19-2. Season 1
19-2. Season 2
Staff Picks

Just Checked In

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
Bluey Season 3
The Shaggy Dog
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Children

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
Four Eids and a Funeral
Not Like Other Girls
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Teens

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
5 Centimeters Per Second
47 Days With Jesus
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
5 Centimeters Per Second
47 Days With Jesus
Staff Picks

Coming Soon

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
The Women
The Meaning of Marriage
Staff Picks

Most Popular

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 29
This list is regularly updated and shows 500 of the most popular items being checked out at the library.
The Collectors
Family Lore
Staff Picks

What We're Reading: April 2024

  • Leighan C.
  • Monday, April 01
Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks. 
Shuna's Journey
Nightwing. Volume 1, Issue 78-83, Leaping into the Light
Staff Picks

2023 Eisner Award Winners

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, March 16
Check out the winners of the 2023 Eisner Awards, announced each year at San Diego Comic-Con. You can see a full list of categories, nominees, and winners here. Keep in mind that Eisner categories span across various creative roles, formats, and target age ranges. Digital copies of the 2023 Eisner Award winners can also be found on Hoopla.
Arden High. Vol. 01 Twelfth Grade Night
Saving Hamlet
Staff Picks

Shake it Up: YA Adaptations of Shakespeare

  • Alex B.
  • Monday, March 04
Adaptations and remixes of the Western canon are super trendy in teen literature these days! Here's a closer look at shaken-up Shakespeare retellings. 
My Pocket Bathroom
The Reading List
Staff Picks

What We're Reading: March 2024

  • Leighan C.
  • Friday, March 01
Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks. 
Static
Hardware, Season One
Staff Picks

Black Comics & Creators

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, February 28
Every year brings new and returning black comics creators, and all of them are opportunities to experience great and eye-opening stories. Previous years have seen lists about Black Superheroes, Comics With Black Protagonists, and Black History In Comics.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
Together, Apart
Staff Picks

2024 New Year, New Me: Middle Grade and Teen Books

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, February 19
Recommended by Richland Library staff, this list is what happens when we decide to kick-off the new year with a challenge--reading outside of our comfort zones.  From nonfiction to manga, romance to historical fiction, we stretched ourselves and our reading habits to explore new genres and authors.  
Go Ask Alice
Go Ahead in the Rain
Staff Picks

What We're Reading: February 2024

  • Leighan C.
  • Thursday, February 01
Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks. 
Debating Darcy
Debating Darcy
Staff Picks

Austen-tacious: YA Adaptations of Jane Austen

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, January 24
There's no rizz like Jane Austen rizz. Perhaps that's why Jane Austen retellings have enduring appeal to young romantics. Check out this list curated by my colleage Hannah C. and me for a Valentine's read.  
None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive
Halal if You Hear Me
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2024 - Books with If in the title

  • Adele C.
  • Wednesday, January 24
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2024 Reading Challenge prompt, "Read a book with If or When in the title".This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2024 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Babel
Harvard Square
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2024 - Books set on a college or university campus

  • Adele C.
  • Friday, January 05
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2024 Reading Challenge prompt, "Read a book that takes place on a college or university campus".This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2024 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Akane-banashi. Vol. 01, On That Day
Oshi No Ko. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

2023 Manga Debuts For Teens

  • Monday, November 27
Check out some of the newest manga series taking bloom, and start what may become a long-lasting reading relationship.
Frontera
Frontera
Staff Picks

2023 Graphic Novels For Teens

  • Monday, November 27
These are just some of the comics that readers have enjoyed and come back looking for readalikes. 
We Deserve Monuments
Victory. Stand!
Staff Picks

2023 Teen Book Award Winners

  • Monday, November 20
The critics have spoken and these are the cream of the youth lit crop, at least until next year's awards.
She is a Haunting
The Dream Weaver
Staff Picks

2023 Best Middle Grade and Teen Books featuring Diverse Characters or Experiences

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, November 17
Selected by Richland Library staff, these books represent some of our favorite stories (and non-fiction) featuring diverse characters published in 2023--plus a few older titles that we wanted to make sure you didn't miss.   Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
Hip-hop at the End of the World
Born in the Bronx
Staff Picks

Honoring Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary: Adult Titles

  • Savannah G.
  • Friday, October 20
This year marks Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary. From music to culture, Hip Hop has solidified itself as a powerhouse genre with its legacy and influence spread across the globe. Celebrate this momentous occasion by reading about Hip Hop from those who know it best: the pioneers, the tastemakers, the innovators, the historians, and the lovers of the craft! 
The Sleepover
Scary Summer
Staff Picks

