New Items at HPL

Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for: 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.

U Is for Undertow By Grafton, Sue 2009-12 - Putnam Adult 9780399155970 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Through 20 excursions into the dark side of the human soul, Grafton has never written the same book twice. Once again, she breaks genre formulas, creating a twisting, complex, surprise-filled, and totally satisfying thriller. Kinsey Millhone agrees to help Michael Sutton locate a grave he discovered 21 years earlier, but as the investigation unfolds, Kinsey discovers Michael has an uneasy relationship with the truth. …More

Ford County By Grisham, John 2009-11 - Doubleday Books 9780385532457 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Grisham returns to Ford County, Mississippi, the setting of his immensely popular first novel, "A Time to Kill." This wholly surprising collection reminds readers once again why Grisham is one of America's favorite storytellers. …More

Divine Misdemeanors By Hamilton, Laurell K. 2009-12 - Ballantine Books 9780345495969 Check Our Catalog From the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling master of paranormal romance comes the latest installment in the Meredith Gentry series. As tension continues to mount, Merry refuses the throne of faerie and seeks to create a haven for her unborn children. …More

A King Is Born By Hernandez, Treasure 2009-11 - Urban Books 9781601621696 Check Our Catalog In her latest gritty installment in the Flint series, Hernandez delivers an action-packed, suspenseful story that brings readers back to the most dangerous city in America for another tale of crime and passion. …More

Big Juicy Lips By Hobbs, Allison 2008-10 - Strebor Books 9781593092078 Check Our Catalog From bestselling erotica author Hobbs comes this powerful tale with a twistedlove triangle. …More

Never Go Home Again By Holmes, Shannon 2005-09 - Atria Books 9780743496162 Check Our Catalog This coming-of-age story offers a fascinating firsthand account of the unforgiving inner-city streets and prison life, as well as a difficult lesson in accepting responsibility and moving on. …More

Midnight Rainbow By Howard, Linda 2009-10 - Severn House Publishers 9780727867926 Check Our Catalog Retired military expert Grant Sullivan is on a mission in Costa Rica to find hostage and socialite Jane Hamilton Greer. When Grant rescues her in a rather cavalier and physical fashion, no love is lost between them. But gradually their mutual attraction and passion becomes apparent. …More

Knit the Season By Jacobs, Kate 2009-11 - Putnam Adult 9780399156380 Check Our Catalog Another heartwarming Friday Night Knitting Club novel from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Jacobs. From Thanksgiving through Hanukkah and New Year's, "Knit the Season" is a story about the richness of family bonds and the joys of friendship. …More

Trial by Fire: A Novel of Suspense By Jance, J. A. 2009-12 - Touchstone Books 9781416563808 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Ali Reynolds returns in the newest adventure in the "New York Times"-bestselling series by Jance. …More

Little Black Girl Lost 4: The Diary of Josephine Baptiste By Johnson, Keith Lee 2009-02 - Urban Books 9781601621498 Check Our Catalog In this fifth installment, Johnson tells the harrowing and compelling story of Johnnie Wise's first ancestor to come to the new world. …More

Bayou By Love, Jeremy 2009-06 - Zuda 9781401223823 Check Our Catalog The first title from the original webcomics imprint of DC Comics! South of the Mason-Dixon Line lies a strange land of gods and monsters; a world parallel to our own, born from centuries of slavery, civil war, and hate. Lee Wagstaff is the daughter of a black sharecropper in the depression-era town of Charon, Mississippi. When Lily Westmoreland, her white playmate, is snatched by agents of an evil creature known as Bog, Lee's father is accused of kidnapping. Lee's only hope is to follow Lily's trail into this fantastic and frightening alternate world. Along the way she enlists the help of a benevolent, blues singing, swamp monster called Bayou. Together, Lee and Bayou trek across a hauntingly familiar Southern Neverland, confronting creatures both benign and malevolent, in an effort to rescue Lily and save Lee's father from being lynched. BAYOU VOL. 1 collects the first four chapters of the critically acclaimed webcomic series by Glyph Award nominee Jeremy Love. …More

La's Orchestra Saves the World By McCall Smith, Alexander 2009-12 - Pantheon Books 9780307378385 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title From the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series: a delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music. La escapes World War II-ravaged London and a shattered marriage and relocates to a small village. But can she really escape her past--or create a new life? …More

Nanny Returns By McLaughlin, Emma Author Kraus, Nicola 2009-12 - Atria Books 9781416585671 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title In the highly anticipated follow-up to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller, Nan returns to New York City after 10 years away. Discover how she--and the city--has changed in her absence. …More

The Reason Why By Stringer, Vickie M. 2009-08 - Atria Books 9781439166093 Check Our Catalog Stringer's debut novel "Let That Be the Reason" had launched her career as an "Essence"-bestselling author. Now comes "The Reason Why," which reveals how Pamela and Chino have become urban lit's Bonnie and Clyde. …More

Total Eclipse of the Heart By Zane 2009-12 - Atria Books 9780743499293 Check Our Catalog In this provocative tale of love and heartbreak, bestselling author Zane explores what happens when a woman caters to her emotional well-being and discovers the meaning of unconditional love. …More

iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life By Velez-Mitchell, Jane 2009-09 - Health Communications 9780757313714 Check Our Catalog CNN correspondent and nationally recognized expert on addiction and recovery, Velez-Mitchell shares her personal journey of gradually stripping away her compulsive cravings for everything in order to lead a more serene and authentic existence. …More

