The Black Flamingo
The Black Flamingo
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YA Book Recommendations for Black History Month

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Thursday, February 04
28 books that celebrate and explore black culture, communities, social dynamics, and identities. Find great Middle Grade #OwnVoices Black History Month Recommendations here. 
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#OwnVoices: Bring On the Blessings (Book #1 of Blessings series)

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, June 23

When a post-Reconstruction African-American community succumbs to a desperate need for funds and purpose, its mayor puts the small town up for sale and finds a buyer in Bernardine Brown, who believes the town's sale to be a sign from God. 🏠🏠

Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
For Whom the Ball Rolls
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Richland Library's Top Ten Circulated Children's Books in 2020 📚

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, February 02
Here are the top ten circulated children's books of 2020.  These are the tried and true titles that families return to again and again because their kiddos love them so much!  That Mo Willems is a popular author!  See any of your favorites here?
Barracoon
The Best American Magazine Writing 2020
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Let's Talk Race: A Book List Inspired by 1619

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, February 02
Inspired by the New York Times' 1619  audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, each title in this list corresponds to the thematic elements of an episode. For episode 3, listen to our curated playlist in Freegal.  
Standing on Her Shoulders
Because I Was a Girl
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Women Making History for Tweens & Teens

  • Heather M.
  • Monday, February 01
From Vice President Kamala Harris to Michaela Goade, the first BIPOC woman to win a Caldecott medal, these are just a few of the women making history in 2021.  Let's be clear.  Women have always made history.  Sadly, they have been overshadowed, overlooked or just plain erased from many history books.  But no more. 
Night Song
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021 - Historical Romance Novels

  • Sara M.
  • Monday, February 01
Fulfill the "Read a Romance Novel" prompt for this year's Broader Bookshelf challenge with one of these historical romances!  They're set in a wide variety of times and places (it's not all Regency!), so you're sure to find one that makes your heart sing!
The Rabbit Listened
Captain Starfish
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Read All About It: Worry & Anxiety

  • Caitlin B.
  • Thursday, January 28
2021. We made it, but not without a heaping dose of anxiety and fear. If worry is affecting you, you can bet it’s also affecting your little one.
Explorer
The History of Ancient Egypt.
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Booklist: Exploration for fun

  • Helene F.
  • Thursday, January 28
Exploration Generation   Do you want to explore history and geography, whenever you want?  Then welcome to a new way of thinking of generations. Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
The Self-care Solution
Badass Affirmations
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Inspired to Grow Your Relationships?!

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, January 28
We have just the books to help you develop those relationships that matter to you. We've got you covered whether it's with a significant other, yourself, friends and/or family. 
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#OwnVoices: The Women of Brewster Place - A Review

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, June 23

Weaving together the truths and the myths of their lives, Gloria Naylor creates a powerful, moving portrait of the strengths, struggles, and hopes of black women in today's America. - Penguin Publishing

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Learning About Investing

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, September 21

Learn the basics, develop a personal plan and avoid the pitfalls of trying to get your money to work for you.

Unsinkable
Britain at Bay
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283,755 Books and Counting

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, January 14
With 283,755 English-language books published to date on World War II, you might think the subject, great and multifaceted as it is, had been thoroughly mined and exhausted by now.  Instead, the war, a perennial favorite topic for nonfiction fans, continues to receive fresh treatment at the hands of historians with new insights gleaned from access to previously unexamined primary sources and archival material.
Cure for the Common Universe
Guy in Real Life
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Teen Fiction About Gamers

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, January 13
Gaming can lead people to do a lot more than escape into power fantasies about saving the world. The characters in these stories use their skills in the virtual and real world to socialize, find romance, stand up for themselves and others, resist corporate and government control, and yes, save the world.
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#OWNVoices: Hip-Hop Lollipop

  • Cassie G.
  • Thursday, June 23

Teeth brushing

Music crushing

Bass thumping

Shoulders pumping

Head rotation

Jubilation!

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Who is Wonder Woman?

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, January 08

Magic lassos, invisible planes, and twirling transformations do not a wonder woman make.

A Raisin in the Sun.
Happy Days
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#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Read a Play (Leading Ladies)

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, January 05
Fulfill the "Read a Play" prompt with these titles that feature leading ladies. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2021 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
A Night to Surrender
Romancing the Duke
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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. 
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Dinner Table Talks: Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon

  • Taelor J.
    Heather M.
    Jocelyn T.
  • Thursday, June 23

Dinner Table Talks create the opportunity for families to have important conversations centered around books. These discussions will build our capacity for talking about race and define our roles in fighting against both every day and systemic racism.

