Start your autumn off right with some great novels nominated for the coveted Booker Prize throughout the years! This is a mix of nominated and winning titles, because plenty of amazing books don’t win! Featured books: Top row: The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton; If I Survive You, Jonathan Escoffery. Middle row: The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma; A […]
This month’s booklist features absurd science fiction and fantasy to make you laugh!
July is National Parks & Recreation Month! Time to celebrate parks, the great outdoors, and Leslie Knope.
June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month! Celebrate Caribbean contributions to American history, life, and culture. You can explore this and other booklists on our Booklists page!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health affects us all– learn more at the National Alliance on Mental Health’s website (NAMI). You can explore this and other booklists on our Booklists page!
Black history is American history! Celebrate and learn about Black history all year long–it’s as easy as visiting the library; or reading a book (Libby, Hoopla), watching a movie (Kanopy, Hoopla), or listening to some tunes (Freegal, Hoopla) from the comfort of your phone or other personal device. Need some reading suggestions? Check out our […]
January is National Book Blitz Month! Time to start (or finish!) that book you’ve been meaning to read. Need some suggestions? Check out our list below or find some other staff suggestions on our booklist page!
What books (etc.) old or new did HPL staff love this year?? Find out below! You can also access all staff booklists to see more recommendations.
With the arrival of the cold weather, it’s time to embrace the cozy side! We’ve got you covered with some cozy books, activities, and movies. Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Cozy list!
The Spooky Season has arrived and we have just the books and movies to help you celebrate! Visit our Booklist page to download this and other custom booklists prepared by our librarians! You can also scroll below to dive into our Pool list!