American Honey
Death in Paradise [DVD]. Season 1
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Staff Picks: Sandhills

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, March 18
Enjoy this collection of books, music, movies, and more from the staff at Richland Library Sandhills. 
Minority Leader
Dare to Lead
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Leadership for the New Decade

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, March 18
Workplaces are rapidly changing, from how we communicate, to our physical spaces, to how we are evaluated and promoted. Try one of these titles on leadership for this new decade. Also, check out our eresources for thousands more titles- Overdrive, CloudLibrary and Hoopla!
I'm Judging You
The Silence of the Girls
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Reality Break: eaudio Edition

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, March 16
Reality got you down? Take a break from the news and the COVID-19 panic with these eaudiobooks available for free with your Richland Library card. The best part- you don't even have to leave your house, so social distance yourself and get lost in a good (eaudio)book! 
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Stuck at Home? 👀

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Monday, March 30

14 things that just might get you through an extended homestay

Loonshots
Starting an Online Business All-in-one for Dummies
Staff Picks

Loonshots, Wildpreneurs, and Selling Naked

  • Bland L.
  • Saturday, March 14
If you think business books are boring, you might want to take a look at some of the new business titles in our collection.  Learn how to craft a rewarding entrepreneurial future for yourself (Wildpreneurs) or build a direct-to-consumer online business (Selling Naked).  Read about how seemingly crazy ideas can lead to innovative breakthroughs (
Ender's Game
Here and Now and Then A Novel
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#BroaderBookshelf: Sci-Fi eReads

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, March 13
Worried about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Instead of putting yourself at risk coming into contact with deadly germs, check out an ebook or eaudiobook from our downloadble collections from the comfort of your own home. Overdrive (Libby), Cloud Library, and Hoopla are great resources to keep yourself entertained during times of quarantine, or anytime! Try one of these titles to check off one of the prompts to get you closer to the tote bag raffle that is being offered to all who finish the #BroaderBookshelf challenge. 
These Fevered Days
Spirit Run
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New in Biography and Memoir

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, March 11
Check out this varied slate of new biographies and memoirs recently added to our collection.  Standout titles include a new graphic-novel adaptation of Gertrude Stein’s The Autobiography of Alice B.
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In Defense of DNF: The Case for Quitting Books

  • Emily Barber
  • Tuesday, March 10

There are two types of readers: those who persist and those who DNF — or "do not finish." Although many folks insist on completing every book they begin, quitting could help you be a better reader.

Undercover Bromance
The Red Lotus
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LibraryReads for March 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, March 10
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in March 2020, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
The Sea
A Week in Winter
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The Luck of the Irish

  • Kristin A.
  • Monday, March 09
Try your luck with these works written by Irish authors. They are as lush and captivating as the Emerald Isle itself. Or, ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
The Art of Racing in the Rain
A Dog Year
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For the Love of Dogs

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, March 09
Whether you are dog-obsessed or just dog-curious, there's a little something for everyone on this list. Sit. Stay. Read!
A Ballerina's Tale
Black Girls Rock!
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#BlackGirlMagic

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, March 09
The #BlackGirlMagic movement took off in 2013 and has since "become a rallying cry and affirmation for black women all over", says originator CaShawn Thompson. Check out these out to keep the magic alive. It's just a tiny sampling of what Richland Library has to offer! 
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For the Love of Dog(s)

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, March 26

My journey of losing a beloved family pet and finding a new purpose as a foster dog mom.

Memory Piece
A Likely Story
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Picks from the Belletrist Book Club

  • Megan M.
  • Wednesday, March 04
Check out these picks from Emma Robert's Belletrist Book Club. The April 2024 Pick is Memory Piece by Lisa Ko 
The Book of the Moon
Cosmological Koans
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, March 04
What are science writers pondering these days?  How about the genetic superiority of women, plant migration, and exploding stars?  These are some of the fascinating topics explored in new books in our collection (some are currently on order, but you can place holds on these).  Scan the following list to see what intrigues you most.
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March on Sisters!

  • Martha Brim
  • Monday, March 09

In this moment, full of potential, in March, the month that comes in like a lion and is National Women’s History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and to shine a light on five of the lionesses who have inspired and supported me.