D is for Dragon Dance
A Gift
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Read All About It: Lunar New Year

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Saturday, January 02
On February 12 of this year, Lunar New Year will begin and will introduce the Year of the Ox. Every lunar new year is a time of celebration throughout Asian countries and the Asian American community to bring in the coming twelve months, according to the traditional Chinese calendar or lunar calendar. Lunar New Year typically begins on the lunar calendar's first new moon and ends fifteen days later on the lunar calendar's full moon. Read the stories listed below to learn more about the Lunar New Year celebration!
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Take a Reading Challenge

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, December 28

Break out of your reading comfort zone with these book-focused challenges for the new year.

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Richland Library Main

#BrainBreaks: Creative Journaling

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, June 24

Take a break and write.  Journaling can help you process your emotions and unleash your creativity.  

Leviathan Wakes
This is How You Lose the Time War
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Fans of THE EXPANSE Series Should Try These

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, December 28
Are you a huge fan of Amazon Prime's hit SYFY series, The Expanse?! The show is based off of 9 novels plus 7 short stories and novellas written by James S A Corey (a joint pen name for the authors Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham).  
Already a Butterfly
Breathe and Be
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Read All About It: Being Mindful & Finding Calm

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, December 23
Being mindful, taking a breath and finding your calm can be challenging on a good day.  Add in busy schedules, family stresses, worries and world events, it can seem impossible--especially for children who haven't mastered self-regulation.  Even good changes like holidays or vacations can make children feel overwhelmed:  
A Blade So Black
Children of Blood and Bone
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YA Reads: 1st in a Series

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, December 23
A new year is upon us, which means it's time to stock up on some more books.  How about stocking up on a new series? Listed below are the 1st books in a YA series. Beware! Some of the series are not completed yet, and others are on their way to becoming a tv series and/or feature film.  Enjoy!
The Queen of Katwe
The Joy Luck Club.
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Books similar to "The Queen's Gambit"

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, December 21
So, you enjoyed the Netflix show The Queen's Gambit, and now you're ready to conquer the world of chess! Okay, maybe not. Maybe you're just looking to be captivated and entertained by something chess-themed. Here are a few selections to get you started. Happy reading!
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#OWNVOICES: Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, October 12

Vivian couldn’t decide what appealed to her more, hot coffee and fresh scones, or that man in the corner who looked like a tall mug of hot chocolate. ☕📚

Why choose?

Best American Food Writing 2018
The Best American Food Writing 2019
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Food Writing (and Watching)

  • Bryan B.
  • Thursday, December 17
 These passionate works are not just about the foods, but the science behind them as well as the lives of the people who create, consume, and make their living through it. 
Agent Running in the Field
The Little Drummer Girl
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Remembering John le Carré

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, December 15
British writer John le Carré, who died on 12 December, leaves behind a legacy of some of the most highly regarded spy novels of the Cold War era and beyond.  Born David Cornwell in 1931, le Carré worked for the British domestic and foreign intelligence agencies (MI5 and MI6) in the 1950s before turning full-time to writing after the international success of his third novel, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, published in 1963.
Yoshi No Zuikara 1
Perfect World 1.
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New Manga Series of 2020

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, December 12
Here are series that launched or received new editions in 2020, expanding manga shelves for readers to escape into a number of genres.
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The Five Stages of Batman Fandom

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, December 18

No fan ever reads through the same franchise twice, for it's not the same franchise and they're not the same fan.

Tell the Wolves I'm Home
Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now
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YA Books to Feed Your Angst

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, December 09
Don't underestimate the power of catharsis! It may seem counterintuitive, but a sad book can be just the thing to expel some angst. 
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Great BIPOC Graphic Novels

  • Thomas M.
  • Monday, December 14

BIPOC, an acronym representing People Of Color with an emphasis on Black and Indigenous people, is a category of special significance in American culture.

