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Pioneering Women of Hollywood
Hollywood, from its earliest days, was built by women directors, writers, and other less high profile roles.
Nonfiction Spotlight
Explore the world between the covers of a book!
Pioneering Women of Hollywood
Hollywood, from its earliest days, was built by women directors, writers, and other less high profile roles.
2025 TLA Texas Topaz List: Nonfiction for Adults
Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning.
Pioneering Women of Hollywood
Hollywood, from its earliest days, was built by women directors, writers, and other less high profile roles.
2025 TLA Texas Topaz List: Nonfiction for Adults
Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning.
Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks
In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Mar 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new…
Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Jennifer Weiner
Mar 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional…
Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
Apr 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By…
Author Talk with Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Apr 8th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and…
In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Mar 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new…
Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Jennifer Weiner
Mar 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional…
Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
Apr 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By…
Author Talk with Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Apr 8th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and…
Book Clubs –
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Find a Book Club
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.
