Featured Lists
CREEP, Dirty Tricks, & Deep Throat: Watergate, 50 Years On
Watergate seems quaint now, but it shapes the way politics and presidents are perceived by the electorate and covered by the media even now.
Nonfiction Spotlight
Explore the world between the covers of a book!
CREEP, Dirty Tricks, & Deep Throat: Watergate, 50 Years On
Watergate seems quaint now, but it shapes the way politics and presidents are perceived by the electorate and covered by the media even now.
Summer Reading Challenge #9: Journey of a Lifetime
Go on a journey of a lifetime! Check out these incredible true stories.
Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks
Gulf Coast Reads presents Julia Heaberlin LIVE
Oct 30th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Harris County Public Library and the #gulfcoastreads Committee are thrilled to host Julia Heaberlin, bestselling author of the 2024…
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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
Going for the Gold!
Interested in immersing yourself more into the world of the sports you'll see at the Paris Olympics? Pick some of these books to start!
True Colors
YA graphic novels that explore different experiences and identities within the LGBTQ+ community!
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.