Americanah
Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
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Strong Female Protagonists

  • Kristin A.
  • Friday, February 28
Celebrate National Women's History Month with these great reads featuring strong female leads. Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children
Playful Learning
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Letter Recognition and Phonemic Awareness

  • Emily J.
  • Thursday, February 27
Looking for ways to help your preschoolers with letter recognition and phonemic awareness? This booklist is full of playful and developmentally appropriate ways to help preschoolers at home.  Want more books? Ask your librarian for their recommendations or call the Children's Room at Richland Library Main (803.929.3434).  We can send books to your closest Richland Library location. 
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Why Should I Care About the Census?

  • Sharita S.
  • Monday, August 31

We are long-gone from traditional households, traditional family make-ups.  More than a melting pot, we have become an all you can eat salad bar.

The Gods Themselves
The Martian Chronicles
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - First Contact Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, February 26
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!   First contact with an alien species is one of my favorite topics in science fiction - will the aliens be hostile?  Friendly?  Incomprehensible?  The books in this list are as varied as the species they depict. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
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Moments in Local Women’s History

  • Margaret D.
  • Thursday, February 27

Celebrate National Women’s History Month with a look back at events that shaped women’s roles in our community. Some moments moved us forward, others bring the glass ceiling into relief. In all we meet women who have made strides in expanding the role of women in our community.

Mercy House
The Bear
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LibraryReads for February 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Friday, February 21
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in February 2020, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Prador Moon
Use of Weapons
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Space Opera Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, February 19
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Space opera is BIG science fiction - grand and dramatic, usually involving something like interstellar empires at war, massive alien civilizations, major ambition, big risk taking, and high adventure.  This is the sci fi analogue of epic or high fantasy - these books usually come at least in a trilogy.
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The Joy of Color: Alma Woodsey Thomas

  • Emily Barber
  • Wednesday, February 19

From the classroom to the canvas, educator and painter Alma Woodsey Thomas was a force of encouragement, growth, and inspiration for her community in Washington, D.C.

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Talking to Children about Tragedy

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, February 19

Books are one of the best ways to open the door on a topic, to start a discussion with your children about tough issues.

Sailing to Capri
Minding Frankie
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I've Read Everything by Danielle Steel...

  • Kristin A.
  • Monday, February 17
Read everything by Danielle Steel and don't know what to read next? Check out some of these read-alike authors and titles to find your new favorite! Ask your local librarian or check out Novelist for even more suggestions!
Black Panther. Long Live the King
Luke Cage
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Graphic Novels In Living Color

  • Helene F.
  • Friday, February 14
In Collaboration with Avery Harrison Enjoy these graphic novels that celebrate African American History Month, as well as the month of March. Make your way down to your local library or personal electronic device to check them out.  Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Martians, Go Home
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Humor in Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, February 12
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Have you tried a funny science fiction book?  Would you like to?  Some of these have funny premises or are straight-out humor books, while others have funny protagonists or bleak humor about serious situations. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
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March 2, 1961 at the State House

  • Margaret D.
  • Monday, February 10

New discoveries from the Local History collections illuminate a March 2, 1961 civil rights protest in Columbia that led to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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Share the Love

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Monday, February 10

Spread a little Valentine’s cheer ❤️. Download and print🖨 our timeless, literary themed Valentines. Link in profile. Xoxo

The Tentmaker
Death Comes for the Archbishop
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Occupation Books about Clergy

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, February 05
Fulfill the "Read a Book About a Protagonist That Has Your Occupation" prompt by finding a book about somebody in your line of work. Of course we can't provide a list for every imaginable kind of job, so if you don't see anything close to what you do drop us a line and we'll try to find you one! Clergy in books are detectives, spiritual advisors, diarists, and persuaders - enjoy this list of books about priests, nuns, ministers, monks, rabbis, and other people with religious callings.
Rendezvous with Rama
Leviathan Wakes
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Hard Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, February 05
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  If you don't care for most science fiction because you keep saying "no way, that could never happen!" then hard sci-fi is for you.  This subgenre sticks to technology and developments that are carefully plausible extensions of what's possible in the present day.  While technology may bypass hard sci fi books (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea was an early representative of the subgenre) and some authors extrapolate very far into the futur
African-American Classics
Abbott
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Melanin Poppin' Graphic Novels

  • Desire'e Thomas
  • Monday, February 03
This list features Graphic Novels that have Black or Brown Protagonists and/or Secondary Characters. 
Daughters of Nri
Devil's Wake
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Black Speculative Fiction

  • Desire'e Thomas
  • Monday, February 03
Speculative fiction explores the "what if." This list features Speculative, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror books written by Black Authors. 
FIFA 20 [XBox One]
Hasbro Family Fun Pack [PlayStation 4]
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Party Games!

