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It Takes a Thief:  True Art Crimes

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History By Edsel, Robert M. With Witter, Bret 2010-09 - Center Street 9781599951508 Check Our Catalog In a race against time, behind enemy lines, often unarmed, a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, art historians, and others, called the Momuments Men, risked their lives scouring Europe to save the world's great art from the Nazis. …More

Thieves of Book Row: New York's Most Notorious Rare Book Ring and the Man Who Stopped It By McDade, Travis 2013-06 - Oxford University Press, USA 9780199922666 Check Our Catalog …More

The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft By Boser, Ulrich 2010-03 - Harper 9780061451843 Check Our Catalog One museum, two thieves, and the Boston underworld--this account tells the true story behind the lost Gardner masterpieces and the art detectives who swore to get them back. b&w illustrations throughout. color photo insert. …More

Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures By Wittman, Robert K. With Shiffman, John 2011-06 - Broadway Books 9780307461483 Check Our Catalog Armed with a scholar's passion, a con man's smile, and a daredevil's nerves, Wittman--former leader of the FBI's Art Crime Team--had pulled off undercover operations all over the world. In "Priceless," readers learn about the greatest unsolved art heist of the 20th century. …More

The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece By Dolnick, Edward 2006-06 - Harper Perennial 9780060531188 Check Our Catalog This suspense-filled book tells the true story of the 1994 theft of Edvard Munch's masterpiece "The Scream" from the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway, and the brilliant detective who gets it back. Includes a 16-page b&w photo insert. …More

Hot Art: Chasing Thieves and Detectives Through the Secret World of Stolen Art By Knelman, Joshua 2012-03 - Tin House Books 9781935639381 Check Our Catalog "Hot Art" traces Knelman's five-year immersion in the shadowy world of art theft, where he uncovers a devious game that takes him from Egypt to Los Angeles, New York to London, and back again, through a web of deceit, violence, and corruption. …More

Upcoming Events at HPL

THANKSGIVING CRAFT FOR KIDS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 Get ready for Thanksgiving with a cool holiday make and take turkey craft and a holiday treat.

DIY ORNAMENTS FOR KIDS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013 Kids--come make a Christmas ornament for your tree at home and ours. We will have all the supplies you need to make a spectacular ornament for a beautiful tree.

TEEN ADVISORY MEETING 4:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 TEEN EVENT: Are you a Muskegon-area teen in Grades 9-12 wanting to make a difference in your community? Do you have great ideas about what should be happening in Muskegon? Want to develop events & activities for teens? Come check out HPL's Teen Advisory Board. The first get together will be in the Reading Room at HPL..Pizza and pop will be provided!

REINDEER PETTING ZOO 1:00 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 See live reindeer here at Hackley Public Library! The reindeer will be outside on the lawn of the Muskegon Public Schools' Administration Building, on Webster Avenue, kitty-corner from the library. Come upstairs to the Children's Department of the library for a reindeer-themed art project either BEFORE OR AFTER you see the reindeer. Learn about reindeer and how they live.

HPL's New Books

Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for: 2013.  To see new books from other years try:  2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.

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Styles of Seduction By Thomas, Jacquelin 2013-08 - Kimani Press 9780373863211 Check Our Catalog Manhattan's most successful, cutting-edge designer, Kyle Hamilton, has a flair for what's hot and hip in the city's competitive fashion world. And with his sensual good looks, the dedicated bachelor has his choice of any womanNexcept Zoe Sinclair, the one who got away. Original. …More

Sideline Scandals By Tucker, Pat 2013-09 - Strebor Books 9781593094799 Check Our Catalog …More

Identical By Turow, Scott 2013-10 - Grand Central Publishing 9781455527205 Check Our Catalog State Senator Paul Giannis is a candidate for Mayor of Kindle County. His identical twin brother Cass is newly released from prison, 25 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Dita Kronon. When Evon Miller, an ex-FBI agent who is the head of security for the Kronon family business, and private investigator Tim Brodie begin a re-investigation of Dita's death, a complex web of murder, sex, and betrayal-as only Scott Turow could weave-dramatically unfolds.. …More

Sanctuary Line By Urquhart, Jane 2013-09 - Maclehose Press Quercus 9781623650162 Check Our Catalog Claire Messud praised Jane Urquhart as having "a great gift for the historical novel, for the melding of ideas, events and individuals into a significant whole." In "Sanctuary Line" Urquhart has created a nuanced and moving novel about family legacies, love, and betrayal. …More

The Family Business 2 By Weber, Carl With Hernandez, Treasure 2013-08 - Urban Books 9781601625595 Check Our Catalog The second novel in the family business series. …More

Wild about You By Wells, Robin 2003-07 - Love Spell 9780505525352 Check Our Catalog …More

