Nightchaser
Bounty
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Romance)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some Romance titles that are only one word. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
Less
Cygnet
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Fiction)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some General Fiction titles that are only one word. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
It
Pivot
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Horror)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some Horror Fiction titles that are only one word. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
Deathless
Heartless
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Fantasy)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some Fantasy titles that are only one word. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
Legendborn
Speak
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Young Adult)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some fiction titles that are typically marketed to young adults. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
Cod
Craftivism
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - One Word Titles (Nonfiction)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Books with One Word Titles span genres. Here are some non-fiction titles that are only one word. (Some have subtitles but we're not counting those.) Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
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Richland Library Sandhills

Have S'more Fun: How to Start Camping

  • Emily Barber
  • Wednesday, October 06
Camping is a refreshing pastime that can help us disconnect or reconnect in all the right ways. There's a lot to know, so here are some basic guidelines to get started!
The Final Girl Support Group
The Exorcist
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Nightmarish Reads

  • Kristin A.
  • Tuesday, October 05
Get into the spooky season with one of these great horror tales. Just make sure that the lights are all on and the windows are all secure, and whatever you do, don't answer the knock at front door.
Battle Royale
The Hunger Games
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If You Like... Squid Game

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, October 01
Squid Game has taken the streaming world by storm. The mixture of gruesome survival games, social commentary, and colorful cast of characters means there's never a dull moment. Check out some of the titles below that are related to themes from the show.
Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales
Las Christmas
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A Taste of Latin America: 40 Cookbooks to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Mona Verma
  • Saturday, September 25
September 15 to October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month in America. This month is chosen as a nod to the anniversaries of national independence for a number of Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence, while Mexico's independence is celebrated September 16 and Chile celebrates its independence September 18.
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Richland Library Sandhills

In the Know: City of Columbia Mayoral Forum (2021)

  • Alex B.
    Brittany S.
  • Thursday, September 30
Local residents had an opportunity to get to know each of the candidates before heading to the polls and casting their vote during the Municipal Election on November 2, 2021. During the nonpartisan forum, viewers heard from Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson, Daniel Rickenmann and Moe Baddourah. The candidates shared their plans to move the City of Columbia forward in a virtual, moderated discussion. Check out this blog for more Mayoral Forum details and resources!
For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts
Once Upon a Quinceañera
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30 Great Reads for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Non Fiction/Memoirs)

  • Mona Verma
  • Wednesday, September 22
September 15 to October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month in America. This month is chosen as a nod to the anniversaries of national independence for a number of Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence, while Mexico's independence is celebrated September 16 and Chile celebrates its independence September 18.
Future Tense Fiction
Clap when You Land
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Secret Ingredients ...

  • Helene F.
  • Tuesday, September 21
Americana literature is made better with stories told from Hispanic perspectives. Here are some fresh stories for our growth. Some of these titles are available as ebooks and other formats. You can also get personalized reading recommendations by email.
The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba
Lost City Radio
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35 Outstanding Fiction Books For National Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Mona Verma
  • Tuesday, September 21
September 15 to October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month in America. This month is chosen as a nod to the anniversaries of national independence for a number of Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence, while Mexico's independence is celebrated September 16 and Chile celebrates its independence September 18.
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Richland Library Sandhills

Talk It Up: How to Self-Promote

  • Emily Barber
  • Wednesday, September 22
Self-promotion is essential to career development, but many people are hesitant to talk themselves up. Read on to discover why this is a challenge and how to tackle it.
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Richland Library Main

iRead: Sean Qualls

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, September 24
iRead features the best ebooks, eaudiobooks and print books for children and teens curated by the Children's Room and Teen Center staff. Artist and Children's book illustrator Sean Qualls finds inspiration everywhere.
All the Feels
Once More Upon a Time
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LibraryReads for October 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, September 21
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country. All these books will be published in October 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Unbowed
The Basics of Ecology
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🌍World Environmental Health Day [September 26, 2021]🌍

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, September 20
Here is a list to jump-start your dive into learning more about the biosphere you live in, and the ecosystems surrounding you (and also living within you). In addition, for those that are familiar with environmental science, there are additional books to expand your knowledge while possibly making an activist out of you.
Cackle
The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook
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Fall Feels

