As we witness history within the World Games of 2022, take some time to reflect on past athletic achievements in these biographies and histories on famous athletes! All In: An Autobiography An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of a champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness…
Eighty years ago on December 7, shortly before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese aircraft dove from the sky in a surprise bombing attack on Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 Americans (including civilians) and wounding over 1,000. The Japanese managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 American naval…
A memoir in graphic novel form, this funny but moving story details the author’s relationship with her sexually repressed father, particularly in how that relationship affected her coming to terms with her own sexuality. The title is the author’s play on the words “funeral home,” which was their family’s business. As is the case…
Ever wondered about the lives of celebrities? What kind of upbringing they had, where their drive to succeed comes from, or how they overcame tragedies in their pasts? Find out from the celebrities themselves with these eBooks and digital audiobooks on Libby! For help with Libby or the Libby app contact the Homewood Library Informationist…
The Crab is a Water Sign so they can be a bit unpredictable. Those born under the Cancer sign are sensitive, empathetic, sometimes insecure, and very intuitive. We chose books that explore these qualities and the watery depths of this sign. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – An exquisite ode that sensitive Cancers will…
