Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole In her new masterpiece, the author of the bestselling phenomenon Quiet reveals the power of a bittersweet outlook on life, and why we’ve been so blind to its value. With Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! This book list is for all the moms who love to escape into a story. Whether you love curling up with a thriller or historical fiction in your limited free time, we have you covered. Treat yourself, and check out one of these books from the Homewood Public…
May is Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the individuals of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent and their cultural and historical contributions to the United States. We have collected a list of memoirs, novels, and nonfiction collections by Asian/Pacific Islander authors to showcase the varied and rich cultures within the Asian and…
Happy Shakespeare day! Perhaps one of the most popular ways of celebrating the bard is to speak like him. To better understand the language prevalent at the time, we recommend learning more about the time period itself. For that reason, we’ve curated a list of historical non-fiction focusing on the Elizabethan time period in which…
Celebrate Earth Day by checking out some books from the Homewood Public Library! Whether you want to learn about sustainability or find fiction that focuses on our planet, we have you covered! The books below discuss topics from fast fashion to climate change to the life of a tree. Today is great day to read…
Over the past few years, Colleen Hoover has become one of the most popular, in-demand authors. Her books have remained on the bestsellers lists, but they have flown off library shelves. Although she is mostly known for her gripping romances, her novel Verity is a thriller that you cannot forget. If you have already read…