  • Morgan R.
  • Sunday, September 19
It's fall, y'all! (I had to say it) and that means whether you are gearing up for Halloween, are getting your apples peeled, sliced, and ready to bake, or are just enjoying the crisp morning air, we've got some good reads for the season.
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Richland Library Main

South Carolina's Homes for Unwed Mothers

  • Margaret D.
  • Wednesday, September 15
In a time not so long ago, unwed girls and women who found themselves “in trouble” had few options. Women with an unplanned pregnancy would face the frightening prospects of raising their child without support, finding a family member to take in their child, obtaining a back-alley abortion, or, if they were lucky, disappearing to a home for unwed mothers to deliver their child in secrecy.
The Ice Pirates
Against All Flags
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Talk Like a Pirate Day - September 19th

  • Mahogany S.
  • Tuesday, September 14
Ahoy! Get ready to sail the briny deep you landlubbers! Enjoy this list of Pirate movies to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th.
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Richland Library Main

Meet Roshanda Pratt, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

  • Diane Luccy
  • Thursday, September 23
We're excited to welcome our newest Entrepreneur-in-Residence--visibility coach, storyteller, speaker, and television news producer, Roshanda Pratt (The Rosho Live).
A Thousand Ships
The Penelopiad
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Mythological Retellings

  • Kristin A.
  • Friday, September 10
Mythology and folklore are full of strange characters, bizarre circumstances, grand journeys and revenge plots gone horribly wrong. And while the classics will always remain the classics, every so often a writer comes along with a fresh take that can make us see a familiar story in a completely different way. They place these legends in new times and places.
The Only Plane in the Sky
After the Fall
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Fall and Rise: 9/11, 20 Years On

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, September 07
As the nation prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, consider these titles from our collection to learn more about what happened on that day, both from the perspective of the immediate aftermath and from more-recently published accounts that incorporate new information. This mix of histories, memoirs, and grap
Antiracist Baby
The Talk
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Let's Talk Race (as a Family...)

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, August 27
Having "The Talk" can feel daunting. Whether it's sexuality, staying safe or race--it can be difficult to know where to begin. By talking about these important topics early and often, parents and caregivers can increase the whole family's comfort and skill in conversation, making these discussions part of their family culture.
The Women with Silver Wings
2013 Instrument Rating Test Prep
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Aspiring Female Pilots

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, August 25
✈️Zara Rutherford, a 19-year old Belgian pilot, may become the world's youngest female pilot to fly around the world to date. Currently the title is held by Captain Shaesta Waiz, an Afghan refugee, who completed the trip in 2017 at age 30. Rutherford mentioned a huge reason for doing this flight was to help encourage more girls/young women to go into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)✈️
Cowboy Bebop
2001, a Space Odyssey
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Cowboy Bebop's Cinematic Influences

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, August 25
The opening to each episode of Cowboy Bebop contains the text, "They must create new dreams and films by breaking traditional styles. The work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called Cowboy Bebop." The anime series mixed genres such as westerns, science fiction, martial arts, and blaxploitation to create a unique blend that's still cool to this day. With a live-action adaptation right around the corner, fans might be interested in watching some of the films that directly inspired the anime.
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Richland Library Wheatley

Understanding The Great Resignation and Making The Most Of It

  • Jessica Daly
  • Wednesday, August 25
Have you heard of The Great Resignation? If you haven't yet, you probably will soon. It's a post-pandemic movement affecting the job market and your ability to find a job. Read more about it here and find out how to make it work for you.
Long Island
Say You're One of Them
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Picks from Oprah's Book Club

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, August 24
Check out this list of Oprah's Book Club picks.The most recent Oprah pick is Long Island by Colm Toibin
Under the Whispering Door
No Words
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LibraryReads for September 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, August 24
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country. All these books will be published in September 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Black Sun
A Little Hatred
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NPR's 50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy of the Decade

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, August 23
📚NPR ran a Summer online poll to see what the top 50 Sci-fi and Fantasy reads were for the decade. Their list included multiple book series and some standalone novels. 📚Below you will find all the books in each series. Most of the formats listed are in physical books, but be sure to click on the titles if you prefer another format such as eBook, eAudio, and/or Audiobooks. 📚Find your next adventure!
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Richland Library Northeast

Buttermilk Pecan Ricotta Pancakes

  • Caroline B.
  • Thursday, September 02
Ricotta cheese and beaten egg whites create a light, fluffy batter that will make you crave breakfast anytime. Our buttermilk pecan ricotta pancakes combines the flavors of vanilla, nutmeg and lemon to create a delicious breakfast that tastes as good as it looks.
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Online

AiR Presents: Happiness, A Poem.

