After We Collided
All About Eve
Staff Picks

Just Checked In

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
ABCs Just for Me!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts-Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Adventure on the Open Seas! Adventure Begins at Your Library
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Children

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
Four Eids and a Funeral
Dancers of the Dawn
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Teens

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
47 Days With Jesus
The Addams Family
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
The Meaning of Marriage
The Women
Staff Picks

Most Popular

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows 500 of the most popular items being checked out at the library.
47 Days With Jesus
ABCs Just for Me!, 3rd Ed. English Language Arts-Ages 3-5, Pre-K to K
Staff Picks

Coming Soon

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, May 07
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
Being Ace
The Remarried Empress. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

What We're Reading: May 2024

  • Leighan C.
  • Thursday, May 02
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.
Beach Cute
Call Me by Your Name
Staff Picks

Perennial Beach Reads

  • Savannah G.
  • Monday, April 29
Jump head-first into this fun and somewhat eclectic list loaded full of beach reads that never go out of style! From new titles to our old reliables, this list has got a little bit of something for every reader!
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.
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
The Ruins of Gorlan
Staff Picks

Naruto Readalikes for Teens

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, March 06
The Naruto manga series has long been popular with teens--and for good reason! It's got magic, friendship, action, and it's a coming of age story. While manga reading still counts as reading, here are some novels with similar themes for fans ready to branch out. Believe it!
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.
Goodbye Earl
The Brittanys
Staff Picks

Galentines Day Reads

  • Savannah G.
  • Tuesday, February 13
Happy Galentine’s Day! Show your girlfriends you really care by sharing a good book with them. From thrilling mysteries to heart-warming comings of age tales, this list is all about the power of female friendships.
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.
The Last White Man
On Girlhood
Staff Picks

Quick Reads

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, November 30
Love to read but short on time? Trying to complete a yearly reading goal like the #BroaderBookshelf Reading Challenge? In a reading slump? Check out one of these quick reads to get you back on track and feel accomplished! Need more inspiration? Try our Personalized Reading Recommendations.
A Touch of Jen
Finna
Staff Picks

Look in the (Black) Mirror

  • Alex B.
  • Monday, July 03
Enjoy these books inspired by Black Mirror, the Netflix show that explores the pros and cons of a technology-driven society.
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.
Ella Minnow Pea
Britt-Marie Was Here
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Humorous Fiction with Character Name

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, November 11
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a book with the character's name in the title". This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
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 Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Witch Please
Staff Picks

Books to Add to Your Witch List

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, August 30
Witchy vibes? Check. Sweater weather? Check. Mug of something hot to drink? Check. If hexes, curses, and cackling laughs are your thing, try one of these reads that is sure to cast a spell on you.
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.
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
Hook, Line, and Sinker
Reunion Beach
Staff Picks

Beach Reads

  • Kristin A.
  • Saturday, June 11
Looking for the perfect book to take with you on summer vacation, or to take you away from it all when you're on a staycation? Whether you’re relaxing next to the ocean or in a lounge chair on your back porch, your summer reading will be more enjoyable with one of these books in your hand and another in your beach bag.
Dead Weight
Camp Murderface
Staff Picks

All Camped Out

  • Diamond T.
  • Monday, June 06
Grab your sleeping bag, sunscreen, and bug spray- we're heading to summer camp! Smores are optional.
How to Be Fine
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead
Staff Picks

Mental Health Month

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, February 21
If you are feeling depressed, lonely, or are just having a bad day, try one of these titles and let reading briefly take you out of reality. Whether you are looking for something to make you laugh, an out-of-this-world sci-fi, or need a little self-help action, we've got you covered. For personalized recommendations, click here. You are not alone. These resources may help you:
Royal Holiday
The Christmas Train
Staff Picks

Merry and Bright: Festive Holiday Reads

  • Kristin A.
  • Friday, December 03
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a festive read. From mysteries to romances, these books are wrapped up with loads of holiday cheer.
The Other Black Girl
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Staff Picks

Book-to-TV In Development: Part IV

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 23
As of November 2021, these are the current highly anticipated titles that are being transformed for TV.
Mexican Gothic
Americanah
Staff Picks

Book-to-TV In Development: Part II

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 23
As of November 2021, these are the current highly anticipated titles that are being transformed for TV.
The Vanishing Half
The Power
Staff Picks

Book-to-TV In Development: Part I

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 23
As of November 2021, these are the current highly anticipated titles that are being transformed for TV.
A Spindle Splintered
That We May Live
Staff Picks

Speedy Reads

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, November 18
Are you rushing to complete your reading challenge for the year? Short on time? Check out one of these speedy reads that are under 250 pages and get back to crushing your reading goals.
It's Getting Scot in Here.
Cockatiels at Seven
Staff Picks

That's So Punny!

