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General Recommendations
Just For You! - Character-Driven Literary Fiction
By:
j
JeffcoJustForYouSL2
Created on:
Jun 10, 2025
6 items
If you enjoy modern classics with deep characters and profound stories, these titles are for you.
1 like
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Just For You! - Historical Fiction
By:
j
JeffcoJustForYouCL2
Created on:
Oct 23, 2024
6 items
If you enjoy a good clean story, you'll find your next favorite read here.
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Just For You! - Fantastic Fiction
By:
j
JeffcoJustForYouCL2
Created on:
Jan 09, 2023
7 items
Below is a list of books with fun characters and well-written stories guaranteed to entertain.
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Just For You! — Contemplative, Character-Driven Stories
By:
j
JeffcoJustForYouGN
Created on:
May 28, 2021
12 items
If you're interested in well-written female characters in slow, contemplative novels, check out some of these books!
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Just For You! - Heartfelt, character-driven fiction
By:
j
JeffcoJustForYouAR
Created on:
Apr 09, 2026
7 items
If you're looking for a story with authentic, sympathetic characters facing real problems while learning how to be their true s...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Space Operas, Cozy Sci-Fi, General and Literary Fiction
Created on:
Mar 22, 2024
17 items
A specially curated list for a reader that is looking for something new and fresh to add to their Spring/Summer reading list. T...
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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 -Literature and Some Literary Science Fiction
Created on:
Dec 31, 2024
11 items
This Books Just For You personalized reading list was prepared for a Vancouver Public Library staff member for a reader whose f...
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VPL - Books Just For You - adventure, mystery and thought provoking works
Created on:
Jun 16, 2015
9 items
A list of suggested titles for someone who enjoyed Wally Lamb, JK Rowling, Barbara Kingsolver, Anita Diamant &Ken Follett. ...
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Winter Reading: Diverse Stories
By:
JeffcoBooks
JeffcoBooks
Created on:
Jan 14, 2026
11 items
Earn a Winter Reading badge and expand your cultural horizons with these must-reads featuring folks from BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ ...
2 likes
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VPL - Top 5 Staff Picks - October 2025
Created on:
Oct 01, 2025
6 items
VPL staff choose their top five favourite books read this past month. Compiled by our librarians, bibliotherapists, and avid re...
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VPL Picks: 2SLGBTQIA+ Fiction
Created on:
Apr 04, 2025
35 items
"2SLGBTQIA+: An acronym (sometimes also called an initialism) used to refer to Two-Spirit (2S), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Tr...
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VPL - New Adult Fiction
Created on:
Aug 24, 2018
20 items
Hallmarks of New Adult fiction:
- protagonists usually between the age of 18-25, often attending college
- emotionally-intense ...
1 like
General Recommendations
VPL - Books Just for You - Insight into the Inner World
Created on:
Mar 29, 2026
17 items
This list was prepared by VPL staff for a reader interested in books that focus on the inner worlds of its characters. Their fa...
2 likes
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VPL - Books Just For You - Literary & Contemporary Fiction Books
Created on:
Feb 26, 2026
14 items
Selected by a VPL reading specialist. For a patron who likes: "Greenwood" by MIchael Christie, "Ministry of Tim...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Canadian Fiction - Historical Fiction - World / International Fiction
Created on:
Nov 23, 2023
18 items
For a reader who has enjoyed historical fiction based in Italy, as well as "The Island of Sea Women", by Lisa See, an...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Horror from Queer and Diverse Voices
Created on:
Oct 06, 2023
14 items
This list was selected for a VPL reader who enjoys Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin, Crosshairs by Catherine Hernandez, and th...
3 likes
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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 - Non-Fiction and Wholesome Fiction
Created on:
Jul 21, 2024
26 items
This booklist was created for a reader looking for non-fiction who enjoys learning regardless of utility, and is open to get in...
2 likes
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VPL – Books Just for You – General & Literary Fiction, Humour
Created on:
Feb 25, 2026
13 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in humorous general & literary fiction. Favourite a...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Award Winning, Inspiring Fiction and Memoirs
Created on:
Feb 03, 2026
10 items
Created for someone who is looking for award winning books to inspire and general fiction titles. They have previously enjoyed ...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Award Winning, General Fiction and Historical Fiction in Book and Large Print Formats
Created on:
Nov 24, 2025
14 items
Carefully selected by a VPL staff, this eclectic list is created for a fan of Bel Canto, Cutting For Stone, and A Gentleman In ...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Sprawling, Narrative Fiction Short Stories & Books
Created on:
Nov 20, 2025
15 items
Selected by a VPL reading specialist. For a patron who likes: "Barkskins" by Annie Proulx, "Train Dreams" b...
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VPL – Books Just for You – Award Winning, Books to Inspire
Created on:
Oct 07, 2025
14 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in award winners or books to inspire. Favourite authors...
General Recommendations
VPL - Books Just for You - 2SLGBTQ+ Fiction and Some Non-Fiction
Created on:
Sep 18, 2025
11 items
Created for someone who is looking for 2SLGBTQ+ fiction, romance, and books on the social sciences. They have previously enjoye...
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