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VPL Picks: Fantasy
Created on:
Nov 13, 2022
22 items
The genre label "fantasy" applies to novels whose plots, themes or settings feature supernatural phenomena and magica...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Fiction At Home and Abroad
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Feb 25, 2026
15 items
This list was prepared by VPL's reading experts for a reader interested in BC and Canadian authors, historical fiction, and int...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Biographies, Memoirs, General Fiction, and Mystery
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Jan 12, 2026
18 items
This list was selected for a VPL reader who enjoys the The Paris Apartment, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and City of Gir...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Fantasy, Graphic Novel and Science Fiction
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Mar 26, 2025
13 items
Carefully selected by a VPL staff, this list is a mix of Fantasy genres, Science Fiction genres and Fantasy & Science Ficti...
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VPL - Books Just For You - General Fiction, Memoirs, Humour Books & Short Stories
Created on:
Feb 14, 2025
15 items
Selected by a VPL reading specialist. For a patron who likes: the authors Salley Rooney & Kristin Hannah, and "A Littl...
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VPL - Books Just For You - SF, Mystery and Romance with a Dystopian Edge
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Apr 08, 2024
10 items
Created by a member of the VPL Readers Advisory team for a reader interested in mystery, romance, science fiction and dystopian...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Fantasy, General Fiction, and Historical Fiction
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Mar 20, 2024
12 items
This list was selected for a VPL reader who enjoys The Night Circus, A tree Grows in Brooklyn, and Circe. They are looking for ...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Intricately Plotted, Atmospheric Historical and Science Fiction
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May 16, 2023
11 items
Created for someone who is looking for award winning science fiction, general and historical fiction from around the world. The...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Popular Fiction, Historical Fiction and Mysteries
Created on:
Feb 09, 2023
12 items
A list of recommendations for an open-minded reader looking for general and historical fiction as well as a good mystery thrill...
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VPL - Books Just For You - Critcally Aclaimed Thrillers and Mysteries.
Created on:
Aug 02, 2022
20 items
Our wonderful team of reading experts at the Vancouver Public Library have curated a book list for readers who love Louise Pen...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Historical Fiction, SciFi & Fantasy ft Strong Female Characters
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May 10, 2022
12 items
This list was created for someone looking for classics, fantasy, historical and science fiction with strong female characters t...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Fantastical Cult Classics, Mystery, Historical Fiction, and Humour
Created on:
Dec 01, 2020
11 items
This list was created for someone seeking stories that are full of mystery, wonder, and humour. They are a fan of fantasy works...
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VPL – Books Just for You – A Mix of Genres in eBook
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Jul 05, 2019
9 items
For a reader who enjoys writers Tamora Pierce, John Steinbeck, and William Shakespeare, the TV series Longmire, and the film Ra...
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VPL - Books Just for You - Read-A-Likes for Your Favourites
Created on:
Jan 10, 2017
10 items
A collection of read-a-likes for your favourite novels, chosen for you by VPL's Reading Experts.
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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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2022 Staff Favorites
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Dec 12, 2022
63 items
It's the end of the year round up! I asked our library staff to share the best books they read this year, and it's an amazing l...
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BPL Pride Picks
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May 30, 2025
58 items
Celebrate Pride with these fabulous LGBTQ+ reads—handpicked by BPL just for you!
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Best Books of 2023
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CPL_ADULT
Created on:
Dec 04, 2023
28 items
We love books and we read A LOT! Our staff has picked the very best fiction and non-fiction books of the year just for you. Hap...
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Granola Bar Books
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Mar 03, 2026
100 items
Have you ever carried around a book in your bag for months 'just in case'? Like a granola bar, it's been moved from bag to bag....
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WCLS Staff Favorites 2025
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WCLSAdults
Created on:
Dec 08, 2025
56 items
It's almost the end of 2025, which means it's time for WCLS staff to reflect on their year of reading. Check out our wide-rangi...
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Rewind: Books from 2015
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Dec 05, 2024
25 items
If you told me 2015 was 10 years ago I'd call shenanigans. Wasn't it just yesterday that Taylor Swift was on a massive tour and...
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CRRL Picks: Hot New Titles for 9/26/23
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CRRLCollection
Created on:
Sep 21, 2023
19 items
Just released Tuesday, September 26, these titles are ready for your requests!
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Your Favorite Taylor Swift Secret Song is Your Next Read
Created on:
Aug 12, 2023
22 items
Taylor Swift wrapped up the first leg of her US Eras tour on August 9, 2023. So far, the tour has consisted of 20 cities, 53 sh...
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Zombies, Ghosts, & Ghouls, Oh My!
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GRPL_Kids
Created on:
Sep 26, 2022
19 items
Seriously spoooooky books for older kids / tweens- and not just for Halloween!
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City of Stories: Summer 2022 Reader Recommendations
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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...
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