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Fates & Furies: Greek Myths Retold
By:
MegM_KCMO
MegM_KCMO
Created on:
Apr 03, 2026
32 items
If you love Percy Jackson and all things Greek mythology, this collection of books at the Kansas City Public Library is for you...
10 likes
Topic Guide
Dreaming
By:
BethL_KCMO
BethL_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 11, 2026
26 items
Enjoy this collection of fiction and non-fiction titles from Kansas City Public Library related to dreaming!
2 likes
Genre Guide
Mysteries & Gothic Children's Literature
By:
BrianneU_KCMO
BrianneU_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 04, 2026
15 items
Do you like gothic themes and mysterious cases? What about adventure and tales of triumph? Then this list is for you!
6 likes
General Recommendations
"You Say You Want a Resolution..." for January?
By:
ChristyU_KCMO
ChristyU_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 05, 2025
91 items
See the Westport Branch January display for a long list of items for each of these!
-Choose Joy
I kept having books cross my d...
General Recommendations
Summerween!
By:
MonikaD_KCMO
MonikaD_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 06, 2025
12 items
For the Halloween lovers that just can't wait!
General Recommendations
Lesser Known Titles by Your Favorite Authors
By:
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
Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics (and Modern Classics, Too!)
Created on:
Dec 30, 2024
16 items
Explore an old story in a new way with these graphic novel adaptations for kids.
(Descriptions from NoveList K-8 Plus)
2 likes
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 11/11/24
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 12, 2024
55 items
General Recommendations
Scary Stories to Tell in the Library
By:
OliviaL_KCMO
OliviaL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 22, 2024
52 items
4 likes
Topic Guide
Cult Fiction
By:
DevonM_KCMO
DevonM_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 26, 2024
39 items
Fiction titles, including films, about cults.
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: July 2024
Created on:
Jul 01, 2024
13 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...
1 like
General Recommendations
Horror for Kids
By:
MichaelaJ_KCMO
MichaelaJ_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 24, 2024
23 items
Spooky, scary middle-grade fiction for kids who aren't afraid of the dark.
1 like
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: May 2024
Created on:
May 01, 2024
21 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...
1 like
General Recommendations
Think Like An Artist
By:
EmilyA_KCMO
EmilyA_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 25, 2024
53 items
Books on fostering creativity - whether you're an artist or not.
13 likes
General Recommendations
No Bars? There's a Book For That.
By:
JessieC_KCMO
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 22, 2024
30 items
We asked staff for a list of their ol' reliables that they would recommend to ANYONE. These titles from the Kansas City Public ...
2 likes
Genre Guide
Literary Table of Elements
Created on:
Oct 16, 2023
36 items
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, October 15 – 21, the Kansas City Public Library has created The Literary Table of El...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Road Trip Reads
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 27, 2023
43 items
Whether readers are stocking up for vacation or looking to travel vicariously, these romances, thrillers, memoirs, and historie...
1 like
General Recommendations
"This is no longer a vacation. It’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun." - Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Vacation
Created on:
Jul 24, 2023
26 items
National Lampoon's Vacation was released in theatres on July 29, 1983. This year marks it's 40th Anniversary. To celebrate the ...
1 like
General Recommendations
Eisner Award Nominees & Winners 2023
By:
EmilyA_KCMO
EmilyA_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 05, 2023
72 items
Eisner Award Nominees & Winners in Comics and Graphic Novels. Winners are annotated with their category in case you want to...
General Recommendations
Art is Work
By:
EmilyA_KCMO
EmilyA_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 28, 2023
32 items
Books for whether you need inspiration, motivation, or direction in your creative pursuits.
9 likes
Topic Guide
KCPL Book Groups: June 2023
Created on:
Jun 01, 2023
15 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 to Read During National Day of Unplugging
Created on:
Feb 27, 2023
33 items
From sundown on Friday, March 1 to sundown on Saturday March 2, it's National Day of Unplugging, a day that encourages people t...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Read It After You Stream It: Hulu, HBOMax, Disney+, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Edition
Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
16 items
If you loved the adaption on these streamers, make sure to read the original book!
Topic Guide
Scaring the Bejeezus Out of Us: Horror Day 2023
Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
22 items
October isn't the only time to celebrate your love for all things scary - January 4 is National Horror Day! Grab a good fluffy ...
1 like
