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The Next Best Thing to Time Travel: Historical Fiction (YA)

Step into the past with gripping YA historical fiction—where unforgettable characters meet pivotal moments in time.

Mythic Fiction

These novels for adults weave folklore, legends, and myths into new tales, from inspired elements to full modern retellings.

Whispers in the Mind

Immerse yourself in these psychological horror fictions!

Learn A New Skill: Quilting

Summer is around the corner! Whether you're looking to sharpen a skill, or begin something new, this list is for you!

Get Crafty with Patchwork & Quilting

Discover books on patchwork & quilting! From beginner basics to advanced designs, get inspired to stitch something beautiful.

Women Artists

Women artists have pushed the boundary of creativity and contributed to the narrative of human expression.

Unsung Voices: Lives You’ve Never Heard of—But Should

Explore overlooked lives that shaped history, science, and society in profound, often unseen ways.

Stories behind the TV/film

Explore these biographies and companion guides to learn about how iconic shows and movies came to be.

Inspiring Memoirs and Biographies for Middle Grade Readers

Celebrate Women's History Month by reading a memoir or biography about an amazing American woman whose story you may not know.

Digital Disruption: How Tech is Reshaping Our World

Explore how AI, social media, and emerging tech are transforming business, culture, and daily life—for better or worse.

Put Your Best Phrase Forward

Writing is key in daily life! Explore these books to sharpen your skills and express yourself with confidence.

Running your own business

Got an idea for a business? Here are a few books to get you started.

Cookbooks to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month!

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Asian American, Hawaiian, and Pacific Island inspired cuisines.

Let's Cook and Bake!

Looking to add some new staples in your cooking routine or you want to try a new recipe?

Get ready, set... bake!

Fan of The Great British Bakeoff? Test tour baking skills at home with these weekly themed cookbooks.

PACL Recommends: Sports Graphic Novels

Do you love graphic novels and sports? If so, this list is for you! Check out our top picks, sorted alphabetically by sport.

Teen Reads That Adults Will Love Too

Graphic novels that teens love and adults will too—coming-of-age, adventure, and heartfelt stories with stunning artwork and depth.

Comics By Women, For Everyone

March is Women's History Month, but any time is a good time to read graphic novels written by women.

Parenting the Modern Teenager

Navigate teen years with expert advice on love, stress, sleep, social media, and more—insightful, practical reads for parents.

Brighter Days, Brighter Lives

May is Mental Health Month, and being aware of and taking care of your mental health is more critical than ever.

Famous walks

Thinking of hitting the trail? Read one of these books for inspiration.

Speculative Teen Mysteries

These books all hint at something mystical behind the madness: the fun is in trying to figure out what's going on before the big reveal.

Gothic Romance

Gothic Romance combines romantic elements with mysterious and suspenseful situations.

Mysteries Solved by Women

Women sleuths tackle baffling mysteries in this collection of page-turning thrillers.

Celebrate Urban Wildlife

Explore the wild side of city life—discover how animals and humans coexist, clash, and connect in urban ecosystems and beyond.

The Science of the Everyday

Explore the hidden science behind daily life, from physics in a teacup to the mysteries of sleep and the human body!

Geology for Kids

Geology is the study of how earth was formed, its structure and composition, and the types of processes acting on it. Geology rocks!

Meta Reading: Books Within Books

It's one thing to be reading a great book, but then to have that book feature a fictional book that you yourself can't read...that's meta.

If You Liked "Stars, Hide Your Fires"

Intergalactic epics and alien battles are the height of sci-fi.

Speculative Fiction in Translation

These translated works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror show how the genre is approached by writers across the world.
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