Spooky Comics For Tween Readers

  • Thomas M.
  • Sunday, October 01
Spooky season is here, and with it comes - whoa, hey, I didn't mean to scare you. Here, let's turn on some more lights. These horror comics have frights and spectacle, but they're not quite as intense or gratuitous as more mature comics out there.
Black Stars Above
The Silver Coin. Volume 1, Issue 1-5
Staff Picks

Horror Comics To Keep You Up At Night

  • Thomas M.
  • Sunday, October 01
Spooky season is here, and with it comes a horrific host of graphic novels to make your skin crawl via print and digital. These titles may include death, gore, and/or disturbing imagery - the stuff nightmares are made of!
Gender Queer
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
Staff Picks

Most Challenged Books Since 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Thursday, September 28
According to a recently released report from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, there has been a 20% increase in the number of unique titles challenged since this time last year.  Most of the books challenged in that period were written by or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community or people of color. 
Love from A to Z
Love from a to Z
Staff Picks

Teen Books for Disability Pride Month

  • Alex B.
  • Saturday, July 01
According to the American Bar Association, July is Disability Pride Month which "celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are." Teens can enjoy these books centering and celebrating the experiences of disabled people. 
Secret Wars
The 22 Murders of Madison May
Staff Picks

Across the Multiverse

  • Savannah G.
  • Friday, June 16
With its incredible animation, soundtrack, and attention to even the most minute details Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a showstopper that left audiences wanting to see more of the spider-verse. This list is for anyone who’s given up on waiting for their own dimensional rift to open up in their backyard. Here are some fantastic titles that will whip you from one world to the next. Just be warned, not all multiverses are full of wise-cracking crime fighting spider people. Some are just filled with spiders.
The Luis Ortega Survival Club
Scout's Honor
Staff Picks

Teen Girl Gangs

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, June 07
When a group of girls join together to take on the world, nothing can stop them. Overcoming horrors, villains, battles of the band, and misogyny will require solidarity, a kick-butt attitude, and unbreakable will. These girls have the moxie to assert themselves, stand up for one another, and upset age-old narratives and expectations.
Somebody That I Used to Know
Fresh Ink
Staff Picks

Exciting Adventures & Romantic Reads for Teens

  • Kendal T.
  • Wednesday, May 24
Summer is a time for adventure. Whether it's a search for love, or a battle for survival, summer is an opportunity to travel to rich landscapes and meet extraordinary people. These books have been selected for their diverse characters, thrilling settings, and plots that will have you swiftly turning the pages. 
The Girl with All the Gifts
Y, the Last Man, Book One. Issue 1-10
Staff Picks

If You Liked... The Last of Us

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, February 21
Trekking across post-apocalyptic landscapes. Surviving in a broken world. Watching morality corrode as infection compromises everything. Never giving up on the one person you can trust. These are just some of the themes evoked by The Last of Us, and you will also find them in the reading experiences below.
SP4RX
Sapiens
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2023 - Technology (Graphic Novel)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, February 17
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2023 Reading Challenge prompt "read a fiction or nonfiction book about technology".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2023 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Creepy Cat. Vol. 01
Night of the Living Cat. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

Cat Manga To Get Your Paws On

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, February 01
We're not kitten about these manga! Check out the coziest, the creepiest, and the scariest stories featuring librarians' favorite animal--cats.  
Number the Stars
Hitler Youth
Staff Picks

Tween Books for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, January 27
The United Nations observes January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day as it's the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Six million Jews died through systemic persecution under the Nazi regime 1933-1945. Now more than ever, it's crucial to talk to kids about important events in history. Check out these books for kids aged 9+ for age appropriate fiction and nonfiction books about the Holocaust.   Visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website for more information: https://www.ushmm.org/ 
Legends & Lattes
Half a Soul
Staff Picks

Cozy Fantasy

  • Kristin A.
  • Wednesday, January 25
Looking for a low-stakes and comforting book? A cozy fantasy may be just what you're looking for. Featuring goodhearted characters, supportive friends, magical elements, and often even found family, cozy fantasies are a great palate cleanser between epic fantasy reads, or just when you are looking for a heart-warming book to curl up with.
The People Remember
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Staff Picks

2022 Holiday Gifts for Early Elementary

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Did you know that reading every day from an early age helps expand your child’s attention span? The early elementary ages are a great time to develop those skills by reading both novels and picture books aloud to your child. Whether reading independently or together, being surrounded by books will nurture their reading and will help them go from beginning to read to reading fluently. 
The Universe in You
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs.
Staff Picks

