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General Recommendations
Reading Black Joy
By:
JCLS_Medford_Reference
Created on:
Dec 14, 2020
25 items
So many of our #ownvoices books from Black authors are about Black characters in pain, as victims, or having to overcome racism...
1 like
Genre Guide
Have some dessert with your murder mystery!
By:
PimaLib_HeatherR
PimaLib_HeatherR
Created on:
Jun 05, 2016
21 items
Pies, cakes, fudge....and murder? These cozy mysteries chosen by a PCPL librarian all serve up a side of dessert with their mur...
5 likes
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Exploring Sub-Genres: Mystery
By:
WBRLPicks2
WBRLPicks2
Created on:
Feb 13, 2026
30 items
The oldest known mystery story, "The Three Apples", comes from a collection of stories under the title "A Thousa...
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Black and Indigenous Characters in a Winter Setting
By:
RCL_Abeni
RCL_Abeni
Created on:
Dec 23, 2025
10 items
Books set in winter that have Black and/or Indigenous main characters.
General Recommendations
KCLS BookMatch: PNW Nature Genre Fiction
By:
KCLSRachelW
KCLSRachelW
Created on:
Jun 21, 2025
7 items
This list was created by a King County Library System librarian for a reader looking for genre fiction to fit the PNW Nature Bi...
1 like
General Recommendations
Black Characters and Authors in Mystery Thrillers and Horror
By:
CMLibrary_MaryIB
CMLibrary_MaryIB
Created on:
May 22, 2025
36 items
This list highlights mystery, thriller, and horror books with Black main characters and/or Black authors. What would you add to...
6 likes
General Recommendations
Main Character Energy: Black Women
By:
RaivynnS_DCoL
RaivynnS_DCoL
Created on:
Feb 19, 2025
40 items
Whether it's a chilling thriller, heartwarming historical fiction, or even a western, these leading ladies show that Black wome...
5 likes
General Recommendations
Murder by Laughter: 11 Funny Murder Mysteries
By:
LCPL_Krystyna
LCPL_Krystyna
Created on:
Feb 17, 2025
11 items
Mysteries and humor go together like milk and cookies. Here's a list of recent funny murder mysteries that will make you chuckle.
General Recommendations
Black History Month: Fiction and Non-Fiction
Created on:
Feb 03, 2025
99 items
1 like
General Recommendations
EPL Picks: We All Scream for Ice Cream!
By:
EPLPicks
EPLPicks
Created on:
Jul 20, 2024
18 items
Did you know that the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day? Luckily, that's not the only day we can enjoy this cool s...
1 like
General Recommendations
VPL - Culinary Mysteries 🍔🔎📚
Created on:
Jun 20, 2024
12 items
A culinary mystery book combines the intrigue of a whodunit with the delicious world of food and cooking.
These novels typica...
1 like
General Recommendations
Hungry for a Good Book
By:
OPLBOOKLISTS
OPLBOOKLISTS
Created on:
Apr 04, 2024
24 items
2 likes
General Recommendations
Whodunit Cuisine: A Culinary Collection of Intrigue
By:
LCPL_Robin
LCPL_Robin
Created on:
Feb 20, 2024
9 items
A tantalizing book list that combines the delicious allure of recipes with the thrilling suspense of a mystery novel. Prepare t...
3 likes
General Recommendations
Mysteries & Thrillers by Black Authors
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
12 items
In celebration of Black History Month, here are some great mysteries and thrillers written by outstanding Black authors, both e...
General Recommendations
African American Detective and Mystery Fiction
Created on:
Jan 22, 2024
47 items
Pauline E. Hopkins, John Edward Bruce, Rudolph Fisher, Chester Hirnes, Ishmael Reed, and Clarence Major were the first African ...
4 likes
General Recommendations
Best New Fiction Set in Ohio
By:
CDStaff_AH
CDStaff_AH
Created on:
Nov 21, 2023
10 items
There's something about reading a book set in a familiar place that makes a story more profound. Here are some great new title...
General Recommendations
Foodie Favorites for Fans of 'The Bear'
Created on:
Aug 16, 2023
12 items
Check out these books about food, cooking, and restaurants.
1 like
Topic Guide
DPL Adults: Black Joy
Created on:
Jun 14, 2023
33 items
Updated June 2023.
"Black Joy is anything that inspires, supports, and uplifts Black culture." -UCLA Black Bruin Res...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Book Bingo NW 2023: Includes a Recipe
By:
SeattleBookBingo
SeattleBookBingo
Created on:
May 04, 2023
28 items
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2023 category: Includes a Recipe. Book Bingo is our annual adult summer...
General Recommendations
Gibson-Esmond Station Staff Picks for February 2023
By:
PimaLib_KelseyB
PimaLib_KelseyB
Created on:
Feb 22, 2023
15 items
Here are some titles that the staff at Gibson-Esmond Station enjoyed this month!
General Recommendations
Diverse Authors-Adult Fiction - BAM25
Created on:
Jan 30, 2023
48 items
*"Diverse" refers to a perspective that is different from your own or a perspective that is not often represented in ...
1 like
General Recommendations
Brrr... Winter Reading for Adults
By:
ACL_DublinAdult
ACL_DublinAdult
Created on:
Nov 28, 2022
22 items
Grab a hot cocoa and cuddle up with these titles set in colder climes. For those of you playing Dublin Library's Winter Reading...
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July Staff Picks for Adults: Beach Reads
Created on:
Jul 09, 2022
19 items
Summer is the perfect time to dive into a compelling book. This list features a variety of books that all are compulsively read...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Great Summer Reads for Beaches, Hammocks, and Poolsides
Created on:
May 24, 2022
21 items
Find your next summer read with these fiction titles.
General Recommendations
African American Mystery Authors
By:
FCLSCASCADE
FCLSCASCADE
Created on:
May 24, 2022
15 items
Try one of these thrilling mysteries written by African American authors.
4 likes