The Midnight Library
Clap when You Land
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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. 
African American Poetry
Homeland Elegies
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Oprah Magazine Best Books of 2020

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, December 07
"Books are both solace and inspiration. They light the way, even while enabling temporary escape from life's worries...we wanted to share the best books 2020 had to offer." - Oprah magazine 
Mexican Gothic
A Knock at Midnight
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Amazon Editors' Top 20 Best Books of 2020

  • Ariel H.
  • Monday, December 07
Every year Amazon's Editors select 100 titles they deemed as the best books to represent that year. Titles vary from literature and fiction, mystery, thriller, and suspense, romance, cooking, food, and wine, children's books, and many many more. 
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Dinner Table Talks: Inside Out & Back Again

  • Taelor J.
    Heather M.
    Jocelyn T.
  • Thursday, June 23

Based on the author's own childhood, Inside Out & Back Again tells the story of a pivotal year in the life of a South Vietnamese family.  Once a wealthy family with two parents, 1975 brings a reversal of fortune for Hà, her brothers and mother. 

Grown
Don't Look Back
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Great Mysteries for Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Wednesday, December 02
Looking for a juicy mystery to sink your teeth into?  Curl up with one of the books below and follow the twists and turns to the very last page.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendation form or call us at 803-799-9084.
Pet
Clap When You Land
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Award Winning Books for Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Wednesday, December 02
Culled from state, national, and professional awards, the titles below were chosen by teens, teachers, librarians, and reviewers as the best in young adult literature.  From memoirs and biographies (Hey Kiddo, The Great Nijinsky, Ordinary Hazards) to literary and inventive fiction (Pet, Clap When You Land, Dig) and popular titles (Frankly in Love, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me), you’re sure to find something you lo
Raybearer
Flame in the Mist
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Science Fiction and Fantasy for Younger Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Wednesday, December 02
From classic fairy tale fantasies (The Goose Girl), to distant futures and distant worlds (Cinder, Unearthed, Skyward), these books have all the action, adventure, and heart that will keep younger readers turning the pages.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendation form or call us at 803-799-9084.
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#OwnVoices: Celebrating Differences

  • Ronisha J.
  • Thursday, June 23

It is our job as parents and caretakers to ensure our children know that everyone deserves respect, regardless of differences. We all were uniquely crafted and it is our differences that makes the world so interesting.

The Vanishing Half
Ring Shout
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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. 
Take It Back
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
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LibraryReads for December 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, November 30
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in December 2020, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
El Odio Que Das
Hijos De Sangre Y Hueso
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Libros para Adolescentes en Español

  • Jennifer N.
  • Monday, November 23
¿Estas buscando libros en Español para adolescentes? Algunos de nuestros títulos favoritos estan disponibles en línea y en forma física también- ¡retira uno hoy!  
Shuggie Bain
The New Wilderness
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2020 Booker Prize

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, November 19
The Booker Prize is the biggest British literary award, given to the best original novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.  This year’s winner is Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart’s autobiographical debut novel, about a young boy growing up poor in Glasgow with his dysfunctional, alcoholic mother. Check out this prize-winning novel, as well as any of the other Booker Prize finalists, from Richland Library’s collection.
Tree
Wishtree
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An Arbor Day Celebration

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, November 19
Arbor Day (the first Friday in December) is the beginning of tree planting season in South Carolina.  Celebrate safely by finding moments to walk among the trees and appreciate their quiet majesty. Reading can also deepen our knowledge of even every day subjects. This curated selection of books offers titles for everyone - stories about the importance of trees, the science and even hands-on activities. 
The Dead Are Arising
Leave the World Behind
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2020 National Book Awards

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, November 19
The winners of the 2020 National Book Awards have just been announced:
Pumpkinheads
What if It's Us
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Fresh Fall Romances for Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Wednesday, November 18
Ready to get cozy?  These romances are the perfect blend of swoon, drama, and fun for a crisp autumn day.  Visit a pumpkin patch in Pumpkinheads, tackle feuding families in Of Curses and Kisses and Verona Comics, or fall for a perfect stranger in Rent a Boyfriend and What if it’s Us.   
Firefly. The Complete Series
Stranger Things.
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Friendship

  • Helene F.
  • Saturday, November 14
Friendships near and far Connecting with friends and family, we are able to listen to each other's experiences.  Let these items show us that we are not alone in how it feels to be human.    Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
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Let's Talk Race: A Culinary Conversation

  • Heather M.
  • Thursday, November 12

"The man and the woman who became enslaved enslaved the palate of those who enslaved them. From feijoada, to jambalaya, we flipped it on ’em. And we keep flipping it on ’em."
--Michael Twitty

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Dinner Table Talks: Going Down Home with Daddy

  • Taelor J.
    Heather M.
    Jocelyn T.
  • Thursday, July 14

This 2020 Caldecott Honor book gently and proudly tells the story of Lil Alan and his family as they return to his father’s childhood home in the South to celebrate traditions and family history.