2022 Holiday Gifts for Upper Elementary

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Children at this age are branching out into longer books.  Novels can echo their real life experiences, but they can also tell new stories, boosting their imaginations and building their empathy.  Books for tweens can be their way of fitting in or standing out.  These books can also offer comfort during this time of transition and help them discover who they might grow up to be. 
Cat + Gamer. Volume 1
The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga
Staff Picks

Manga Debuts of 2022

  • Thomas M.
  • Thursday, December 01
A lot of manga series kicked off in 2022. Pick up a new favorite across many different genres for teens and up.
Windmaker. Volume One
Smoking the Bible
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - African Countries Authors (Western Africa)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Monday, October 31
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a book by an author from an African nation".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Crema
Moonstruck. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

Cozy Cafe Romances

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, October 19
It's cuffing season! Read these romances about finding a new bae over a cup of coffee and maybe a side of magic. 
Photographic
Puerto Rico Strong
Staff Picks

Teen Graphic Novels For Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, September 13
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This year's theme is: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The comics listed below celebrate all of these things.
Post York
Windows on the World
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novels set in NY

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, August 31
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a fiction or nonfiction book set in California or New York".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Stage Dreams
California Dreamin'
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novels set in CA

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, August 31
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a fiction or nonfiction book set in California or New York".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
The Murder of Emmett Till
Nelson Mandela
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novels with Character Names (Non-Fiction)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, August 31
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a book with a characters name in the title".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
I Am Alfonso Jones
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novels with Character Names (Fiction)

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, August 31
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a book with a characters name in the title".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Chef's Kiss
Cheer Up!
Staff Picks

If You Like... Heartstopper

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, August 27
One of the Teen Center's most popular requests this year has been Alice Oseman's graphic novel series Heartstopper. The wholesome, blooming romance at the core of the story is able to resist any drama or conflict that would separate its two sweetheart boys. With that in mind, here are some more cute LGBTQ graphic novels.
Kamisama Kiss. Vol. 01
Wotakoi
Staff Picks

Romantic Comedy Manga Series

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, August 23
Romances and comedies are both made better by misunderstandings, rumors, and exaggerations. Combining them is only natural! These manga series will tug at your heartstrings at the same time they tickle your funnybone.
Dancing at the Pity Party
Be Gay, Do Comics!
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novel Memoirs by Non-Celebrities

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, August 04
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a memoir by someone who is not a celebrity".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Run. Book One
Eternals. Vol. 01, Only Death is Eternal
Staff Picks

2022 Eisner Award Winners

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, August 02
Check out the winners of the 2022 Eisner Awards, announced at San Diego Comic-Con. You can see a full list of categories, nominees, and winners here. Keep in mind that Eisner categories span across various creative roles, formats, and target age ranges. Digital copies of this year's Eisner Award winners can also be found on Hoopla.
Dragons in a Bag
Going Down Home with Daddy.
Staff Picks

Great Books for Ages 7, 8, 9 | 2021

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, July 14
Mama smiles sweetly and places her palm against the door. She speaks slowly and politely. “It’s just us, Ma. I called this morning and told you we were coming. Remember?” The woman behind the door barks at Mama, “Course I remember. You called and asked if you could leave the boy with me and I said NO!”--Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott
Project Hail Mary
The Penny Dreadfuls
Staff Picks

Favorite Reads of The Teen Center Creative Writing Club

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, July 12
Enjoy some fond favorite reads from members of the Teen Center's creative writing club, known as Prompt & Circumstance. Science fiction, horror, fantasy, manga, poetry, Russian literature, and picture books collide in this fun mash-up of influences. You are sure to find a great read or even inspiration in this list.
Kaiju No. 8. Volume 1
Godzilla in Hell.
Staff Picks

Reading About Kaiju In June For #Kaijune

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, June 22
Kaijune is a month-long online event for artists. The name comes from a word for large monsters, "kaiju," and the month of June. Every month is a good one to read about kaiju. The list below includes plenty of graphic novels (and a couple of prose books) full of kaiju.
Black is a Rainbow Color
If You Come to Earth /.
Staff Picks

South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominees 2022-2023

  • Heather M.
  • Sunday, June 19
The South Carolina Picture Book Award is granted annually by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL).  The nominees represent quality contemporary literature for 4K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders, selected by students, parents, teachers, and librarians.  Below are the 2022-2023 nominees in print, audio, and ebook formats.
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
Unspeakable
Staff Picks

South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees 2022-2023

  • Heather M.
  • Sunday, June 19
The South Carolina Children's Book Award is granted annually by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL).  The nominees represent quality contemporary literature for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders, selected by students, parents, teachers, and librarians.  Below are the 2022-2023 nominees in print, audio, and ebook formats.
Heartstopper. Vol. 01
Manhunt
Staff Picks

