HPL Adult Summer Reading

Blame By Abbott, Jeff 2017-07 - Grand Central Publishing 9781455558438 Check Our Catalog From "one of the best thriller writers in the business" (Associated Press) comes a novel praised by Harlan Coben as "mesmerizing, gripping...the perfect blend of complex characters, plot twists galore, and great psychological suspense." Sometimes the person you thought you knew best... Turns out to be someone you never really knew at all. …More

Intuition and Your Sun Sign: Practical Methods to Unlock Your Potential By Ashman, Bernie 2014-06 - Llewellyn Publications 9780738738949 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: Full of it! …More

A People's History of the Peculiar: A Freak Show of Facts, Random Obsessions and Astounding Truths By Ventura, Varla Foreword by Leavitt, Caroline 2014-04 - Viva Editions 9781936740833 Check Our Catalog Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's grandson was an ax murderer? Do you delight knowing that some dinosaurs were as teeny tiny as hens? Wonder what it's like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it's named after Alice in Wonderland? In A People's History of the Peculiar, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in …More

Scrapbook of the Dead By Cox Bryan, Mollie Author Bryan, Mollie Cox 2015-09 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9780758293589 Check Our Catalog Halloween means spooky scrapbooks for the Cumberland Creek Scrapbook Crop, but what's been happening around town is truly frightening. First a dead woman is found in the freezer at Pamela's Pie Palace, and the next day a second woman is found murdered by the river. Reporter Annie Chamovitz learns the victims were sisters and is certain their deaths are linked. Most bizarre of all, both women were …More

The Boy on the Bridge By Carey, M. R. 2017-05 - Orbit 9780316300339 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: Loved it! Dark and gritty but not without some good vibes. Creative and has some surprises. …More

No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories By Child, Lee 2017-05 - Delacorte Press 9780399593574 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: I love the author, but would rather read one of his novels. They're the best. …More

Shaman Esoteric Tradition By Cook, Angelique S. Author Hawk, G. A. Author Cook-Willson/Huaco 1951-01 - Llewellyn Publications 9780875423258 Check Our Catalog Recharge and enhance your magical practice by returning to the source of the entire esoteric tradition -- the shamanism of the ancient hunters and gatherers. This book introduces you to the fundamental neo-shamanic techniques that produce immediate results. Shamanic practice is a tremendous aid in self-healing and personal growth. It also produces euphoria by releasing beta-endorphins, an …More

Christmas on My Mind By Dailey, Janey 2016-05 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9781496701978 Check Our Catalog The little town of Branding Iron, Texas, keeps an annual tradition that makes the holidays especially festive--the Cowboys' Christmas Ball. But Sheriff Ben Marsden, busy with work, joint custody of his son, and caring for his aging mother, has no plans to attend. Not until a pretty newcomer to his small town gets involved in the planning. Suddenly Ben finds himself wanting to keep a close eye on …More

A Knight in Shining Armor By Deveraux, Jude 2002-12 - Pocket Books 9780743457262 Check Our Catalog A sweeping tale of cruel fate, irresistible love, and the path that connects them, this "glorious love story that spans centuries, worlds, and souls" (Chicago Daily Herald) is sure to resonate with longtime Deveraux fans and new ones alike. New Afterword by the author. …More

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes By Egan, Dan 2017-03 - W. W. Norton & Company 9780393246438 Check Our Catalog The Great Lakes--Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior--hold 20 percent of the world's supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan's compulsively …More

Murder at the Mansion By Finsilver, Janet 2016-06 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9781616509323 Check Our Catalog Fortunes, fineries, and foul play . . . It's whale-watching season in Redwood Cove, and B&B manager Kelly Jackson's battening down the hatches for the tourist rush at Redwood Heights-a Victorian-style estate owned by her boss. And due to recent jewelry thefts, her duties include keeping track of the many dust-covered artifacts spread throughout the property. But when Kelly finds Sylvia Porter's …More

Pies & Peril: A Culinary Competition Mystery By Gradowski, Janel 2014-07 - Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 9781500385835 Check Our Catalog When Amy Ridley decided to compete in the Kellerton Summer Festival Pie Contest, the last thing she expected was to find the reigning pie queen, Mandy Jo, dead-a raspberry pie smashed on her face Mandy Jo made fantastic pies, but she accumulated more enemies than baking trophies. But when Amy receives a note threatening her own life, she decides to do some investigating herself. It seems that …More

