Read/Watch/Listen

Enjoy a range of live and pre-recorded talks from bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions of the author. All events are free and open to the public.  For a complete list of upcoming talks, or to register, visit https://libraryc.org/yourmiddlesexlibrary.

With the Indie Author Project, provided by the Library of Virginia, anyone in Virginia can share their writing through the Indie Virgina collection. If you are just getting started, you can use Pressbooks Plus to create your eBook and then upload it to Indie Virginia. For authors who already have their eBook created, you can simply submit it to Indie Virginia.

Readers can also browse a collection of great self-published content from authors across the Commonwealth either with the BiblioBoard website or using the BiblioBoard app for iOS or Android devices. Find more information and get started at Virginia Writes.

Day by Day VA is a family literacy calendar featuring a book recommendation, a song, an activity, a video and additional resource links for every day of the year. Grouped by seasons and themes, the entries are intended to provide school readiness activities and behaviors in which caregivers can engage their little ones.

Can’t decide what to read next? Need a recommendation for a child, student, or family member? Use NoveList to discover your next favorite author, series, or title!