Read with Pride

  • Amber J.
  • Wednesday, May 25
Celebrate your PRIDE with these fresh and fun LBGT+ titles for teens and adults. Don't forget to check out these movies coming to theaters next month: "No Ordinary Man"(July 16) tells the story of transgender jazz musician Billy Tipton from directors Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt and "Nope"(July 22), Jordan Peele's latest horror starring LGBT+ actors Keke Palmer and Barbie Ferrerira.
Samira Surfs
The Maps of Memory
Staff Picks

Great Books for Ages 11, 12, 13 | 2022

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, May 11
Middle school readers are still figuring out the world while trying to figure out themselves.  They may look for books that reflect their experience or give them a window or sliding glass
Too Small Tola
Too Small Tola
Staff Picks

Great Books for Ages 7, 8, 9 | 2022

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, May 11
"Tola is the youngest in her family. And the smallest. And everybody calls her Too Small Tola, which makes her feel too-too small."  --Too Small Tola by Atinuke
Witch Hat Atelier. Vol. 01
The Legend of Zelda. Twilight Princess. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

Manga For Tween Readers

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, March 11
Manga (Japanese comics) offer endless worlds and types of stories for audiences, but where should younger readers begin? The list below includes titles for tween readers who are curious about manga.
Mister Miracle
Naomi Season One.
Staff Picks

Black Superheroes (2022 Update)

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, February 16
Following 2019's list of Comics With Black Protagonists, here are some recent releases featuring black superheroes. Some are from big, established universes, while others star in their own fantasy series.
Anansi Does the Impossible!
Staff Picks

A Year of Black History

  • Helene F.
  • Thursday, February 10
A Year of Black History Continues   Folktales, comics and history ... here we are!  Also, Hoopla is allowing 15 checkouts for the month of February, as well as bonus borrows.  Hoopla offers many comic book/graphic novels to choose from!  Please, enter your email address and password associated with Hoopla.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Fairy Tale Comics
Staff Picks

Graphic Novel Adaptations

  • Thomas M.
  • Monday, December 20
How does an artist take the descriptions and inner lives of prose characters and translate them into pictures and poses against backgrounds? This list represents a wide range of stylistic adaptations of prose stories and poems, including manga versions of several classics. Visual elements and speech bubbles can also help developing readers comfortably navigate the text. These graphic novels are great for fresh takes on old favorites as well as gateways for new readers to get hooked.
Tokyo Ghoul. Vol. 01
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Part 4, Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 1
Staff Picks

Most Popular Manga of 2021

  • Thomas M.
  • Monday, December 13
2021 was the year of the great manga shortage, but Richland County found plenty to enjoy from their local library's shelves! Data from every Richland Library location was tabulated to form the list of popular manga series below. Each series is listed by its first volume so that new readers can catch up to the hottest manga. In some cases, volumes from much later in a series ranked highly, which is a great sign that fans stuck around.
You Should See Me in a Crown
The Poet X
Staff Picks

Teen Fiction For Dormant Readers

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, December 08
Lifelong reading can be a rewarding habit, but some young people may not see themselves as readers. Sometimes called "dormant readers," these teens seem to read and write just fine, but they do not read books for pleasure. Fortunately for them, there are plenty of compelling stories in print, online, and audio. Below is a list of Quick Picks For Reluctant Young Adult Readers titles from the past three years of the Young Adult Library Services Association's selections.
Boys Run the Riot. Vol. 01
A School Frozen in Time. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

Manga Debuts of 2021

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, December 03
A lot of manga series kicked off in 2021. Pick up a new favorite across many different genres for teens and up.
Faith. Superstar
The Flash
Staff Picks

Who's Your Superhero?

  • Tuesday, November 16
Some are mutants, some are aliens, some have tapped into the fabric of the universe, and some are just people with money or gadgets - what do they all have in common? They come to the rescue when needed! Peruse this list and see the world from a different perspective - one where superheroes live among us and try to make the world a better place.
The Ballad of Black Tom
New Cthulhu 2
Staff Picks

Cosmic Horror

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, November 16
Here are some novels of cosmic horror - the horror of the unknowable and incomprehensible.  
All Her Little Secrets
On Girlhood
Staff Picks

100+ Debut Authors for 2021 📚

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, November 16
Looking for someone new to read?  Give these 2021 debut authors a try - you will find a fine selection of fiction and nonfiction, as well as some of the buzziest books of 2021.
#NotYourPrincess
Native American Voices on Identity, Art, and Culture
Staff Picks

