspired by Jorge Luis Borges, Octavia Butler, David Sedaris, Hunter S. Thompson and Oliver Sacks. Created b...
Topic Guide
VPL - Books Just For You - Fantasy, History and Social Issues
Created on:
May 30, 2018
9 items
This booklist is designed for fans of The Magicians by Lev Grossman and other fantasy novels. Readers who enjoy non-fiction rel...
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VPL - Books Just for You - General Fiction and Short Stories.
Created on:
Mar 20, 2018
10 items
blended with BC and Canadian Fiction.
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VPL - Books Just For You - Fantasic, Historical and Heartwarming Tales
Created on:
Feb 28, 2018
14 items
This booklist was created by the VPL Reading Experts for a reader interested in fantasy, historical and BC fiction as well as t...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Popular Fantasy, Humour and General Fiction
Created on:
Aug 16, 2017
12 items
This booklist was created for a patron who has enjoyed reading books by Neil
Gaiman, Diana Wynne Jones, John Irving, Miriam T...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Historical and Fugitive Fiction
Created on:
Aug 16, 2017
10 items
complied by VPL reading experts
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VPL - Books Just for You - Fantasy and Read-A-Likes
Created on:
Feb 25, 2017
10 items
A selection of books chosen for you based on your reading interests and your favourite books!
Topic Guide
VPL – Books Just for You – Historical, Romance, Psychological and Fantasy Audiobooks
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Jun 17, 2016
13 items
This is a personalized list for anyone with an interest in Jodi Picoult and Ann-Marie MacDonald, psychological and suspenseful ...
Topic Guide
Vpl - Books Just for You - Romance, magic, mystery and over-coming-the-odds
Created on:
Jul 09, 2015
8 items
The novels on this list will provide a range of intriguing and unusual story lines. These books were chosen by the Readers' Adv...
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Young Adult Buddy Reads
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Apr 08, 2025
16 items
Read along with the teen in your life! Some books are just a blast to read and chat about, while others cover heavier topics th...
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What to Read Next: New LGBTQIA+ Fiction for Fall 2022
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Sep 27, 2022
12 items
The golden age of LGBTQIA+ literature just keeps getting better. Here are the titles we're falling for right now.
4 likes
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VPL - 2025 Fiction Award Winners 🏆
Created on:
Feb 10, 2026
24 items
Literary awards can be a great way to discover new authors or titles, especially if you want to read something you know will be...
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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...
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General Recommendations
Beach & Poolside Reads, 2022
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Jul 26, 2022
18 items
You'll find the perfect book to while away these long summer days and nights with this list.
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If You Liked...
The Midnight Library
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Mar 15, 2022
13 items
Who doesn't wonder what would have happened if they made a different choice. These stories share time travel, parallel universe...
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Staff Picks: LGBTQ+ Favorites
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Feb 25, 2022
11 items
Here are some of our latest favorite LGBTQ+ titles, featuring diverse perspectives and storylines.
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Long Novels vs. Short Stories
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JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Dec 20, 2021
19 items
With the shortest day of the year and longest night of the year looming, we've compiled this list of long novels and short stor...
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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....
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Oct 07, 2019
11 items
Hispanic and Latin authors create and continue a rich literary culture. Check out these staff favorites as a great way to celeb...
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Short Stories for Teens
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HfxPL_Teens
HfxPL_Teens
Created on:
Feb 17, 2023
40 items
Do you enjoy reading, but only have a short amount of time? These short stories are just for you!
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VPL - Top 20 Staff Picks for 2020
Created on:
Nov 29, 2020
21 items
VPL's top 20 favourite books published in 2020. Compiled by our librarians, bibliotherapists, and avid readers. For personalize...
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Best of 2025
Created on:
Dec 18, 2025
51 items
Want to read an acclaimed, new book by a Latinx author?
Enjoy this list of books featured on one or more "Best of 2025&qu...
2 likes
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New in Pacific Northwest Reads
Created on:
Jun 28, 2022
16 items
Read what's new by local authors or of interest to Pacific Northwest readers? Check out our picks in recent and upcoming releases.
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