  • Bryan B.
  • Friday, January 31
Enjoy this collection of video games, each aimed at supporting a crowd!
The Tenant
How Quickly She Disappears
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12 Best Psychological Thrillers of January 2020

  • Mona Verma
  • Thursday, January 30
If you are addicted to Psychological Thrillers, here are 12 brand new titles published in January 2020.  All of these books are gripping page turners which will keep you at the edge of your seat till the very end.
Band of Brothers
Black Hawk Down
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Occupation Books about the Military

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 29
Fulfill the "Read a Book About a Protagonist That Has Your Occupation" prompt by finding a book about somebody in your line of work. Of course we can't provide a list for every imaginable kind of job, so if you don't see anything close to what you do drop us a line and we'll try to find you one! Of course there's no shortage of books about soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines - but just to get you started, we've provided this list of books about the military, past and present.
A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories
Kindred
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Time Travel Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 29
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Time travel usually falls into the science fiction genre, although there are some fantasy exceptions and plenty of room to argue. Get medieval!  Go too far into the future and get a front row seat to the heat death of the universe!  It's up to you.
2001, a Space Odyssey
I, Robot
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Classic Sci-Fi

  • Bryan B.
  • Tuesday, January 28
Enjoy this classic selection of science fiction works: From the macabre visions of Mary Shelley and H. P. Lovecraft, to the contemporary works of Andy Weir and James S. A. Corey, these pieces are a great start for anyone looking to get into Science Fiction, or to round out their bibliography as an existing fan.
The Hazel Wood
Leah on the Offbeat
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Cover Me, I'm Going In!

  • Sara M.
  • Monday, January 27
To fulfill the "Choose a Book Based on Its Cover and Read It" prompt you'll have to use your own judgment while browsing our displays, stacks, or book lists - but to help you out we've all chosen a few of our favorites.  Here are some of the books I've read in the past few years with covers that made me look twice!   This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
Black Enough
With the Fire on High
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AF AM Teen & YA Reads

  • Rachel
  • Thursday, January 23
Explore coming of age with these compelling novels centered around being young and black-- ranging from romance, psych thrillers, fantasy, and much more. 
The Stargazer's Sister
A Clockwork Orange
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020: Covers Only

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, January 22
Fulfill the "Choose a book based on its cover and read it prompt" by picking a title from this list that looks interesting.  Or come in to a branch, browse, and pick a book strictly based on it's cover. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
The Night Tiger
The Tenth Muse
Staff Picks

20 Best Multicultural Fiction Books of 2019

  • Mona Verma
  • Wednesday, January 22
Multicultural fiction books are interesting as they take you on incredible journeys to exotic new lands and immerse you into different cultures. However, the human emotions are universal and one can relate with the stories despite the different races and backgrounds of the characters. Do browse and checkout some of the best multicultural fiction titles published in 2019.
What is the Bible?
Out of Sorts Making Peace with an Evolving Faith
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Christian Living Ebooks

  • Rachel
  • Wednesday, January 22
In these ebooks authors share their wisdom on how to understand scripture for what it is--not what we want it to be. Tag along on a journey of navigating spiritual life and overcoming the doubts that keep us from living a devoted Christian life. 
88 Heroes [PlayStation 4]
Abzû [Xbox One]
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Indie Games for Everyone

  • Bryan B.
  • Wednesday, January 22
Enjoy this diverse collection of games from smaller developers and publishers. Just because these games are made by small studios (or even just one person!), it doesn't mean they're any less great. From well-known crafting sims to isolating space adventures, to living a small-town farming life, these games offer something for every game.
The Player of Games
Erewhon
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Utopian Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 22
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Utopian sci fi features a setting that, at least on the surface, is a more or less perfect future.  Of course, actual happiness is boring - expect most utopias to have a dark underbelly or a nasty neighbor bent on conquest!   This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
BlazBlue
Blazblue :chrono Phantasma [Playstation 3]
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Fight with Your Friends!