  • Kristin A.
  • Monday, November 01
If you're looking for a bit of comedic relief, here are a few titles that will either make you groan, or make you laugh out loud and say "that's so punny!"
The Last Thing He Told Me
Malibu
Staff Picks

Sandhills Staff Picks

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, October 27
Curious to know what our staff read, watch, and listen to? Well you’re in luck, because we can’t wait to share some of our favorites with you! Bonus: You can use one of these titles to fulfil the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 prompt to "Read a book suggested by a Library staff member".
Haikyu! Vol. 01
A Map to the Sun
Staff Picks

Thrilling Sports Graphic Novels and Manga

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, October 15
Even non-sports fans will get swept up in the tension, drama, and emotions of these books. They’re all slam dunks...or touchdowns...or goals...you get the point. Enjoy!
Gearbreakers
The Candle and the Flame
Staff Picks

Altered Bingo: YA edition Booklist

  • Diamond T.
  • Tuesday, October 12
Looking for your next must read? From Classic Categories like Fairy Tale Retellings, myster​ies and books that make you cry, to fun ones like a book with an incredible fight scene, an unreliable narrator and even a space opera. This list has them all. Have fun linking each title with a Book Bingo Category or filling your own chart with new ones.
Aquaman
Battlestar Galactica. Season One
Staff Picks

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.
Bossypants
Talking to Strangers
Staff Picks

10 Books for Graduates

  • Brittany S.
  • Thursday, May 06
When the confetti falls and the celebration ends, what is next? Check out these helpful and inspiring titles as you enter a new chapter of your life.
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Staff Picks

Lower Richland Staff Picks

  • Bryan B.
  • Thursday, April 29
Lower Richland is Richland Library's newest location, located in Hopkins! Here are some staff picks to help get to know us better:
The Pros of Cons
Beauty Queens
Staff Picks

Teen Books to Make You Laugh

  • Alison B.
  • Saturday, April 03
Looking for laughs in your reading selection? Try some of these humorous teen titles from an alien-hunting cheerleader (Flying by Carrie Jones) to a convention center mismatched with a percussion competition, fandom con, & taxidermy championship (The Pros of Cons by Alison Cherry) that'll have you chuckling and smiling throughout.
Artemis
Reynard the Fox
Staff Picks

#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - Antihero's and Villains as the protagonist

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, April 01
Do you believe there's always an "other" side to each story? Well here they are. Read some titles that talk about the perspective of the villain or an antihero. Some are tricksters and some are downright murderers. All are darkly enjoyable. Learn more about the Broader Bookshelf challenge and see more lists here.
Stella Diaz Has Something to Say
Anna Hibiscus
Staff Picks

Read All About It: Ramona & Friends

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, March 26
In the spirit of Ramona Quimby, these girls are the stars of their own stories all while sharing their (mis)adventures, making us laugh and introducing us to their family and friends. These friends of Ramona may be new, but they are sure to find a place on your family's bookshelf and in your family's heart.
1, 2, 3. Play with Me!.
1, 2, Trees!.
Staff Picks

Playaway Launchpads for Children

  • Jenny D.
  • Wednesday, March 24
Have you tried our Playaway Launchpads for children yet? These tablets are pre-loaded with content for children, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface. No need to worry about download time and or Wi-Fi. There are all kinds of tablets to try - interactive learning, stories, math, science, STEAM, short movies, languages - there is something of interest to every child. Fun for road trips or just an afternoon at home - try one today.
Miles Morales
Falcon
Staff Picks

A Little Something Extra From Hoopla

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, February 24
When Ten Titles Is Not Enough Would you like to check out more graphic novels than 10 a month through Hoopla? For the month of February you are able to search for titles under More Bonus Borrows. Check back the first day of March for More Bonus Borrows. You can then search for only comics under the Format bar on the left side of the screen. Call your local librarian for more suggestions. (803) 799-9084.
A Night to Surrender
Romancing the Duke
Staff Picks

It's All About the Bridgertons, Baby

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, January 04
Let's face it, we all loved Bridgerton on Netflix, based on Julia Quinn's book series of the same name. Maybe you loved it because of the regency romance, or maybe it was the costumes, the fake relationship, or the witty banter. Whatever it was, we've got some historical romance novels to fill the void that the brief series left.
The Midnight Library
Clap when You Land
Staff Picks

Goodreads Choice Awards: Best Books of 2020

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, December 08
The 12th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers, posted the winners December 8, 2020--after three rounds of voting that started late October 2020. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig won overall best book of the year. Listed below are the winners for all 20 categories ranging from Fiction, Humor, Memoir & Autobiography, Food & Cookbooks, Graphic Novels, Debut Novels, Picture Books and many more.
The Vanishing Half
Ring Shout
Staff Picks

Sandhills Staff Picks of 2020

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, November 30
December is one of my favorite months because it is the time of year when everyone puts out their "Best of" lists. Here are the top picks curated by staff at the Sandhills location.
This is How You Lose the Time War
The Shining Girls
Staff Picks

Time Travel

  • Kristin A.
  • Monday, November 23
If you could travel to any point in time, what would it be? Would you go back in time...or forward? While time travel is not yet a reality, we can experience it vicariously through the lives of different fictional characters. Choose your time machine carefully though because you never know where you might end up.
With the Fire on High
With the Fire on High
Staff Picks

