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! 
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 
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.
Dracula Vs. Hitler
Blood Oath
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Historical Turn of the Strange

  • Helene F.
  • Monday, December 09
Historical twists and turns   Ever felt there were things unseen?  Do you enjoy mixing history with the unusual?  Then soar to your local library or personal electronic device to check them out.  Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions.
Anthony Bourdain Remembered
The Testaments
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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!)
Taduno's Song
A Bit of Difference
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#ReadAfricaWeek

  • Sara M.
  • Sunday, December 01
This first week of December, readers, publishers, and educators will celebrate Read Africa Week.  Join in by reading books by African authors representing the diversity and breadth of African literature!
Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
Peter Pan
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Classic Children's Books

  • Laura Rogers
  • Saturday, November 30
Classic books are a part of our society's literary heritage. For good or for ill, they have shaped the world we live in and inform our present while opening windows into our past. Classic books add a rich layer to a child's reading experience and can give teachable moments in the context of a story. Classic titles are also a great choice for advanced readers who are ready for longer books and more complex language. Choose one of these titles to read together or independently. 
Christmas in Colonial and Early America
Encyclopedia of Christmas and New Year's Celebrations
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Homeschooling Winter Holidays

  • Laura Rogers
  • Wednesday, November 27
The holiday season is full of teachable moments. Plan a unit study around a winter holiday and keep the school days going while you decorate, bake, and get your holiday jingle on! From making homemade gifts to learning about other cultures, there are no limits to holiday learning. 
The Bromance Book Club
The Confession Club
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LibraryReads for November 2019

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, October 29
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in November 2019, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Last Witnesses
Secondhand Time
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Nobel Laureates in Literature, 2009-2019

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, October 10
Prolific Austrian novelist and playwright Peter Handke has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in literature.  Check out his novels The Afternoon of a Writer and The Moravian Night from our collection.  You may also be interested in works by other recent recipients of the prize, a sampling of which are listed below.
The Yellow House
The Tradition
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2019 National Book Award Finalists

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, October 08
The finalists for the 2019 National Book Awards have just been announced.  Check out these great titles in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature.
In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe
More Deadly Than the Male
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Scary Stories to Keep You Up All Night

  • Rebecca K.
  • Wednesday, September 11
It's almost fall, the perfect time for dark, eerie, spine-tingling tales! Don't be afraid to pick up one of these horror story collections, full of enough thrills and chills to give you nightmares. 
Can't Hurry Love
The Circus in Winter
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Small Towns Big Quirks

  • Megan M.
  • Monday, July 15
Sometimes a Small Town can feel, well, too small, especially when it's filled with quirky and eccentric characters. Check out these novels that are small in place and big in character.
The Annotated African American Folktales
The Annotated Brothers Grimm
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Celebrated and Annotated : Classic Literature

  • Rebecca K.
  • Friday, June 21
It's time to revisit the classics! Explore your old favorites with extra historical, social, and political context, and learn more about the story behind the story. 
The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
A Gentle Madness
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Books About Books

  • Mahogany S.
  • Sunday, June 09
If you like books, you might like reading about books and others who love them.  Check out these titles that are sure to make you rethink your relationships with ink and paper.  Some are familiar and others are strange, but all will show how a love of books can shape a life.
Compass
History of Wolves
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Shortlisted: 2019 Dublin Literary Awards

  • Megan M.
  • Friday, June 07
Every year, public libraries around the world are invited to nominate titles of high literary merit for the International Dublin Literary Awards. Submissions are narrowed down to ten for the shortlist. Check out the 2019 shortlist--including one of Richland Library’s nominees, Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie.
Rose Sees Red
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
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Circadian Rhythm - Single Day Books

  • Sara M.
  • Tuesday, May 21
Some books take place over weeks, months, even millenia (I'm looking at you, James Michener.)  Others are set in a far shorter period of time.  Enjoy this list of books, long or short, that take place over the course of a single day or less!
The New Oxford Annotated Bible
The New Testament
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The Many, Many Reading Recommendations From NashiCon 2019

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, April 10
Richland Library was at NashiCon asking attendees what they're reading. The responses available in our catalog are listed below, including plenty of manga and novels for all kinds of readers.
The Woman in the Dunes
Ring
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If You Like...Haruki Murakami

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, January 08
Do you think the prolific Japanese master can't write fast enough? Try some of these read-alikes.
Where Are You Now?
Missing Mommy
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Sometimes I'm Sad: Talking to Children about Tragedy

  • Rebecca T.
  • Thursday, July 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. Reading a story about the death of a loved one, a family pet, or even a leaf in autumn, can help young children begin to understand that sad events and tragedy are sometimes a part of life. Books are also a meaningful way to connect with your child as you start conversations about difficult news stories or tragic events.  We've listed some of the best books here for you and your family to share.