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Stories Inspired by Classic Mythology
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AllisonW_KCMO
AllisonW_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 17, 2026
84 items
Here is a list of novels and movies that can be classified as straight-forward imaginings or loosely-based adaptations of class...
8 likes
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Grab a Nuka-Cola, Sit Back, & Enjoy!
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NoemiI_KCMO
NoemiI_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 03, 2026
40 items
A list of books, shows, and movies for fans of the world of Fallout, whether it be the video game or television series.
3 likes
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Short Story Collections for the New Year
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ErikaC_KCMO
ErikaC_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 17, 2026
69 items
Are you needing something fresh or different for the beginning of the year? Kickstart the new year with these short story colle...
1 like
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Famous Authors' First Books
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BethL_KCMO
BethL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 15, 2026
31 items
It's hard to imagine these famous authors once being new to the scene! Take a look at their first books! Beth L and Lynne S
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Trust Her at your Own Risk
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MegM_KCMO
MegM_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 09, 2026
52 items
These novels draw you into the minds of women whose perceptions shape and distort their realities. Cool, intimate, and often un...
17 likes
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The Last of Us
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PalomaF_KCMO
PalomaF_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 08, 2026
12 items
there's definitely a title in here that will bring up what you felt during your first playthrough or your first watch! Happy re...
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Best Nonfiction Books of the Year*
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 17, 2025
88 items
*According to Kirkus Review
1 like
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Books Published the Week of 11/3/2025
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 07, 2025
31 items
General Recommendations
Metafiction
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ConsueloP_KCMO
ConsueloP_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 12, 2025
43 items
What happens when your book talks back to you? Some of these titles are terrifying, while others are just plain fun. Second-per...
4 likes
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National Book Lover's Day
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EvaL_KCMO
EvaL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 02, 2025
19 items
Westport staff's favorites!
1 like
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Bookshop.org's Bestselling Books of 2025 (so far)
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 08, 2025
92 items
psssst...you can get them for free with us!
4 likes
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The Book that Inspired the TV Show
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JessieC_KCMO
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 13, 2025
30 items
Before they hit the screen, these stories captured imaginations on the page. This list highlights the books that inspired some ...
General Recommendations
Lesser Known Titles by Your Favorite Authors
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JessieC_KCMO
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 02, 2025
25 items
Think you’ve read everything by your favorite author? Think again. This list uncovers the hidden gems, early works, and underra...
General Recommendations
Plaza's May Recommendations
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PalomaF_KCMO
PalomaF_KCMO
Created on:
May 08, 2025
88 items
Plaza displays a variety of recommendations on our TVs. Did you see one that you liked? Here are all the titles from the month ...
General Recommendations
Three-peat Read-peat: Trilogies for Kansas City Football Fans
Created on:
Feb 03, 2025
11 items
Think three is a lucky number? Too cold to go looking over for three leaf clovers? Kansas City Public Library has a list of luc...
1 like
General Recommendations
Moms For Liberty doesn't want you to read...
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ChinesaR_KCMO
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 18, 2024
90 items
Moms for Liberty groups all over the country have attempted to ban hundreds of titles from schools and public libraries. Here i...
13 likes
General Recommendations
National Author's Day
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VianneyH_KCMO
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 07, 2024
20 items
Celebrate National Author's Day with these new and upcoming titles!
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 10/7/2024
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 11, 2024
78 items
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: September 2024
Created on:
Sep 05, 2024
12 items
If you're looking for a book group to join, Kansas City Public Library has you covered. Most of our locations have at least one...
General Recommendations
Books I Pretended I've Read
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KevinF_KCMO
KevinF_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 19, 2024
23 items
We've all been in this position. Someone mentions a well-known book that "everyone" should have read, but you never r...
5 likes
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: August 2024
Created on:
Aug 01, 2024
12 items
If you're looking for a book group to join, Kansas City Public Library has you covered. Most of our locations have at least one...
Topic Guide
Cult Fiction
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DevonM_KCMO
DevonM_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 26, 2024
39 items
Fiction titles, including films, about cults.
General Recommendations
Modern YA retellings of classic Shakespeare plays.
Created on:
Jul 23, 2024
10 items
Shakespeare can be hard to understand, but these YA novels all break down the classic stories and bring new life to the charact...
Topic Guide
Andrea Burgay’s Fictions
Created on:
Jun 06, 2024
18 items
Andrea Burgay’s Fictions series explores realms of remembrance, nostalgia, projection, and evolution. The Brooklyn-based artist...
1 like
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Celebrating Women
By:
ReginaC_KCMO
ReginaC_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 11, 2024
20 items
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2 likes
