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Reading in the Middle: Scary Stories

Posted about 1 day ago by Adriane Marshall
Novels that are classified as middle grade or juvenile fiction are geared for ages 8-12. They are for readers that have moved beyond simple chapter books, but are not quite […]
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October Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 days 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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Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism

Posted about 1 week 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 4 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 4 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 1 month 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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Reading in the Middle: Hispanic Heritage

Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
Monday, September 15th to Wednesday, October 15th marks the month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. This coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including […]
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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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