Doing Hard Time By Woods, Stuart 2013-10 - Putnam Adult 9780399164149 Check Our Catalog When Stone Barrington embarks on a trip to Bel-Air to check in on some business and personal concerns, he expects a relaxing break from the fast pace and mean streets of New York. But trouble never takes a vacation, and it has a way of finding Stone. A case that had seemingly been resolved has returned in full force--with lethal results. And this deadly situation makes for strange bedfellows when Stone finds himself teamed with the least likely ally . . . a gentleman of unique abilities, who can fly below the radar and above the law. …More

Another Time, Another Place By Zane Author Johnson, Rique Author Lewis, Shawan 2008-06 - Strebor Books 9781593090586 Check Our Catalog Five of the hottest African-American authors conduct a sensual, romantic journey back in time: where pharaohs rule, love and unbridled passion collide, and the glorious future looms large. …More

Construction News

HPL will close on December 2nd so the circulation department can move into the Julia Hackley Room, Reference can move into the main reading room, and the scaffolding can be installed in the circulation area. Local History will remain open.  Items due on the 2nd can be put into the drop box or returned on December 3rd with no penalty.

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Upcoming Events at HPL

LEGOS ROBOTICS WITH THE MUSKEGON AREA ROBOTICS STUDENTS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 Love Legos? Take it to the next level with the Muskegon Area Robitics Students as they share their projects, insights and Lego experience to show you how far Legos can go.

THANKSGIVING CRAFT FOR KIDS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 Get ready for Thanksgiving with a cool holiday make and take turkey craft and a holiday treat.

DIY ORNAMENTS FOR KIDS 2:00 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013 Kids--come make a Christmas ornament for your tree at home and ours. We will have all the supplies you need to make a spectacular ornament for a beautiful tree.

Staff Picks

We like to read, and we like to share what we read! This is a list of recent favorites. STAFF PICKS

Perfect Holiday Meals Feeling anxious about your meal plans for the upcoming holidays? Never fear, Ree Drummond is here! Known for her wildly popular blog, the Pioneer Woman, Drummond is also a cookbook author and host of a popular Food Network show. Her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays, is filled with 140 recipes and full menus tailored to compliment each major holiday, from a full Thanksgiving turkey feast to Christmas rum cake to New Year's Day healthy resolution smoothies. Drummond can help take some of the stress and guesswork out of holiday meal preparation so you can have more time to sit back and enjoy the occasion.

Want to see all the staff picks?  In Encore (our catalog) search for HPL Staff Picks. To sign up for this, or any of our newsletters, check out our Newsletter sign up page.

The Wedding By Sparks, Nicholas 2005-07 - Warner Vision 9780446615860 Check Our Catalog From America's favorite chronicler of love stories continues the legacy of his classic "The Notebook" with the story of an ordinary man who goes to extraordinary lengths to win back the love of his life. The story flows smoothly and and has a rich ending that takes one by surprise and is pleasant. …More

Messy Me! By McGee, Marni Illustrator Biscoe, Cee 2011-05 - Good Books 9781561487165 Check Our Catalog Bold colors illustrate Little Bear's playful and chaotic life. An ideal storyto share with little ones. Full color. …More

Fifteen Animals! By Boynton, Sandra 2008-10 - Workman Publishing 9780761130666 Check Our Catalog The latest of the Boynton on Board Books, "Fifteen Animals!" is not only a unique counting book--count the Bobs, pets, bunnies, and fish--it also comes with a free song available via download. …More

Goodnight Moon By Brown, Margaret Wise Illustrator Hurd, Clement 1991-08 - HarperFestival 9780694003617 Check Our Catalog A Children's Bestseller - 2004 A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his room, in this classic story told with gently lulling words and soothing illustrations. 1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children). Full color. …More

Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! By Dr Seuss Author Corriher 1996-11 - Random House Children's Books 9780679882817 Check Our Catalog With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C. …More

When I Grow Up (Little Critter) By Mayer, Mercer 2003-06 - Random House Books for Young Readers 9780375826320 Check Our Catalog Little Critter considers different occupations. …More

The Path of Names By Goelman, Ari 2013-04 - Arthur A. Levine Books 9780545474306 Check Our Catalog Thirteen-year-old Dahlia's reluctance about attending Camp Arava changes to wonder as strange things begin to happen, and soon she is connecting with David Schank, a student of the kabbala, and the maze he built at the camp in the 1930s. …More

Bo at Ballard Creek By Hill, Kirkpatrick Illustrator Pham, LeUyen 2013-06 - Henry Holt & Company 9780805093513 Check Our Catalog It's the 1920s, and Bo was headed for an Alaska orphanage when she won the hearts of two tough gold miners who set out to raise her, enthusiastically helped by all the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village. …More

