Books

Summer of Reckoning

Former Richmonder Virginia Pye's new novel, "Marriage and Other Monuments," takes place in the volatile summer of 2020.

Life Lessons from Sports

Author of “Playing for Power: Black Resistance in Amateur Basketball and Football in Jim Crow Virginia” to speak at VMHC.

Scroll Call RVA

Looking back at some favorite local literary moments of 2025.

A Historic Friendship

Author to discuss candid opinions Frederick Douglas held of Abraham Lincoln at VMHC.

Anti-Monarchical Art

Author of book about political art during the American Revolution to speak at VMHC.

Sick River

Author to speak about the infamous Kepone environmental disaster in Hopewell.

Kitchen Ghosts

Award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson pays homage to five generations of Black country cooks.

A Richer History

In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, Library of Virginia offers virtual book talk with Pulitzer winner Kathleen DuVal.

A Restoration Education

Author and director of restoration for Thomas Jefferson's retreat Poplar Forest to speak at VMHC.

The Politics of Food

James Beard Award-winning chef, artist and author Bryant Terry works at the intersection of food, culture and social justice.

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