Shelf Respect

News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL

YA Graphic Novel Adaptations

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
There is one trend in YA lit that has been gaining momentum that I’m 100% here for — that’s graphic novel adaptations. Many authors are taking their YA hits and […]
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Twelve Books to Groove to on National Vinyl Record Day

Posted about 4 years ago by Alexandra Zukas
Get ready to spin, folks! It is once again National Vinyl Record Day, the year’s most unsung holiday. While you may or may not be into vinyl itself, I’m betting […]
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Binge on DVDs

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
At the Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves (While You Can’t): Lest We Forget

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
At the Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need […]
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COVID Haiku Too

Posted about 4 years ago by Laura Price
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Embraces with words, Smiles behind our masks— “Yes, we’re open now!” Their visits were brief. Patrons here with us, sharing Their long alone times. Only a few days– Laughter, questions, […]
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Browsing the New Books Shelves (While You Can’t) – New Biographies

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
Posted in Book Reviews
At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need a […]
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Stuck at home? Go on a YA road trip!

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
It’s summer and many of us associate this time of year with traveling. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a visit with family in another state, or a day […]
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Ghost of Tsushima and Jidaigeki Reading Lists

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
The sun is sinking and the golden hour is in full form. The season is autumn. The Japanese maples are a deep red and the gingko leaves a brilliant yellow. […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves: Home and Garden Creativity

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need a different way […]
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Introducing … The Bookologist

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
Public libraries are all about connecting books and readers.  It’s in our DNA!  Browsing the shelves or the online catalog can be rewarding, but the choices can be … overwhelming.  […]
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