EPL Picks
Check out Reading Guides, Book Lists, Recommendations, Read-Alikes and more from EPL Staff and Guests.
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EPL Picks - Featured
Fairy Tales and Classics Retold
Love fairy tales, myths, or fables? Discover retellings for adults! If you enjoyed Circe or Ella Enchanted, this book list is for you!
Yes, Chef! Food Memoirs
Love how food brings people together? Curious about what drives top chefs and the secrets behind the scenes in elite kitchens? Dig right in.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Honour Indigenous stories with this list, raising awareness and fostering healing ahead of the MMIR Gathering in January.
Best of Mystery 2024
EPL’s Best of 2024, Mystery edition is here! From The Thursday Murder Club to Vera Wong, see which page-turners readers couldn’t put down!
Fairy Tales and Classics Retold
Love fairy tales, myths, or fables? Discover retellings for adults! If you enjoyed Circe or Ella Enchanted, this book list is for you!
Yes, Chef! Food Memoirs
Love how food brings people together? Curious about what drives top chefs and the secrets behind the scenes in elite kitchens? Dig right in.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Honour Indigenous stories with this list, raising awareness and fostering healing ahead of the MMIR Gathering in January.
Best of Mystery 2024
EPL’s Best of 2024, Mystery edition is here! From The Thursday Murder Club to Vera Wong, see which page-turners readers couldn’t put down!
EPL Picks - Kids Picks
Sci-Fi Graphic Novels to Transport You
Whether you are travelling through space, time or just trying to survive school - these Sci Fi tales will take you on an adventure.
Best of 2024 for Grades 4-6
The best of 2024 for Grades 4–6! A curated mix of exciting reads sure to captivate curious young readers.
Best of 2024 for Grade K-3
Our team has gathered our top picks from the past year, offering a variety of options that Kindergarten to Grade 3 kids will love!
Best of 2024 for Preschoolers
Dive into this list of engaging tales, vibrant illustrations, and endless imagination for magical storytime moments.
Sci-Fi Graphic Novels to Transport You
Whether you are travelling through space, time or just trying to survive school - these Sci Fi tales will take you on an adventure.
Best of 2024 for Grades 4-6
The best of 2024 for Grades 4–6! A curated mix of exciting reads sure to captivate curious young readers.
Best of 2024 for Grade K-3
Our team has gathered our top picks from the past year, offering a variety of options that Kindergarten to Grade 3 kids will love!
Best of 2024 for Preschoolers
Dive into this list of engaging tales, vibrant illustrations, and endless imagination for magical storytime moments.
EPL Picks - YA Picks
Best of 2024 for Teens
Top teen reads of 2024. From gripping mysteries to epic fantasy, find your next favourite book in our must-read Young Adult list.
Best of 2024
From games to movies to books—don't miss out on some great titles you've enjoyed in 2024.
Christmas Movies from Books
Did you know many Christmas movies started as books? From A Christmas Carol to The Grinch, discover more here!
Urban Forestry Books for Teens
Celebrate trees with the City of Edmonton's Urban Forestry Team! Discover the science and benefits of trees with suggestions for all ages.
Best of 2024 for Teens
Top teen reads of 2024. From gripping mysteries to epic fantasy, find your next favourite book in our must-read Young Adult list.
Best of 2024
From games to movies to books—don't miss out on some great titles you've enjoyed in 2024.
Christmas Movies from Books
Did you know many Christmas movies started as books? From A Christmas Carol to The Grinch, discover more here!
Urban Forestry Books for Teens
Celebrate trees with the City of Edmonton's Urban Forestry Team! Discover the science and benefits of trees with suggestions for all ages.
EPL Picks - Diverse Picks
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Honour Indigenous stories with this list, raising awareness and fostering healing ahead of the MMIR Gathering in January.
Métis Week 2024 Booklist
Celebrate Métis Week with books on Métis culture, history, and heritage. Explore memoirs, fiction, and poetry that honour Métis resilience.
Métis Week 2024 Booklist for Kids
These books offer a respectful way to introduce kids to Métis heritage, perfect for sharing during Métis Week in November.
Every Child Matters: Helping Kids to Honour Orange Shirt Day
Help kids navigate this dark chapter in Canada's history and honour the residential school survivors with these books for 6-12 year olds.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Honour Indigenous stories with this list, raising awareness and fostering healing ahead of the MMIR Gathering in January.
Métis Week 2024 Booklist
Celebrate Métis Week with books on Métis culture, history, and heritage. Explore memoirs, fiction, and poetry that honour Métis resilience.
Métis Week 2024 Booklist for Kids
These books offer a respectful way to introduce kids to Métis heritage, perfect for sharing during Métis Week in November.
Every Child Matters: Helping Kids to Honour Orange Shirt Day
Help kids navigate this dark chapter in Canada's history and honour the residential school survivors with these books for 6-12 year olds.