Literary Hoaxes: An Eye-Opening History of Famous Frauds By Katsoulis, Melissa 2009-11 - Skyhorse Publishing 9781602397941 Check Our Catalog The ultimate reader's-guide to the works that fooled publishers, readers, and critics the world over. …More

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast By Hammond, Amberrose 2009-08 - Haunted America 9781596296633 Check Our Catalog Western Michigan is home to some of the state's most picturesque places- and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher and enthusiast Amberrose Hammond exposes the mysterious and spirit-ridden world of many beloved Michigan destinations as she skillfully weaves narratives of a world unseen by most. From the lingering spirit forever working in the Grand Theatre and the band of melon-headed children prowling the Saugatuck State Park to the lights of the Lake Forest Cemetery staircase waiting to reveal one's place in the afterlife, these tales are sure to give pause to anyone daring enough to experience these hauntingly beautiful spots...after dark. …More

Roll Around Heaven: An All-True Accidental Spiritual Adventure By Maxwell, Jessica 2009-10 - Beyond Words Publishing 9781582702360 Check Our Catalog An all-true accidental spiritual adventure, "Roll Around Heaven" is filled with polished prose and travel-writer Maxwell's eye-opening and often humorous experiences. Her work will resonate with seekers and cynics, nature lovers and travel enthusiasts alike. …More

Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future By Yellen, Pamela G. 2009-03 - Vanguard Press 9781593154967 Check Our Catalog "Bank on Yourself" outlines a one-of-a-kind, risk-free methodology that allows investors to profit from money they spend today by funding their retirement plan for tomorrow. …More

The Weeping Goldsmith: Discoveries in the Secret Land of Myanmar By Kress, W. John Photographer Kress, W. John Foreword by Davis, Wade 2009-09 - Abbeville Press 9780789210326 Check Our Catalog …More

A Brilliant Darkness: The Extraordinary Life and Disappearance of Ettore Majorana, the Troubled Genius of the Nuclear Age By Magueijo, Joao 2009-11 - Basic Books 9780465009039 Check Our Catalog One of the greatest mysteries of twentieth-century science: a tormented genius discovers a key element of atomic fission, then disappears forever …More

The Deadly Dinner Party & Other Medical Detective Stories By Edlow, Jonathan A. 2009-09 - Yale University Press 9780300125580 Check Our Catalog Picking up where Berton Roueche's "The Medical Detectives" left off, "The Deadly Dinner Party" presents fifteen edge-of-your-seat, real-life medical detective stories written by a practicing physician. …More

When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin By Wall, Mick 2009-11 - St. Martin's Press 9780312590000 Check Our Catalog Veteran rock journalist Wall tells the comprehensive and yet intimately detailed story of Led Zeppelin--the band that pushed the envelope on both creativity and excess, even by rock 'n' roll standards. …More

I Still Have It...I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It: Confessions of a Fiftysomething By Rudner, Rita 2008-05 - Harmony 9780307394590 Check Our Catalog Rudner--comedienne and bestselling author of "Naked Beneath My Clothes"--tackles the inevitabilities of growing older in her own hilarious, knowing way. …More

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Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

La'Ron Williams, Storyteller January 30, 2010 2:00 pm Djembe drums, mbira music, and spontaneous song accompany La'Ron's tales from African and African American traditions.  His dramatic skills and audience rapport have made him one of the Midwest's top storytellers.  Says La'Ron, "I always sing.  I always wear traditional African dress.  And I always have a good time." Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Monday Storytime February 1, 2010 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Toddler Storytime February 1, 2010 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Evening Toddler Storytime February 2, 2010 6:45 pm Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	For the Love of Chocolate February 2 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room. Join Veronica Muscat, from the Herb Society, as she explains why chocolate is an herb.  As a special treat, there will be tasting after the talk.  Free and open to the public. For more information  call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Tuesday Storytime February 2, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Mini Class on Facebook February 2 2:00 pm This week in the Julia Hackley Room we will be doing an overview of Facebook, a social networking site.  This is a watch and learn class, but feel free to bring your own laptop. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Monday Storytime February 8, 2010 6:45 pm Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Toddler Storytime February 8, 2010 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

African American Genealogy February 9 6:30 pm Julia Hackley Room Dawn Kelly, from the Muskegon Genealogical Society, will be on hand to discuss doing African American Genealogy.  She will help people get started and explain the sources available for doing family research. African American Genealogy can be particularly difficult, but Dawn’s expert advice will get people moving on the right track. Free. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.

	Evening Toddler Storytime February 9, 2010 6:45 pm Youth Services Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds.  Toddlers and grownups attend together.  Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

	Tuesday Storytime February 9, 2010 11:00 am Youth Services Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Sign up required. Call 231-722-7276 x 230

	Ulysses Group February 9, 2010 10:00 am Julia Hackley room. Book Discussion Group.  This month's book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Anne Barrows.  For more information call 231-722-7276.

	Computer Class--Intro to the Internet February 10, 2010 9:00 - 10:30 am Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on March 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

	Computer Class--Intro to the Internet February 10, 2010 6:00 - 7:30 pm Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on March 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library.

	MS Support Group February 10, 2010 5:30 pm Torrent House.

	Yarnspinners February 10, 2010 7:00 pm Torrent House.  Storytelling Group.

Chocolate and Stories with the Yarnspinners February 13, 2010 Enjoy a Valentine Storytime for ages 4 to 10 with the Yarnspinners,  Muskegon’s favorite storytelling troupe.    They’ll share stories with a Valentine twist from around the world.   Chocolate making follows the stories, with kids creatiing yummy chocolate hearts to give that special someone.                                    Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.

Family Genealogy Workshop February 13, 2010 10:30 am Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department.  For more information call 231-722-7276 x 233