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Book Hunters List for Healthy Boundaries and Perspectives
This personalized reading list was created by HCPL Book Hunters. Visit https://hcpl.net/book-hunters/ to request your own custom list.
Nonfiction Spotlight
Explore the world between the covers of a book!
Book Hunters List for Healthy Boundaries and Perspectives
This personalized reading list was created by HCPL Book Hunters. Visit https://hcpl.net/book-hunters/ to request your own custom list.
Celebrate Houston's Founding!
On Aug. 30, 1836, the Allen Bros. founded Houston at the junction of White Oak and Buffalo Bayous. Learn all about Space City here!
Book Hunters List for Healthy Boundaries and Perspectives
This personalized reading list was created by HCPL Book Hunters. Visit https://hcpl.net/book-hunters/ to request your own custom list.
Celebrate Houston's Founding!
On Aug. 30, 1836, the Allen Bros. founded Houston at the junction of White Oak and Buffalo Bayous. Learn all about Space City here!
Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos- Dr. Tasha Eurich
Aug 28th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about…
Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Maehrer
Sep 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times…
Argue Less and Talk More with Expert Jefferson Fisher
Sep 10th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about…
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos- Dr. Tasha Eurich
Aug 28th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about…
Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Maehrer
Sep 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times…
Argue Less and Talk More with Expert Jefferson Fisher
Sep 10th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about…
Book Clubs –
 We’ve Got You Covered
Book clubs are a great way to connect with other book lovers and find fantastic new reads. HCPL has book clubs for a wide variety of interests. Find out what we're reading, register and we'll see you there!
Book Club Events
Spotlight on Comics & Graphic Novels
What's better than a great book? A great book with great artwork! HCPL has graphic novels for adults, teens and kids in print and eBook formats
Staff Lists
Nothing But Net: Basketball Books for Teens
A small selection of young adult books about basketball featuring graphic novels, eBooks and print.
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 9-12
Selections featuring American-style graphic novels from the 2025 TLA Maverick List. For the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4hzLslW
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 6-8
Graphic Novels for teens in grades 6-8. This list highlights the American style graphic novel titles on the 2025 award list.
Nothing But Net: Basketball Books for Teens
A small selection of young adult books about basketball featuring graphic novels, eBooks and print.
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 9-12
Selections featuring American-style graphic novels from the 2025 TLA Maverick List. For the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4hzLslW
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 6-8
Graphic Novels for teens in grades 6-8. This list highlights the American style graphic novel titles on the 2025 award list.
New eBooks
Tools & Resources for Readers
Author Alerts!
Get a text or email when we order new titles by your favorite authors!
Novelist Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers in grades K-12.
Gale Books & Authors
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Author Alerts!
Get a text or email when we order new titles by your favorite authors!
Novelist Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers in grades K-12.
Gale Books & Authors
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.