Looking for your next graphic novel read? Whether you’re a longtime comics fan or just dipping your toe into the medium, here all the different ways you can find graphic novels at the library. Print Comics and Graphic Novels With over 8,000 graphic novels in our print collection, there’s something for every reader! You can […]
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Mystery Thrillers that Feature Podcasts
Grab your phone, plug in your headphones and immerse yourself in a mystery/thriller novel that features a (fake) true crime podcast! From cults to court cases, these novels explore the relationships between victims, investigators and podcast fans. For more mystery/thriller e-books and audiobooks, head over to cloudLibrary. Young Adult Books A Good Girl’s Guide to […]
Emily Henry Readalikes
Emily Henry’s romantic novels are known for their sizzling chemistry, witty protagonists, and compelling love interests. No wonder they fly off the shelves! If you’re looking for something as clever as Book Lovers or as moving as Beach Read, try one of these recent readalikes. And cloudLibrary has even more options to fall in love […]
Our Favorite Post-Apocalyptic Novels
Post-apocalyptic novels explore what the world is like after the smoke has cleared or the aliens have left, and now humanity is faced with what’s left. They can be thought-provoking, heartwarming, or bone-chilling – but they’re always interesting! Keep scrolling for post-apocalyptic reads you can check out in-person or through cloudLibrary. A Beginning at the […]
Disability Pride: 19 Books for Readers of All Ages
July is Disability Pride Month: a celebration of the history, achievements and experiences of the disability community. July 26 marks the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark law that lowered many barriers to access and inclusion. People with disabilities are represented in – and write – many books […]
12 New LGBTQ+ Novels for Pride 2023
Celebrate Pride Month by making a point to read a novel by or about a queer person. To get you started, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites from the library’s new release shelves, including mystery, romance, and more. Need more recommendations? Check cloudLibrary for LGBTQ+ e-books and audiobooks. Literary Fiction All This Could Be […]
15 Reads for Fans of Ted Lasso
The third and final season of the beloved series Ted Lasso wraps up this week. If you, like us, aren’t ready to leave the world of AFC Richmond behind forever, try one of these novels or non-fiction books that Ted and the whole team would love. Check the cloudLibrary app for even more upbeat and […]
9 Books to Read After Daisy Jones and the Six
Still reeling from the whirlwind of Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid? Or you loved the new Amazon miniseries? We’re here to help! These books are perfect if you like flawed but compelling characters, unusual storylines and can’t-put-it-down prose. Don’t forget to check the cloudLibrary app for e-book/audiobook versions of these titles. […]
Picture Books to Help Kids with Anxiety
If your young child worries a lot, they’re not alone! Anxiety is the second most common mental health problem in kids. From being alone to making friends at a new school, many situations can cause anxiety. Picture books about anxiety, mindfulness and overcoming fear give kids words to describe their feelings, reassure them anxiety is […]
11 Novels for Fans of the Bridgerton Books
Dearest readers: if you have a Bridgerton-shaped hole in your heart (and your reading list), do try these books. Within their pages you’ll find whip-smart heroines and dashing gentlemen mixed up in heart-fluttering plots. For e-books and audiobooks like these, gentle reader, peruse the Bridgerton Readalikes shelf on cloudLibrary. Reading widely, after all, is a […]
