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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 5 days ago by Lisa Crisman
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Adult, books in translation, Fiction, Reading Recommendations, Short fiction
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Fall is officially here. It’s shorter days and sweater weather. Time for taking a break and getting cozy with a good read. This month’s titles include a modern retelling of […]
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Reading in the Middle: Scary Stories
Posted about 7 days ago by Adriane Marshall
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Book Reviews, Children's, reading suggestions
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Novels that are classified as middle grade or juvenile fiction are geared for ages 8-12. They are for readers that have moved beyond simple chapter books, but are not quite […]
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October Book Chat with the YA Team
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, By Teens, Fiction, For Teens, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, young adult
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Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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Adult, Book Reviews, Fiction, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, romance
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October is a month that is full of magic. And to go along with it, we have a list of books that are classified as magical realism! So what is […]
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Storytime at Home: Pumpkins!
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's
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Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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October Book Chat with Youth Services Team
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's, Reading Recommendations
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Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]
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YA Reads: Mystery and Thriller
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, Fiction, For Teens, mystery, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, thriller, young adult
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Do you love piecing together clues, solving complex puzzles, and the nail-biting thrill of racing against time to escape danger? If so, YA mystery and thriller books will keep you […]
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Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 1 month ago by Lisa Crisman
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Adult, books in translation, Fiction, Reading Recommendations, Short fiction
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Fall is here and there are so many wonderful events in RVA it’s hard to choose where to spend time! Beautiful weather, great live music, fairs and festivals all compete […]
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YA Reads: Demon/Monster Hunting Vibes
Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, Fiction, For Teens, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, young adult
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Demon/monster hunter shows and movies have surged in popularity recently, focusing on high-stakes stories where heroes battle supernatural threats. If films like K-Pop Demon Hunters or anime shows like Demon […]
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