Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month is September 15 through October 15. This is a time to promote Hispanic and Latinx histories and cultures. What better way to celebrate than to check out one of the books below? We have picked out Latinx stories for all ages. Stop by the Homewood Public Library to find books to read…
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…
Have your cake and read it too! These books give recipes as well as a good story. Start with an Appetizer: How has food shaped writers? Here are some memoirs with recipes Crying in H Mart This is a memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this…
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…
As we enter the second week of the long-awaited and postponed 2020 Olympics, remembering the histories that occur during such an event comes to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Want to learn more about historical occurrences surrounding the Olympics as we near the end? Check out some of our titles below! Fast Girls: A Novel…
When Women Invented Television: The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong It was the Golden Age of Radio and powerful men were making millions in advertising dollars reaching thousands of listeners every day. When television arrived, few radio moguls were interested in the upstart industry…
