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Historical Scandals & Interesting Figures
By:
KathrynA_KCMO
KathrynA_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 05, 2023
37 items
History isn't just dates and battles. Check out these stories of scandal and exciting historical episodes, and fascinating real...
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Romcoms: From Page to Screen
By:
DevonM_KCMO
DevonM_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
41 items
Read, listen, or watch some romantic stories this Valentine's day! There's a romantic story for every mood; from brooding liter...
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Valentine's Day
By:
RISE_KCMO
RISE_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 26, 2023
25 items
Happy Valentine's Day! This book list consists of books about Valentine's Day, love, friendships, and relationships. There are...
Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1910-1919
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
31 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
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Palentines Day: Honoring the Love For All Your Friends
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
19 items
Palentines Day, celebrated on February 13, is the time to honor the platonic soul mates in your life! This holiday celebrates t...
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Books Published the Week of 1/23/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 24, 2023
36 items
Topic Guide
Who Says 13 Is a Bad Number?
Created on:
Jan 10, 2023
19 items
Though it’s uncertain when Friday the 13th traditions exactly began, negative superstitions have swirled around the number 13 f...
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Manga pt 2
By:
RUIZ_KCMO
RUIZ_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 05, 2023
100 items
Continuation of Manga pt1.
Also, "Suggest a Purchase" can be used for a Manga that is not in our systems.
2 likes
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Books Like Taylor Swift's Debut Album
By:
SuzanneS_KCMO
SuzanneS_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 27, 2022
28 items
Do you remember listening to Taylor Swift for the first time? We’ve collected books that will give you the same feelings – all ...
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Books Published the Week of 12/19/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 19, 2022
18 items
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Flights of Fancy: French New Wave, 1960 - 1977
By:
CullenR_KCMO
CullenR_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 16, 2022
10 items
For December, our FilmCentral online film club is thrilled to be discussing Jacques Demy's 1964 musical romance "The Umbre...
2 likes
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#LibFaves22: Top Ten Books I Read This Year
By:
KaiteS_KCMO
KaiteS_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 14, 2022
13 items
For the past 11 years librarians across the nation have been posting on Twitter & Instagram their top 10 books published th...
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Christmas Memories
Created on:
Nov 18, 2022
19 items
Is there anything better than curling up with a good book next to the fireplace (or heater) on a cold day during the holidays? ...
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Best Books of 2022 According to Time Magazine
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 17, 2022
94 items
1 like
Topic Guide
Writers for Readers 2022: An Evening With Alexander Chee
Created on:
Nov 09, 2022
10 items
Writers for Readers, annually one of Kansas City’s premier literary events, returns with a special lineup featuring celebrated ...
1 like
General Recommendations
Feast!
By:
RondaC_KCMO
RondaC_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 08, 2022
67 items
There's a feast of information, inspiration and entertainment in this cornucopia of material ... and no calories!
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Graphic Novels on Families / Obstacles
By:
EmilyA_KCMO
EmilyA_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 16, 2022
18 items
Facing everyday or unimaginable obstacles is always better with family - unless family IS the obstacle.
3 likes
General Recommendations
Goths Galore
By:
JasmineS_KCMO
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 12, 2022
67 items
Goths galore is a booklist containing nothing but gothic goodness. The gothic fiction combines romance and uncanny creating an ...
2 likes
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National Coming Out Day!
By:
JasmineS_KCMO
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 11, 2022
40 items
October 11th is National Coming Out Day! These stories all have characters (real and fictional) that have decided to come out ...
2 likes
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Dame Angela Lansbury: Stage & Screen Legend
Created on:
Oct 11, 2022
14 items
Dame Angela Lansbury was a Hollywood and Broadway sensation for over seven decades. She brought a commanding, ladylike presence...
1 like
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Titles Published the Week of 10/03/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Oct 07, 2022
49 items
General Recommendations
Books Published the Week of 09/26/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 28, 2022
52 items
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Top 10 Most Translated Books (Outside of Religious Text)
Created on:
Sep 26, 2022
10 items
Many books get translated into common languages, such as English, French, Spanish, and Italian. But some literary works are so ...
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Books Published the Week of 09/19/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 22, 2022
63 items
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All about that book!
By:
AngelaH_KCMO
AngelaH_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 21, 2022
13 items
Books with book in the title! This is only a short list have fun exploring other great 'book' books! Have you played book BINGO...
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