Little Mercies By Gudenkauf, Heather 2014-06 - Mira Books 9780778316336 Check Our Catalog In her latest ripped-from-the-headlines tour de force, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf shows how one small mistake can have life-altering consequences Veteran social worker Ellen Moore has seen the worst side of humanitythe vilest acts one person can commit against another. She is a fiercely dedicated children's advocate and a devoted mother and wife. But one blistering …More

Feng Shui in the Home By Hale, Gill 2006-03 - Southwater Publishing 9781844762507 Check Our Catalog A comprehensive and effective guide to the ancient and powerful Chinese art of feng shui, with practical advice on applying its principles to nurture your environment and create tranquility. HPL patron:  Okay. …More

The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret By Hartman, Kent 2012-02 - Thomas Dunne Books 9780312619749 Check Our Catalog Awards: Oregon Book Awards (2013) Part "Hit Men" and part "Laurel Canyon," this hidden history of rock and roll chronicles the uncredited studio musicians who provided the soundtrack for a generation during the 1960s and 1970s. …More

The Big Book of Practical Spells: Everyday Magic That Works By Illes, Judika 2016-06 - Weiser Books 9781578635979 Check Our Catalog Practical, inspirational, and comprehensive, "The Big Book of Practical Spells" is a useful tool and resource for beginners and experienced devotees of the magical arts. Here in one majestic volume is a basic introduction to magic; a psychic glossary; a primer on the four elements, colors, and magical supplies (including minerals and botanicals); and a compendium of spells for any situation you …More

Birds of Prey By Jance, J. A. 1901-03 - William Morrow & Company 038097407X Check Our Catalog Former Homicide Detective J.P. Beaumont may have cut himself loose from the Seattle police force, but that doesn't mean he's out of the game. As he accompanies his grandmother and her new husband on their honeymoon cruise to Alaska, murder suddenly makes waves. Mistaken for an FBI agent, Beau is inadvertently drawn into the investigation, bringing his skill and sardonic humor to bear on a case …More

Breach of Duty By Jance, J. A. 1999-11 - Avon Books 9780380718436 Check Our Catalog New York Times bestselling mystery writer J.A. Jance triumphantly returns to the streets of Seattle in her fourteenth novel featuring hard-bitten homicide detective J.P. Beaumont -- the series that has earned the author an American Mystery Award. The Seattle that Beau knew as a young policeman is disappearing. The city is awash in the aromas emanating from a glut of coffee bars, the neighborhood …More

Every Last Lie: A Gripping Novel of Psychological Suspense By Kubica, Mary 2017-06 - Park Row Books 9780778319986 Check Our Catalog New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD GIRL Mary Kubica is back with another exhilarating thriller as a widow's pursuit of the truth leads her to the darkest corners of the psyche. Clara Solberg's world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an …More

In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster By Laurens, Stephanie 2011-09 - Avon Books 9780062068613 Check Our Catalog A "New York Times"-bestselling author presents the first title in a brilliantnew series about three Cynster sisters and their latest quest: finding heroeswho are their match in every way. Original. …More

On a Wild Night By Laurens, Stephanie 2002-04 - Avon Books 9780380812035 Check Our Catalog The first of two sensational love stories featuring the twin Cynster sisters--one wild and one wicked--in Regency England. Amanda Cynster is bored with the current crop of suitors and is determined to take matters into her own hands. Heading to a place where no respectable lady should be, she panics and is unexpectedly rescued by the Earl of Dexter--who makes it clear to Amanda he's willing to …More

The Royal Stuarts: A History of the Family That Shaped Britain By Massie, Allan 2011-12 - Thomas Dunne Books 9780312581756 Check Our Catalog "Compelling...A masterly feat...A magnificent, sweeping, authoritative, warm yet wry history." --"The Wall Street Journal" In this fascinating and intimate portrait of the Stuarts, author Allan Massie takes us deep into one of history's bloodiest and most tumultuous reigns. Exploring the family's lineage from the first Stuart king to the last, The Royal Stuarts is a panoramic history of the …More

Love by the Numbers: How to Find Great Love or Reignite the Love You Have Through the Power of Numerology By McCants, Glynis 2009-11 - Sourcebooks Casablanca 9781402224492 Check Our Catalog The bestselling author of "Glynis Has Your Number" reveals the numerology of love. Using just a name and date of birth, readers can learn who they are destined to love, when to proceed with caution, and when to get serious. HPL patron:  The author does compatability based on your birth date, birthday, etc, which has some truth to it. …More