Bookologist
We Choose the Books for You
RPL bookologists create on demand, hand-crafted, "bespoke" book suggestion lists just for you.
Bookology
Libraries are all about connecting books and readers. Sometimes the choices can seem overwhelming, and you need a little help finding titles you really want to read. RPL can help. THE BOOKOLOGIST is a bespoke readers advisory service for adults, teens and kids.
Tell us your reading preferences by filling out a short, online form, and RPL Bookologists will carefully hand-craft a list of titles just for you. Whether you’re stuck in a reading rut, looking to read outside your comfort zone, or just looking for great suggestions, The Bookologist can help.
Our book recommendations are bespoke – not canned, not an algorithm – but carefully hand-selected just for you. Like most artisanal products, they take time to create. Please allow 3-5 business days for your personal list.
Recommendations from the Blog
Revisiting Greek Mythology Again and Again...and Again
So you’ve read Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles or Circe and are hungry for more... Or maybe you’re a fan of the Percy Jackson series or quite possibly you’ve just watched the 1981 film Clash of the Titans and fell completely in love with Harry Hamlin as the demigod Perseus and are banging your fists on a table demanding more. I personally fall into the first category. Reading Madeline Miller’s work recontextualized ancient Greek myths into highly enjoyable narratives told from a main character’s perspective. This was a stark...
Olympics at the Library!
The Olympics are here, and we are here to help you celebrate! Want to learn more about a sport? We've got non-fiction! Want to read a story about your favorite athlete? We've got biographies! Want to read a story that has your favorite sport in it? We have picture books! So, let's dive into learning, race to the finish and rock-climb to the top! New Sports to Learn About! There have been NEW sports added to the Olympics this year! Sport Climbing (Rock...
Children's Books Set In Richmond and Virginia! (Part 3)
This is the 3rd installment of a series of blog posts highlighting children's books that include Richmond and Virginia as the location. It is always fun to read books that take place where we live. Seeing our Virginia cities and counties mentioned in the pages of a book gives one a special connection to what is being read. Richmond Public Library has many children's books in our collection with settings that take place in Richmond and Virginia. Both fiction and non-fiction selections are included with a brief description,...