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New York Fashion Week 2023
By:
JessieC_KCMO

Created on:
Feb 06, 2023
13 items
Fashion Week in New York City will be held February 9-13th, but these titles bring Fashion inspo year round.
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Historical Scandals & Interesting Figures
By:
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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2023 Youth Media Awards
Created on:
Feb 04, 2023
81 items
We're so excited to share the 2023 YMA winners with you!
Award Descriptions:
John Newbery Medal: For the most outstanding con...
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2023 Alex Awards Winners
Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
11 items
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The win...
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Westport 125th Birthday Blog
By:
KatieM_KCMO

Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
59 items
The systemβs first branch β the oldest in Kansas City β is marking its 125th birthday with a week of remembrances, appearances,...
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Read It After You Stream It: Netflix Edition
By:
KelseyB_KCMO

Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
25 items
If you loved the adaption on Netflix, make sure to read the original book!
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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Books Published the Week of 1/23/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO

Created on:
Jan 24, 2023
36 items
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Best of 2022
By:
HollyW_KCMO

Created on:
Jan 21, 2023
9 items
Of the books published in 2022, these were best I read. Presented in no particular order with notes about why I liked them.
1 like
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Venetophilia: A Celebration of Venice
Created on:
Jan 18, 2023
10 items
βTo live in Venice, or even to visit it, means that you fall in love with the city itself,β renowned art collector and galleris...
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London-themed videos
By:
EricP_KCMO

Created on:
Jan 09, 2023
16 items
Travel to the Big Smoke with this set of videos. Available at Central now!
1 like
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Manga pt 2
By:
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
Genre Guide
More Murder Mysteries for Fans of Benoit Blanc
By:
HelenL_KCMO

Created on:
Jan 04, 2023
15 items
Finished Glass Onion? Well here's some more YA mysteries from the Central Library Teen Room!
General Recommendations
KCPS Loves to Read - January, 2023
Created on:
Jan 04, 2023
20 items
These are recommendations from the KCPS Reads Reading Campaign.
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Celebrate Science Fiction Day
By:
JessieC_KCMO

Created on:
Dec 19, 2022
20 items
January 2nd is Science Fiction Day! Try something new with one of these popular Sci-Fi novels published in the past couple of y...
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Historical Fiction Not Set During World War II
By:
KathrynA_KCMO

Created on:
Dec 17, 2022
28 items
The historical fiction market seems to be saturated with books set during World War II. Check out some that aren't.
6 likes
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NPR: 2022 Books We Love
Created on:
Dec 06, 2022
50 items
National Public Radio, NPR, released the books that they loved that were published in 2022. There are over 400 titles! To help ...
3 likes
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Books Published the Week of 12/05/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO

Created on:
Dec 06, 2022
50 items
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Dark Academia
By:
HollyW_KCMO

Created on:
Nov 27, 2022
20 items
Novels that take place at a school, explore dark themes, and frequently include secret societies.
1 like
General Recommendations
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

Created on:
Nov 17, 2022
94 items
1 like
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Feast!
By:
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!
General Recommendations
GMA Book Club
Created on:
Nov 02, 2022
40 items
Every month, Good Morning America, or GMA, Book Club selects novels showcasing diverse and compelling authors telling both fict...
3 likes
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Books Published the Week of 10/24/2022
By:
HaleyL_KCMO

Created on:
Oct 27, 2022
40 items
1 like
Topic Guide
Literary Table of Elements
By:
AlishaH_KCMO

Created on:
Oct 17, 2022
72 items
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, October 16 β 22, the Kansas City Public Library has created The Literary Table of El...