February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to observing and honoring the achievements and triumphs of Black individuals throughout history. In order to commemorate this time, we have curated lists of classics, poetry, contemporary fiction, memoirs, and historical non-fiction written by Black authors. Be sure to check them out! Classics…
Happy Lunar New Year! Put on your best red outfit, pass out those envelopes, and enjoy the fireworks to celebrate the new year! This year is the year of the Tiger; a personality considered authoritative, emotional, courageous, and intense. We’ve curated a list of books not only featuring this year’s animal but also the personality…
“In the fall of 1903, industry in Birmingham was in full bloom. The opportunity to advertise Birmingham to the nation and the world with an exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair presented itself, eventually taking the form of a sculpture of iron, the largest in the world.”* From these circumstances, Vulcan was formed,…
Capricorns are the most determined and driven out of all the zodiac signs. You don’t let anything stand in the way of you achieving your goals and each of the books shown below features a character (or two!) that are incredibly determined in the path they have chosen. These characters are smart––they take risks, but…
Join us as we welcome international authority on near-death states, Dr. P.M.H. Atwater. Dr. Atwater is the author of 10 books, and her writings have also appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. She has lectured twice at the United Nations and guested on TV and radio talk shows such as Larry King Live, Entertainment Tonight,…
Shades Creek Flowing Through Time is rich in imagery and historical detail regarding Shades Creek and its surroundings. Produced by the Alabama Historical Society, Flowing Through Time offers insight and perspective on recent conservation efforts, the creek’s historical significance to industrial development and its continuing importance to the modern community. The book includes interesting details about…