YA Books about Family and Self Discovery

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Wednesday, November 18
Blood bound, blended, or chosen family can get complicated. Delve into the family secrets, rivalries, and, time honored traditions in the following novels. Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations form or call us at 803-799-9084.
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
Drawing Power
Staff Picks

2020 Eisner Award Winners

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, July 25
Check out the winners of the 2020 Eisner Awards, announced at San Diego Comic-Con. You can see a full list of categories, nominees, and winners here, as well as the broadcast of the awards hosted by Phil LaMarr here. Keep in mind that Eisner categories span across various creative roles, formats, and target age ranges.
Hank's Big Day
Pierre & Paul
Staff Picks

Read All About It: Friendships Inspired by Frog & Toad

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, July 24
In this new world of social distancing and self-isolation, we’re all finding out how important it is to have good friends. We hope you enjoy these charming stories of friendships, inspired by Frog and Toad. Fans of Frog and Toad may want to check out our DIY Storytime: Frog and Toads Are Friends.
Chappelle's Show. Season 3.
Key & Peele. Season 1.
Staff Picks

Reality Break: Funny TV on Hoopla

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, March 31
They say laughter is the best medicine, so why not take a break from reality by trying one of these TV comedies available on Hoopla and laugh the day away. Also, check out The Last O.G. with Tracy Morgan, and Search Party with Alia Shawkat.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Hyperbole and a Half
Staff Picks

E-Books Guaranteed to Make You Laugh

  • Kristin A.
  • Friday, March 20
In this time of uncertainty we are all in need of a good belly-rolling, tears streaming down our cheeks, gasping for breath laugh. Practice your social distancing with this list of e-books, available for free with your Richland Library card, that are certain to whisk you away to a world of comedic comfort all without ever leaving your couch.
American Honey
Death in Paradise [DVD]. Season 1
Staff Picks

Staff Picks: Sandhills

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, March 18
Enjoy this collection of books, music, movies, and more from the staff at Richland Library Sandhills.
I'm Judging You
The Silence of the Girls
Staff Picks

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!
FIFA 20 [XBox One]
Hasbro Family Fun Pack [PlayStation 4]
Staff Picks

Party Games!

  • Bryan B.
  • Friday, January 31
Enjoy this collection of video games, each aimed at supporting a crowd!
88 Heroes [PlayStation 4]
Abzû [Xbox One]
Staff Picks

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.
BlazBlue
Blazblue :chrono Phantasma [Playstation 3]
Staff Picks

Fight with Your Friends!

  • Bryan B.
  • Tuesday, January 21
Beat up your friends in this assortment of Fighting Game titles!
2001 a Space Odyssey.
Arrival
Staff Picks

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.
The Tale of Despereaux
Hatchet
Staff Picks

Children's Books for Adults

  • Bryan B.
  • Saturday, December 14
These works might have been written with children in mind, but there's something for everyone in these classics.
The Adventures of Tintin
Anomalisa
Staff Picks

Award-Winning Animation

  • Bryan B.
  • Thursday, December 05
Animation isn't just for kids! This wide assortment of animated works are aimed at all sorts of audiences, with all sorts of themes as well. Enjoy 25 award-winning animated films from across the past two decades.
Anthony Bourdain Remembered
The Testaments
Staff Picks

Sandhills Staff Picks of 2019

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, December 02
It's that time of year again when "Best Of" lists are everywhere you turn. Well, we are jumping on the bandwagon here at Richland Library Sandhills and have curated a very special list just for you of our favorites reads this year (with just a few from last year!)
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
On a Pale Horse
Staff Picks

World Class Series

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, August 29
In a book slump? Thinking about starting a new series? Here are a few suggestions of the first book in a series, across all genres that will help you get the reading bug.
4 Little Girls
25th Hour
Staff Picks

22 Spike Lee Joints

  • Keith B.
  • Tuesday, June 25
For over 30 years Spike Lee has been entertaining and challenging us with his films. Take a look back over the accomplished career of our most prolific Black director from his first film She's Gotta Have it to his Oscar winning BlacKkKlansman.
Undead Girl Gang
Parasite
Staff Picks

Women VS Zombies VS Mad Scientists

  • Helene F.
  • Friday, May 17
Mind over movement Tired of same old, same old in stories? Want to mix things up? Then slide over to your local library or personal electronic device to check them out. Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions.
Glass Houses
Undead and Unwed
Staff Picks

Run away Van Helsing or Dracula

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, May 01
Women with their own style! Want characters that don't fit any mold? These women are not reflective of anyone else! Soar to your local library to check them out. Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions.
Anchors Aweigh
Charade
Staff Picks

Celebrating the Work of Stanley Donen

  • Keith B.
  • Monday, February 25
Stanley Donen, Columbia's greatest filmmaker, 1924-2019 A frequent collaborator of Gene Kelly (with whom he made his directorial debut at the age of 25) he made a string of hit musicals in the 50s a several memorable dramatic films in the 60s. Winner of an Honorary Academy Award in 1998 "In appreciation of a body of work marked by grace, elegance, wit and visual innovation."