Pathfinders:

We're always updating, so keep checking for new lists showcasing
special topics and genres at the Ketchikan Public Library!

Alaskan Mysteries: tales of murder and suspense in the 49th state.

Alzheimer's Disease: books, videos and websites for patients, caregivers, families and children.

Biographical novels: page-turning fiction based on the lives of real people.

Books on Film: where Hollywood movies come from!

Chick Lit: female novelists who write with a confiding voice and a humorous tone.

Christmas crafts: a selection of different arts & crafts projects for the holidays.

Corporate Thrillers : fast-paced thrillers set in the world of business and finance

Dads: a look at the relationships we have with our fathers and their influence in our lives.

Delicious Reads: mouth-watering cuisine is a central feature of these novels and nonfiction books.

Foreign Detectives: police inspectors, amateur sleuths and detectives from around the world.

Genealogy Resources: we have dozens of books and CD-ROMs to help you chart your family tree.

Global Fiction: an assortment of novels written by authors from the rest of the world.

Historical Mysteries: set in the past, and often involving real historical characters.

Holy Detectives: a multi-denominational range of mystery fiction with a religious connection.

I Resolve: A list of books that will give you ideas for changing your life in upcoming year.

The Immigrant Experience: novels that deal with the difficulty of starting life in a new country.

Ketchikan History: books, newspapers and videos that recount the history of our town.

Legal Forms: do-it-yourself legal aids for a variety of needs, arranged by topic.

Mothers & Daughters: the mother-daughter relationship is a strong theme in these novels.

Native Voices: prose, poetry and music by Native American artists and writers.

New Americans: resources in all formats to help immigrants and new Americans.

Parenting Help:a small sampling of the help for all the various aspects of raising a child.

Road Trips: intriguing encounters, dangerous journeys, self-examination and irreverent tourists.

Seafaring stories: true stories and fictional accounts of adventure and danger on the sea.

Southeast Alaskan Fiction: novels set in Southeast Alaska

Sports: books, videos and magazines for coaches, players, referees and parents

Tagalog language collection: fiction, music, videos, and cookbooks from the Philippines.

Tell me a story: a broad selection of short-story anthologies for every taste.

Tis the Season: Christmas stories of every kind.

To Catch a Spy: classic and modern espionage thrillers.

Vampire Lives: Humorous, horrifying, and romantic novels about the undead.

A Walk Down the Aisle: novels that illuminate the heady emotions involved in the Wedding Day.

The Wedding Planner: resources for all aspects of getting married.