Featured Lists
AIDS Remembrance Day & Looking Forward
World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic and remembering those we've lost to it.
Mystery Spotlight
Looking for more Mystery in your life? We have curated lists for all tastes!
A Taste of Fall!
It's officially Autumn! Not that you'd know it by the weather or anything... Maybe these delicious cozy mysteries will help!
Mystery
Curated by HCPL's Juvenile Probation Specialists. Most titles available in print, eBook, and downloadable audiobook format
Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks
YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard
Dec 5th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Virtual chat with #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard.
Virtual Author Talk with Stephanie Land
Dec 12th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, "Class."
A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle
Jan 10th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations.
Retirement Planning Advice with Author Rajiv Nagaich
Jan 23rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Start your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice!
Book Clubs –
 We’ve Got You Covered
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
New Titles in Print
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
Banned Books
Banned Books Week is October 1st-7th! Here are some of the 810 banned books in Texas schools and the reasons they were banned
Gutsy Reads for Teens
Grab a read from this list while you listen to Olivia Rodrigo's new album Guts! This list highlights the depth of young women's experiences
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.
