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Accepting Maker-in-Residence Applications
Herrick District Library is looking for West Michigan creatives for our Summer and Fall 2025 Maker-in-Residence programs.
Sophie Irwin
“Perhaps,” Aunt Dorothy said softly, pulling a comb slowly through the tangles, “we ought all to try to be a little kinder. Perhaps that is what being ‘good’ is—trying to pass on kindness, even when it is not convenient. I’m sure you could begin now, if you so wished.”
― Sophie Irwin, A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting
Historical Romance
Warm your heart with these historical romance reads this winter!
Author Spotlight: Sophie Irwin
The chilly season is upon us but you can warm your heart with the Regency romances with a modern flair from author Sophie Irwin.
Mannerpunk Books
Basically if you describe a book as "Jane Austen meets X," you've likely found a Mannerpunk novel.
More to Try
Featured Author
Healthy Eating
“Develop a healthy relationship with food. If you’re hungry, eat. If you’re full, don’t eat. Eat vegetables to be good to your body, but eat ice cream to be good to your soul. ― Tina Tran
Celebrity Cookbooks
Want to try a new dish? Familiar faces share their beloved recipes.
Healthy Cookbooks
We all feasted maybe a little too much over the holiday season. You might be craving some healthier meals.
Celebrity Cookbooks
Want to try a new dish? Familiar faces share their beloved recipes.
Healthy Cookbooks
We all feasted maybe a little too much over the holiday season. You might be craving some healthier meals.
More to Try
More to Try
Audiobooks
Hands free reading. Absorb a book while you drive, exercise, clean the house, walk the dog.
Romance on Ice
Gotta love a hockey player. Listen to that romance bloom on audio from Hoopla.
Women in Historical Fiction
Large collection of historical fiction audiobooks featuring women.
Nonfiction Audiobooks
Do you have a New Year's resolution to learn more? Try a nonfiction audiobook.
More Audiobooks
Award Winning Books
Award Winning Books
National Book Award
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for achievement in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and Young People's Literature literature.
Hugo Award
A group of awards presented annually by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works.
Audie Award
The Audie Award granted by the Audio Publishers Association, recognizes outstanding audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
National Book Award
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for achievement in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and Young People's Literature literature.
Hugo Award
A group of awards presented annually by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works.
Audie Award
The Audie Award granted by the Audio Publishers Association, recognizes outstanding audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
More Reading Resources
NovelistPlus
Get hand-crafted recommendations, articles, and lists for fiction, series, and nonfiction titles, created by librarians.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Reading resources for the blind and print disabled.
BookPage Online
Find book reviews, recommendations, and more in this digital version of the BookPage magazine.
NovelistPlus
Get hand-crafted recommendations, articles, and lists for fiction, series, and nonfiction titles, created by librarians.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Reading resources for the blind and print disabled.
BookPage Online
Find book reviews, recommendations, and more in this digital version of the BookPage magazine.
