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Kids Titles - Try Something New

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 3:05pm

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Third WheelHas your kid read every Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Percy Jackson and the Olympians title?  Worse yet, is he or she on a long waiting list for the next one?  If your child is chomping at the bit waiting for the next “must read” title out there, why not take the opportunity to discover a new author or series you haven’t tried before?

Best Reads of 2012 Selected by Book Hunters

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 10:10am

Are you looking for something good to read?  The HCPL Book Hunters have selected the best books they read in 2012.  Selections include adult fiction and adult nonfiction; children's literature; and teen literature. For personalized book recommendations, fill out a Book Hunters profile today.

PinterestSeveral titles were picked by multiple book hunters; these are featured below.  Visit us on Pinterest for the complete selection of titles.

What Do I Read Next?

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 1:42pm

Ahh, the anticipation of coming to the end of a really great story – the excitement builds, the action is riveting, the ending is awesome …and  then you realize you’re out of books! You’re out of ideas and your favorite authors all seem to be on vacation.  Now what?
Now is when you let our BookHunters service step in.  Just fill out the form and we’ll get back to you with 10 different authors/titles to try out. The form has a number of questions about your reading preferences so we can get the best matches possible. 

HCPL Book Hunters Receives 2012 Highsmith Library Award

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 7:59am

Book Hunters AwardWe are very excited to announce that the  Book Hunters! Your Personal Reading Consultants is the public library recipient of the 2012 Highsmith Library Award from the Texas Library Association. eBranch Librarian Grace Lillevig and Linda Stevens, Coordinator of Marketing and Programming accepted the award of behalf of Harris County Public Library at the Second General Session at the TLA conference, in Houston on April 19, 2012.  The award is for “libraries that have implemented creative marketing projects and/or promotions to enhance their visibility within their service community.”  

The Book Hunters service offers personalized book recommendations based on the preferences listed by the reader.  Are you looking for something new to read?  Try it out today.

Congratulations to all of the Harris County Public Library Book Hunters

Best Reads of 2011 Selected by Book Hunters

Submitted by Grace Lillevig on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 4:25pm

Are you looking for something good to read?  The HCPL Book Hunters have selected the best books they read in 2011.  Selections include adult fiction, older fiction, and nonfiction; children's literature; and teen literature. For personalized book recommendations, fill out a Book Hunters profile today.

PinterestSeveral titles in each category were picked by multiple book hunters; these are featured below.  Visit us on Pinterest for the complete selection of titles.

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