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NoveList Plus

Summaries and reviews of current books for adults and teens.
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Gale Books and Authors

Summaries and reviews of current books.

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Thanksgiving Reads

This list offers fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations from the Oakland Public Library’s collection as of November 2025.
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Staff List

Libros de no ficción en español

Libros de no ficción en español para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
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Essential Fiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated collection of fiction that highlights diverse voices, stories, and cultures.
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Staff List

We Read Banned Books

And we think you should too. These were the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 - go check them out from OPL's catalog.
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Staff List

Thanksgiving Reads

This list offers fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations from the Oakland Public Library’s collection as of November 2025.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

Libros de no ficción en español

Libros de no ficción en español para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

Essential Fiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated collection of fiction that highlights diverse voices, stories, and cultures.
Xochitlwork
Staff List

We Read Banned Books

And we think you should too. These were the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 - go check them out from OPL's catalog.
keaneonlibraries

Not Sure What to Read? Try Book Me!Not Sure What to Read? Try Book Me!

OPL Librarians will build you a custom reading list.
OPL Librarians will build you a custom reading list.
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