Reading Recommendations

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Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism

Posted about 20 hours ago by Adriane Marshall
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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October Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 6 days ago by Sarah Fenninger
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 1 week ago by Genevievre Wood
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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200 pages, more or less

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Lisa Crisman
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 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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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September Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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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September Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2025

Posted about 1 month ago by Katie Heslop
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative to encourage reading to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. To learn more about how to start the program, visit the 1,000 Books Before […]
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August Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
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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August Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
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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