  • Bryan B.
  • Tuesday, January 21
Beat up your friends in this assortment of Fighting Game titles!
The Smoke Thief
The Smoke Thief
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Fantasy in Your Fantasy - Part 2

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, January 17
If you'd like to spice up your Romance reading with a few ghosts, vampires, werewolves and others, check out these paranormal romance titles.  Part 2 of 2
Edge of Darkness
Crave the Night a Midnight Breed Novel
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Fantasy in Your Fantasy - Part 1

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, January 17
If you'd like to spice up your Romance reading with a few ghosts, vampires, werewolves and others, check out these paranormal romance titles.  Part 1 of 2
Stop Doing That Sh*t
Mentors
Staff Picks

New Year, New You - Be Happy

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, January 17
It's a new year!  Check out some titles that will inspire you to live your best life!
The Latte Factor
Smart Couples Finish Rich
Staff Picks

New Year, New You - Finances

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, January 17
It's 2020!  Look at some of these titles to get your new financial house in order.
Weathering
The 1619 Project
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Spark a Conversation

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, January 16
As Americans continue to confront the inequities that plague our community when it comes to race and diversity, we continue to become more aware of innate biases and prejudices, and are looking for ways to change the stranglehold that racism has on our society. Whether we get there by looking deeper within ourselves to make changes to the way we think and act, or search outside our bubbles to create a positive impact in the broader sense- these books will help move the conversation forward. Audiobooks, ebooks, eaudio, and book club sets may be available. 
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Columbia

  • Margaret D.
  • Wednesday, January 15

The city of Columbia has felt the impact of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in countless ways. We are lucky to have some photographs of the great man in our local newspaper archive.

The Handmaid's Tale
Fahrenheit 451
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Dystopian Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 15
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Dystopian sci fi explores its protagonists' response to a broken world.  It can feature a future which has technologically regressed back to the Stone Age or a future where all humans are pure consciousness enslaved by computers - if it's in the future and it's bad, it's a dystopia.
Atelier Firis. The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey [PlayStation 4].
Atelier Lulua. The Scion of Arland [PlayStation 4].
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Role-Playing Games That Will Keep You Gaming

  • Bryan B.
  • Monday, January 13
These RPGs are long and immersive experiences, each with their own rich world and characters. Ranging from delightful reimaginings of well-known video game icons, to notoriously difficult and dark Action-RPGs, this list has something for everyone.
A Long Petal of the Sea
Followers
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10 Best New Books of January 2020

  • Mona Verma
  • Sunday, January 12
Are you looking for new books to read in the new year? Do browse these titles published in January 2020. All of them are interesting and popular reads with great reviews from critics and readers.
Heaven and Hell
Paranoid
Staff Picks

Essential Metal Albums

  • Bryan B.
  • Saturday, January 11
Enjoy some of the best heavy metal that Richland Library has to offer! From the very beginnings with Black Sabbath, to the contemporary albums of Mastodon and Dragonforce, this cross-section of notable metal albums should be more than enough to satisfy any headbanger.
Afterlife with Archie. Vol. 01, Escape from Riverdale
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
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These Graphic Novels Will Shock and Horrify You!

  • Bryan B.
  • Saturday, January 11
These works are not for the faint of heart! These are some of the best of the best of horror comics and manga, each one more horrifying than the last. Readers, beware!   CN: Blood, Gore, Language, Nudity (They're not for kids!)
The Aviator's Wife a Novel
A Fine Imitation
Staff Picks

The New Roaring Twenties

  • Kristin A.
  • Wednesday, January 08
Get out your flapper dresses and bob your hair! The 20's are back! Celebrate the start of the new decade by checking out some of these Jazz Age inspired reads. They'll have you doing the Charleston in no time! Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
The Cove an FBI Thriller
Labyrinth
Staff Picks

I've Read Everything by Heather Graham...

