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True Crime: Texas-Style

From serial killers to snakeskin boot-wearing snake oil swindlers, Texas has a seemingly unlimited supply of homegrown true crime.

Nonfiction Spotlight

Explore the world between the covers of a book!

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True Crime: Texas-Style

From serial killers to snakeskin boot-wearing snake oil swindlers, Texas has a seemingly unlimited supply of homegrown true crime.

Summer Reading Challenge #4: Brushing Up on Your Skills

For the fourth week of Summer Reading, brush up on your skills! Check out these titles to improve on your skills or pick up a new hobby.

Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks

Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle

Jul 23rd | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Online Event
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as…

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Jul 31st | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A…

A Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration

Aug 5th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. Registration is open!

A Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration

Aug 5th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Title and event full event description are forthcoming! Registration is open! *Note: While the book will be discussed, please be aware the…

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!

New Titles in Print

Book Recommendations for Kids

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.

New eBooks

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.
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