It’s probably no surprise that many KFPL team members love to read! If you’re curious about what the people who spend all day surrounded by books enjoyed most this year, check out our staff picks for 2022 — the best books we read this year and why we loved them!

If you're feeling inspired, check out May We Suggest, a library service through which staff members give you personalized recommendations.

The winter solstice happens on December 21 and marks colder days, long nights, and vibrant holidays such as Christmas, the festival of Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Explore the stories of winter and learn about its past during the season when the echoes of history ring the loudest!

This collection moves to observe and acknowledge the vast variety of perspectives found in works written by and about women to reflect upon the courage, resilience, and devotion of the female spirit. In these titles, you will find commentary on the state of the female experience, stories where women are the feature, and a keen sense of wisdom that accompanies the authors’ lived experiences.

Dive in deep and witness how the writers capture innate and intense moments that have the power to disrupt the norm of society and encourage tenacious endeavours.