  • Tammaka Staley
  • Wednesday, August 18
Happiness is a poem I wrote during the middle part of the pandemic last year to express the joy I did feel and the joy I wanted to create. Despite the job losses and loved ones I lost, I still had things to be grateful for, and I felt it necessary to acknowledge that.
Bunny
Ninth House
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Dark Academia

  • Sarah C.
  • Sunday, August 15
The new-ish genre of dark academia is characterized by a school setting, a moody and mysterious atmosphere, and dark themes. Sound like your cup of tea? Check out some of these titles!
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Richland Library Main

Ode to a Mask

  • Kate B.
  • Thursday, August 12
In April I wrote a blog post about odes: a lyrical poetic form that celebrates or addresses a person, place or thing. The extra credit challenge was to choose a person, place, thing, or idea that generally doesn't bring joy or admiration and describe the subject in such a way that we all have a new appreciation for it. Recently a friend challenged me to write an ode to masks.
Killing the Black Body
Four Hundred Souls
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National Wellness Month: Black Women's Health

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, August 05
August is National Wellness Month⚕️ Here is a list on systemic racism and the history on the battle for control of black women's health throughout the centuries. Also, included are some wellness guides promoting self-care and healing.
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
Amnesty
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20 New Fiction Books From Indian American Authors

  • Mona Verma
  • Wednesday, August 04
Indian American Authors give you a glimpse into immigrant life and life in India through relatable characters and stories. Browse this list of new fiction published in 2020 and 2021 which has Romances, Mysteries and much more!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
The Bear and the Nightingale
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Popular BookTok books

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, August 04
Here is a list of what's currently trending on BookTok!
It Ends with Us
Sense and Sensibility
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Must Read Love Triangles❤️

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, August 04
Whether you're here because of a book suggestion from Tik-Tok or for a bit of fun, we have just the list to keep you entertained with a hint of drama! Decisions...Decisions...Decisions...! 🤔
The Color of Money
The Little Black Book of Success
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Black Business Month

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, August 02
In honor of National Black Business Month, a list has been compiled of books, read and authored, by black entrepreneurs! Go support your local Black entrepreneurs!
The Turnout
While Justice Sleeps
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31 Best Psychological Thrillers of Summer 2021

  • Mona Verma
  • Saturday, July 31
Being a big fan of psychological thrillers, I am always on the lookout for new books to read in this genre. Here is a list of 30 intriguing and suspenseful thriller novels published this summer.
The Lost Apothecary
Purple Hibiscus
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Herbal Aficionado

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, July 29
With the season of Summer beaming down on us and more time outdoors, grab a hold of a fiction read that will encourage a little foraging in the woods.🍃
Shutdown
Women Don't Ask
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New Business Books

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, July 22
As one might expect, business books examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy are now coming out. Adam Tooze, author of the definitive account of the Great Recession’s worldwide impact (Crashed), is back with
The Reading List
Mrs. March
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LibraryReads for August 2021

  • Sarah C.
  • Wednesday, July 21
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country. All these books will be published in August 2021, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Moon of the Crusted Snow
Touching the Void.
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Beat the Heat - Winter Books for Summer Reading

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, July 21
For some people, a "beach read" is likely to be a book about people having fun in the sun - splashing in the waves, vacationing by the pool, sizzling on the beach. Not me. I am hot enough already, and by the time July comes around I am tired of being hot. I want to read about snow! I want hats and scarves and murder on the slopes! I want ice floes and frostbite and all the avalanches you can give me. Cool me down! These books are all set in the cold - maybe they'll help you beat the heat.