I Can Make This Promise
How Tia Lola Came to Visit Stay
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Read All About It: Diverse Families in Novels

  • Heather M.
  • Saturday, November 07
Family is what holds these stories together as the characters experience life-changing moments, face difficult truths and each other.   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.
One Family
Black is Brown is Tan
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Read All about It: Diverse Families in Picture Books

  • Heather M.
  • Saturday, November 07
Celebrate all kinds of families and their love for one another by reading these wonderful picture books with your very own family. 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.  
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Richland Library Main

iRead: Ninjas RULE!

  • Children's Room
  • Friday, November 06

iRead features the best ebooks, eaudiobooks and print books for children and teens curated by the Children's Room and Teen Center staff.  

Ninjas are AWESOME!  They are stealthy, strong and full of surprise.  Discover the real ultimate power of ninjas--both fact and fiction--and read some super stories along the way.  

Conjure Women.
Godshot.
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Debut Novels of 2020

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, November 06
Do you read faster than your favorite author can crank out her latest book? While you are waiting, try one of these debut novels by your newest favorite author! 
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Stories of Struggle: A Book Review

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, November 06

Claudia Smith Brinson's Stories of Struggle: The Clash Over Civil Rights in South Carolina shines a light on some of South Carolina's most influential pioneers of social justice.

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#OwnVoices: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, June 23

The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the church's double standards and their own needs and passions.

I Walk with Vanessa
Each Kindness.
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Read All About It: Kindness & Caring

  • Heather M.
  • Tuesday, November 03
Everyone can show kindness and everyone needs a little kindness.  Waving hello, offering to help someone carry a heavy load or making a card for a friend can brighten someone's day. Let these books inspire you to find ways to let people know that you care.   Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084.
This is My America
Internment
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Social Issues in Teen Fiction

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, October 29
Studies have shown that reading fiction increases empathy and makes it easier to understand someone else’s point-of-view.  There’s no better way to tackle some of the complex issues facing our country during election season than seeking out diverse perspectives. 
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Richland Library Main

Let's Talk Race DIY Book Club: Biased

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, November 02

Let's Talk Race DIY Book Clubs bring together the essential components of a good book discussion:  an introduction to share, questions to prompt conversation and further reading. 

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Richland Library Main

Let's Pretend This Never Happened : A Book Review

  • Mona Verma
  • Saturday, October 31

Let's Pretend This Never Happened  by Jenny Lawson is a completely hilarious, inappropriately outrageous and a truly courageous memoir. Miss Lawson details events from her unconventional childhood in Wall, Texas where she grew up poor with her sister Lisa, her loving mom and her eccentric yet endearing dad.

Ira Crumb Feels the Feelings
Way Past Worried
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Read All About It: Feelings and Mental Health

  • Heather M.
  • Tuesday, October 27
Sharing books about feelings gives children the language to name their emotions.  These stories can also give children the opportunity to explore feelings and imagine how they might behave if they were a character in the story.   Talking about emotions with a trusted caregiver builds a solid foundation of mental health. Check out some of these great read-alouds and start your conversation today!  
The Secret Lives of Planets
The Fragile Earth
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, October 27
Science writing has its own celebrities, and a few them have new books coming out.  Astrophysicist Janna Levin is back with her fourth book, Black Hole Survival Guide, while famed biologist and #1 world “ant guy” Edward O. Wilson sums up a long lifetime of research and discovery with Tales from the Ant World. 
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iRead: Spooky Stories

  • Children's Room
  • Friday, October 23

Fears--real and imagined--abound in these scary stories featuring a missing mother, killer buttons, a ghost and a suspicious rabbit.  (And we won't tell if you decide to sleep with the light on...)

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Richland Library Sandhills

Let's Talk Race DIY Book Club: How to Be an Antiracist

  • Sarah Shuster
    Heather M.
  • Monday, October 26

Let's Talk Race DIY Book Clubs bring together the essential components of a good book discussion:  an introduction to share, questions to prompt conversation and further reading. 

Many are recognizing for the first time that neutrality on racism is no longer an option. Many are seeking exactly what Dr. Ibram X. Kendi offers in How To Be An Antiracist—a deep dive into racist systems and policies, and a call to action for actively pursuing anti-racism personally and in our own spheres of influence.

