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Recommended reading
Are you looking for your next great read? Want to discover a new author or genre? If you are looking for reading suggestions, our expert staff members will create a curated reading list just for you!
Simply fill out the form below to tell us a little bit about your reading likes and dislikes and what you are looking for and we will make a list especially for you.
Please include as much information as possible. You will receive an emailed list of eight to ten titles within one week of your request.
And for additional, bi-weekly reading recommendations in your inbox, sign up for our Book Buzz eNewsletter. To see previous selections look below.
Please ensure that your submission follows the City of Mississauga’s Respectful Workplace Policy. Requests deemed to be offensive or disrespectful by staff will not be fulfilled.
Visit the library Book Buzz Picks playlist on YouTube for recaps of some of our favourite book list choices.
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Mythological RetellingsThink you know your mythological stories? Think again! These titles take the familiar tales we know and give them updated twists. -
Black RomanceWhether you're in the mood for something steamy or something lighthearted, immerse yourself in these romance novels by, for, and about Black people -
Earthbound Sci-FiThe themes of outer space and science fiction overlap considerably, but there are many excellent sci-fi novels set closer to home. -
Short Stories to Hit Your Reading GoalsIf you're racing to meet your reading goals, this collection of short, short stories has you covered. -
The Game is Afoot: Sherlock Holmes RevisitedSherlock Holmes is reinvented in these arresting adaptations and retellings featuring the world’s most famous detective.