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What do you give to the relative who’s read everything? Or a distant cousin you haven’t seen in years who’s planning to attend the next holiday gathering?
Librarians from around the Kansas City metro area share their favorite fiction and nonfiction picks of 2025 — just in time for holiday shopping.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy book to read by the fire or a last-minute gift, these recommendations will help. They discuss some of their favorite books, offering a diverse list of titles for readers of all ages and genres, available for purchase or checkout from the Library.
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