Invisible Nature: Healing the Destructive Divide Between People and the Environment By Worthy, Kenneth 2013-08 - Prometheus Books 9781616147631 Check Our Catalog …More

Fever 1793 By Anderson, Laurie Halse 2002-03 - Aladdin Paperbacks 9780689848919 Check Our Catalog In 1793 the Cook Coffeehouse outside of Philadelphia is a haven for those fleeing from the fever sweeping across the mosquito-infested city. Fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook loses her childhood playmate to the fever and struggles to keep her family and its business alive. HPL patron:  In this book the main character, Mattie, has to grow up and learn how to be a woman at an early age while the Yellow Fever creeps closer to her home.  It is a very good book. …More

Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool By Franquemont, Abby 2009-12 - Interweave Press 9781596681552 Check Our Catalog With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of using a hand spindle. Combining fascinating historical narratives with vivid photography, this all-encompassing tour of the spindle affirms the tool's enduring legacy. …More

Book Review-Fever 1793

Audio books are a wonderful invention.  You can listen to a book while doing something that may not require your whole attention, like housework or exercising.  I've recenlty started walking during my lunch hours, so naturally I decided to "read" at the same time by listening to an audiobook through our Overdrive collection. I decided to read Fever, 1793 a fictionalized account of the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia in 1793.  It is actually a Young Adult novel with a teenaged protaganist.  I thought it was fascinating.  The story is told by Mattie Cook, a 14 year old whose mother runs a coffee house.  The author goes into a lot of detail of how people lived in 1793 Philadelphia, in addition to the yellow fever outbreak itself.  I was interested enough that I looked it up to see how much was actual history vs fiction, and was pleasantly surprised at how much was fact.  It was also interesting to learn that although we now know what causes yellow fever (spread through mosquitios) there is still no cure. This is a great book if you like colonial settings, stories told from a younger person's perspective, stories about how natural disasters affect people, or historical fiction in general.  Because it is a young adult book it is a bit shorter than adult books and is less graphic.  A very enjoyable book.

Fever 1793 By Anderson, Laurie Halse 2002-03 - Aladdin Paperbacks 9780689848919 Check Our Catalog In 1793 the Cook Coffeehouse outside of Philadelphia is a haven for those fleeing from the fever sweeping across the mosquito-infested city. Fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook loses her childhood playmate to the fever and struggles to keep her family and its business alive. HPL patron:  In this book the main character, Mattie, has to grow up and learn how to be a woman at an early age while the Yellow Fever creeps closer to her home.  It is a very good book. …More

Other books by the same author.

Catalyst By Anderson, Laurie Halse 2003-09 - Speak 9780142400012 Check Our Catalog From the author of "Speak" comes a novel that confronts the conundrum of young adult life. Kate manages her life by organizing it as logically as the periodic table. She can handle it all--or so she thinks. Then things dramatically change. …More

Speak By Anderson, Laurie Halse 2011-05 - Square Fish 9780312674397 Check Our Catalog In this powerful novel, a teenage heroine delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school. …More

Chains By Anderson, Laurie Halse 2010-01 - Atheneum Books 9781416905868 Check Our Catalog A National Book Award finalist. At the start of the Revolutionary War, Isabelis sold to a cruel loyalist family, even though she has been promised freedomby her former owner. Soon faced with the choice of working for or against theBritish, Isabel chooses to work with anyone who can help her. 5 1/8 x7 5/8. …More

Complimentary Reads

A Doctor Like Papa By Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie Illustrator Bernardin, James 2002-05 - HarperCollins 9780060293192 Check Our Catalog Margaret holds tight to her dream of becoming a doctor just like her papa--a career that is no easy feat for a girl in early 20th-century Vermont. When a terrible virus breaks out, it's suddenly up to her to make the right choice. Illustrations. …More

Graveyard Girl By Myers, Anna 2001-03 - Turtleback Books 9780613359542 Check Our Catalog -- Sequoyah Childrens Book Award, Masterlist -- American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists", 1995 "A grim historical moment has been effectively used by the author to show the ability of the human spirit to endure, survive, and renew itself". -- SLJ. "A harrowing tale of loss and redemption". -- KR. 1995. …More

Good-Bye Billy Radish By Skurzynski, Gloria 1996-10 - Turtleback Books 9780613004701 Check Our Catalog This is the poignant story of the friendship between two boys, Hank Kerner and Bazyli Radichevych, called Billy Radish, set in the steel town of Canaan, Pennsylvania, in 1917. Thge boys are very different, for while Hank considers himself all-American, Billy is a Ukrainian immigrant straddling two cultures. As World War I rages overseas, both boys are faced with some difficult questions. …More