Billion Dollar Loser
Better, Not Perfect
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Billion Dollar Loser (and other new business books you may enjoy)

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, October 22
Check out these new business titles recently added to our collection.  Considering the news of the antitrust suit that the US Department of Justice has just brought against Google, Zephyr Teachout’s Break ’em Up: Recovering Our Freedom from Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money is a timely read indeed.
Killing the Black Body
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
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The Brutal History of Black Bodies & Medicine

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, October 21
As with so much of American history, the field of medicine made advancements at the expense of numerous Black lives.  Yet, this trauma did not end with emancipation.  The stereotypes and inhumane treatment persisted through Jim Crow.  The vestiges remain today and play out in racial health disparities that have come into even sharper focus with COVID-19.
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Richland Library Main

Healing the Black Body (and Mind)

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, October 22

Find both national and local resources and initiatives that promote healing and health in the Black community.  

My Vanishing Country
His Very Best
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New in Biography and Memoir

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, October 20
Several of these new titles have been getting rave reviews, for example Debora Harding’s Dancing with the Octopus, a shocking true-crime memoir, and Kerri Arsenault’s Mill Town, about the author’s return to her struggling blue-collar hometown in Maine.
Horrid
The Companion
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Teen Horror

  • Alison B.
  • Wednesday, October 14
Devour these terrifying titles as Halloween creeps near or if you just crave that spine-chilling feeling year-round. From monsters to murder in dilapidated houses to haunted graveyards, you never quite know who or what is around the corner in these novels.   Looking for more spooky reads? Check out these lists of Teen Ghost Stories and Teen Witches!  
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Richland Library Main

#OwnVoices: Sunny and Lu

  • Cassie G.
  • Thursday, June 23

Imagine finding the sound of rhythm in everything that goes on in the world. Now imagine doing it with Swag. That’s what Sunny and Lu bring to you as the last two books of Jason Reynolds Track Series. They both work to find the right rhythm on the team but Lu adds a dab of Swag to the mix. 

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
I Lived on Butterfly Hill
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Read All About It: Hispanic Heritage Month in Novels

  • Children's Room
  • Wednesday, October 14
Hispanic Heritage month is a celebration of the countless contributions of Hispanic culture.  Check out these chapter books and novels to learn more about how Hispanic culture has influenced our literature and our lives.  Don't miss our Hispanic Heritage Month in Picture Books list!
The Avengers
Black Panther. Vol. 01, A Nation Under Our Feet
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Year of the misfits

  • Helene F.
  • Tuesday, October 13
Misfits taking the stage   Have you ever felt like a fish out of water?  Have you wanted to step out of your comfort zone? Different people, becoming a family, in every sense of the word.  Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions!
Watchmen
Grass
Staff Picks

2020 Harvey Award Winners

  • Thomas M.
  • Sunday, October 11
The winners of the 2020 Harvey Awards, which are selected by comics industry professionals, have been announced across six categories. Check out some of the best recent comics below. The full list of nominees can be found here.  
Going Down Home with Daddy
Going Down Home with Daddy.
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Read All About It: Kelly Starling Lyons

  • Rebecca K.
  • Friday, October 09
Award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by creativity and artistic expression.  She has now written more than a dozen books for children, from picture books to beginning readers to chapter books, focusing on the African-American experience and giving young people stories to reflect their own lives and culture.
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iRead: Kelly Starling Lyons

  • Rebecca K.
  • Monday, October 12

Award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by creativity and artistic expression.  She has now written more than a dozen books for children, from picture books to beginning readers to chapter books, focusing on the African-American experience and giving young people stories to reflect their own lives and culture.

Poems 1962-2012
Nativity Poems
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Nobel Poetry

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, October 08
American poet Louise Glück has just been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in literature.  Despite poetry’s status as the “oldest” literary genre, this most distinguished of literary prizes has more often gone to fiction writers than to poets in recent years. If you’re curious to explore Glück’s poetry, as well as that of other remarkable poets who have received the Nobel in the past fifty years, check out any of the titles listed below from our collection.
Shutter
Bad Girls Don't Die
Staff Picks

Teen Ghost Stories

  • Alison B.
  • Thursday, October 08
Add some chills to your fall with this selection of teen ghost stories that will have you reading throughout the night. Whether these spirits are seeking revenge, trying to send a message, or haunting a house, you'll want to leave the light on for these. Check out this list of Teen Witches books for more paranormal reads.