Soaring Voices

  • Helene F.
  • Friday, November 12
Many First Nation voices, past and present tell us of their worlds, experiences and dreams.  Some of these titles are available as ebooks and other formats. You can also get personalized reading recommendations by email.
Apple
#NotYourPrincess
Staff Picks

YA Reads for Native American Heritage Month

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Friday, November 12
  November is Native American Heritage Month/American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and important contributions of Native people. It also educates the public about the unique challenges that Native people have historically and presently face.
The Hazel Wood
The Darkest Part of the Forest
Staff Picks

YA Woods to be Wary of

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Monday, October 18
Get lost in the woods with this festive fall titles. 
Battle Royale
The Hunger Games
Staff Picks

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.
Tokyo Ghoul. Vol. 01
Noragami
Staff Picks

If You Like... Demon Slayer

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, September 15
Demon Slayer is tearing up the manga and anime charts like a force of nature. Below are some more supernatural manga about hunting demons, protecting loved ones, and family life threatened and transformed by horrors. 
The Year I Flew Away
Curse of the Forgotten City
Staff Picks

Middle Grade Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Wednesday, September 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Celebrate by checking out these Middle Grade titles. Looking for more great reads to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with? Check out this list or use our Personalized Recommendations form to find your next great read!
The Only Plane in the Sky
After the Fall
Staff Picks

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
Detransition, Baby
Good Boy
Staff Picks

Fresh LGBT Titles for 2021

  • Amber J.
  • Thursday, August 19
Check out the newest LGBT titles!  Available for toddlers to adults.
Amelia Gray is Almost Okay
Amari and the Night Brothers
Staff Picks

Back to School for Middle Grade Readers

  • Taelor J.
  • Tuesday, August 10
Starting back to school for all students can cause a mix of emotions from excited to nervous. But entering or starting back to Middle School can be down right scary! This list of books for middle grade readers may be able to help ease fears about surviving middle school with some relatable experiences about homework, the school cafeteria, bullies, crushes and more.
Start Now!
Be the Change!
Staff Picks

Make Every Day a Mandela Day: Children's, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Books That Take Action and Inspire Change

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Saturday, July 17
International Nelson Mandela Day is July 18th and celebrates Mandela's legacy as a  human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.  The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the U.N ask that you spend 67 minutes of your time helping others in honor of Nelson Mandela 67 years of public services.
Best of Japan.
Seeing Kyoto
Staff Picks

Japan 2021 for Olympics 2020

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, July 14
We now get to see Japan, her culture and history after seeing China and Korea present their cultures in previous Olympic Games.  What do you want to learn about first, anime, manga, the language, the food, and the places they all come together in?  Looking for more, and in different formats? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
Not So Pure and Simple
The Closest I've Come
Staff Picks

Masculinity In Teen Literature

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, June 12
What makes someone a man? Is it just a matter of growing up physically and socially, or is it also a state of mind and spirit? The stories below show characters questioning, exploring, confronting, and affirming masculinity, ranging from maturity to toxicity.
Black Brother, Black Brother
Things You Can't Say
Staff Picks

SC Junior Book Award Nominees 2021-2022

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, June 09
"Since 1976 when sixteen schools participated, the South Carolina Book Award program created by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians has expanded to include almost 64,000 participating students.
Mañanaland
Once Upon an Eid /.
Staff Picks

SC Children's Book Award Nominees 2021-2022

  • Heather M.
  • Tuesday, June 08
"Since 1976 when sixteen schools participated, the South Carolina Book Award program created by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians has expanded to include almost 64,000 participating students.
Our Favorite Day of the Year
The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity
Staff Picks

CSMCL's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020

  • Caitlin B.
  • Tuesday, June 01
The following books were all named in the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020 . This list offers a variety of picture books, novels, and nonfiction for children and teens. 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.   
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. Vol. 01
The Osamu Tezuka Story
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Manga About Creating Manga

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, May 25
Feeling meta? Manga stories about making manga can take you deeper into an artist's life, showing how masters of the craft became creative titans. They can also comment on the comics industry, winking at titles and tropes that fans recognize. These manga tend to be a bit of both, sharing the highs and lows of the illustrated life.
Aquaman
Battlestar Galactica. Season One
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Art Representing Asian American, Pacific Islanders

  • Helene F.
  • Monday, May 10
Graphic novels and manga, with the aid of movies and anime, have been great ways to bring cultures together.  Here is a list of some of my favorite titles with AAPI characters and artists.  Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
A Different Pond
The Best We Could Do
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Read All About It: Historical Asian & Asian American Titles for Children and Teens

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Friday, April 30
Read the historical fiction and nonfiction titles below to learn more about the Asian and Asian American Experience! Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. Find more resources on race, equity, and inclusion, here.