Book Reviews

Posted about 6 years ago by Phil Shepard

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations

At the Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website. And now that we’ve moved into the phase of limited re-opening, the new book shelves […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Laura Price

Posted in Book Reviews

Gentle, dappled light,Through semi-shaded windows,Waiting for someone. Eyes above the masks,Fearful yet still hopeful–Can I be of help? Masks cannot obscureSmiles and grins and gladness.We are glad you’re here! Someone […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Phil Shepard

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations

At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved into the next phase of limited re-opening, the new book shelves […]

Posted about 6 years ago by kathryn Coker

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged with Law Library

On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. However, the legal separation from England actually happened on July 2, 1776, when the delegates […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Nico D'Archangel

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged with mental health

Absolutely everyone is going through at least something. Most are having to deal with more than one worry. Know this also, just because someone may have it worse than you does not mean your troubles aren't worth concern. You. Are. VALID.

Posted about 6 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

Posted in Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations, Teens | Tagged with lgbtq, pridemonth, queer, tbr, yareads

Readers, this year’s Pride post is going to be a little different. I always strive to include a diverse group of books and authors whenever I create a booklist; however, […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Phil Shepard

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged with african-american, book recommendations, nonfiction

While the library buildings are closed to the public for everyone’s safety, mail delivery never stopped! Library staff have been working behind the scenes, receiving and processing books and other […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones

Posted in Adult, Book Reviews | Tagged with 3rd Amendment, Constitution, Drawn and Quartered, International Law, Law Library, Military, No Quarter, Pirate flag, Tom Cotton

On Monday, June 1, 2020 war veteran and junior Senator from Arkansas, Attorney Thomas Bryant Cotton, used the phrase “no quarter” and has been at the center of controversy. I, […]

Posted about 6 years ago by Phil Shepard

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged with Fiction, LGBT

While the library buildings are closed to the public for everyone’s safety, mail delivery never stopped! Library staff have been working behind the scenes, receiving and processing books and other […]

Posted about 6 years ago by kathryn Coker

Posted in Book Reviews

President Donald Trump’s warning to use the Insurrection Act in answer to protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers means the law might be […]