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Reading Recommendations

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YA Reads: Family Dynamics

Posted about 5 months ago by Genevievre Wood
December is a significant time of gathering, spending time with family, and building community regardless of where you are in the world and what holidays you celebrate. While many cultural […]
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December Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 5 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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200 pages, more or less

Posted about 5 months ago by Lisa Crisman
Winter has arrived in RVA, a bit early, and keeping warm with a good read is a indulgence to enjoy. With holidays to celebrate and possible travel destinations to explore […]
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December Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 5 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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YA Reads: Nonfiction November

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Wood
As the season again prepares for change and the air begins to carry a frosty chill, readers scramble to finish their 2025 reading goals. With end of year reading goals […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Gratitude

Posted about 6 months ago by Adriane Marshall
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is the time to reflect on the things that we are grateful for. One way to practice gratitude is by keeping a gratitude journal. In […]
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November Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 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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November Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 6 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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200 pages, more or less

Posted about 7 months ago by Lisa Crisman
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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October Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 7 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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