  • Kristin A.
  • Wednesday, January 08
Read everything by Heather Graham and don't know what to read next? Check out some of these read-alike authors and titles to find your new favorite! Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
Octavia's Brood
Sisters of the Revolution
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2020 - Feminist Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 08
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Feminist sci fi tends to deal with themes like reproduction, gender inequality, and sexuality, providing contrast with contemporary gender relations by using science fiction's "what if" potential. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
Crown
The Stuff of Stars
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Contemplative Picture Books

  • Bryan B.
  • Tuesday, January 07
These picture books feature introspective characters and themes, allowing young and developing readers to explore not only their thoughts, but the world around them. These range from simple poems on top of beautiful photographs and illustrations, to wordless expressions of art and narrative.
Idea Man a Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
Alexander Hamilton
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Business Biographies

  • Chantal W.
  • Sunday, January 05
Here is a selection of biographies of business leaders...business magnates, fashion designers, tech leaders and so much more.
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Most Checked-Out Movies (2019)

  • Emily Stoll
  • Saturday, January 04

Richland Library is recapping what caught the attention of our customers in 2019. It's your access to the most checked-out items over the last year.

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Most Checked-Out Music (2019)

  • Emily Stoll
  • Friday, January 03

Richland Library is recapping what caught the attention of our customers in 2019. It's your access to the most checked-out items over the last year.

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2019's Most Checked-Out Children's Books

  • Emily Stoll
  • Monday, January 13

Richland Library is recapping what caught the attention of our customers in 2019. It's your access to the most checked-out items over the last year.

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2019's Most Checked-Out Adult Books

  • Emily Stoll
  • Thursday, January 02

Richland Library is recapping what caught the attention of our customers in 2019. It's your access to the most checked-out items over the last year.

The Forge of God
The Warrior's Apprentice
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#BroaderBookshelf 2020: Military Science Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Wednesday, January 01
Fulfill the "Read a Science Fiction Book" prompt by choosing a book from your favorite subgenre or trying something new!  Military sci fi can be about grunt shock troops, peacocking admirals in Her Imperial Majesty's Space Navy, hard drinking engineers below decks - anything with a military focus in the future or a "what if" situation. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2020 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
Baker King
The Beauty Inside
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K-Dramas at Richland Library!

  • Desire'e Thomas
  • Monday, December 30
K-Dramas? What is that? K-Dramas are Korean TV shows. If you are looking for a new show to binge watch or to help you in your journey of learning the Korean language, give these awesome shows and movies a try. 
Ody-C. Vol. 01, Off to Far Ithicaa
The Wicked + the Divine. Vol. 01, The Faust Act
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If You Liked Saga, Then Try...

  • Desire'e Thomas
  • Monday, December 30
End the Decade with some great Image Comics! If you like quirkiness, beautiful art, and/or a little bit of moral ambiguity, give these comics a try. 
2001 a Space Odyssey.
Arrival
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Movies That Make You Feel Smart

  • Bryan B.
  • Monday, December 30
These works are cerebral and often deceptive. They feature brilliant characters in fantastic situations who either outsmart or are outsmarted in extreme, life-or-death situations. These movies are often heavy, and require all your attention to make sure you keep up with the twists and turns throughout. 
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Let the Light Shine with Yule

  • Emily Barber
  • Thursday, December 15

Looking for another way to celebrate the turn to a new year? Consider Yule, a 12-day festival beginning with the winter solstice that celebrates light, prosperity, and joy.

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Ninth House: A Book Review

  • Sarah C.
  • Thursday, December 19

Leigh Bardugo’s latest release, Ninth House, is a thrilling mix of fantasy, horror, and mystery with dark academic overtones – the sort of story that grips you in its teeth and won’t let go until you’ve untangled every last snarled knot. 

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Awkward Christmas Photos

  • Margaret D.
  • Thursday, December 19

From quirky to cute, Christmas photographs in the Local History Digital Collections can help put you in the holiday spirit. Here is a selection of some of the more unusual sights of Christmases past.

Unbreakable
Parisian Lives
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Holiday Reads: New Biographies

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, December 18
Treat yourself to a free gift this holiday season by reading one of these new biographies recently added to Richland Library's collection.  A few already have holds lists, but most are immediately available or coming soon.
A Long Petal of the Sea
Followers
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LibraryReads for January 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, December 17
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in January 2020, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!