HPL's New Books

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

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Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Conviction By Allston, Aaron 2011-05 - Lucas Books 9780345509109 Check Our Catalog While Luke and Ben Skywalker continue their exploration of the mystery known as Abeloth with their unlikely Sith allies, the galaxy is abuzz with the trial of former Jedi Knight Tahiri Veila. The moment when the fate of the Jedi might be determined is close at hand. …More

Summer Rental By Andrews, Mary Kay 2011-06 - St. Martin's Press 9780312642693 Check Our Catalog From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Fixer Upper" comes a novel filled with her trademark warmth and humor--the story of four women, a month at the beach, and the healing power of friendship and second chances. …More

The Twisted Thread By Bacon, Charlotte 2011-06 - Hyperion Books 9781401341503 Check Our Catalog A haunting, literary thriller, "The Twisted Thread" takes readers inside the world of boarding schools and the privileges and hierarchies they enshrine, examining in particular the way in which these schools operate according to truly separate moral and legal codes. …More

One Summer By Baldacci, David 2011-06 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446583145 Check Our Catalog "New York Times-"bestselling author Baldacci delivers a moving family drama about learning to love again after terrible heartbreak and loss. …More

The Sixth Man By Baldacci, David 2011-04 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446573108 Check Our Catalog Sean King and Michelle Maxwell dig into the past of an alleged serial killer, but the more they investigate, the harder it is to separate fact from fiction. Each new revelation pushes them to the limit, and this deadly case might be the one that leaves the duo permanently parted. …More

I Ain't Sayin' She's a Gold Digger By Barnes, Erica 2011-05 - Urban Books 9781601624505 Check Our Catalog …More

Real Vampires Don't Diet By Bartlett, Gerry 2009-01 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425225646 Check Our Catalog From the author of "Real Vampires Get Lucky" comes a lively, fun and engagingspin on the vampire mythology (Julie Kenner, "USA Today"-bestselling author).368 pp. …More

Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs By Bartlett, Gerry 2010-02 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425232231 Check Our Catalog Glory St. Clair loves soaking up Hollywood's vampire nightlife with her sexy Scottish lover, Jeremiah. Especially when she meets a vampire/diet guru who promises to give her the body she's wanted for centuries. …More

Real Vampires Have More to Love By Bartlett, Gerry 2010-12 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425236970 Check Our Catalog Dangerous curves lie ahead in the latest hilarious novel from the national bestselling author of "Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs." …More

Real Vampires Have Curves By Bartlett, Gerry 2007-03 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425213773 Check Our Catalog "What-did you think all vamps were pale, thin and brooding? Don't I wish." Gloriana St. Clair is an eternally "full-figured" vampire-she just happened to be bloating when a sexy Scotsman sank his teeth into her. She and said Scot- Angus Jeremiah Campbell III, aka Jeremy Blade-have been on and off again for centuries, currently off. A couple hundred years has taught them how to press each other's buttons-in good ways "and" bad. Glory's headed for Austin and a new business venture: Vintage Vamp's Emporium. After all, she loves clothes, and she is an antique. Only problem is, there's a billionaire techno-freak vampire hunter on the loose. Blade's in total he- vampire mode, and wants Glory to move in with him so he can "protect" her. But it's time for this vamp to explore her own powers …More

The Jefferson Key By Berry, Steve 2011-05 - Ballantine Books 9780345505514 Check Our Catalog Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone has hunted priceless treasures and confronted ruthless adversaries around the world. Now, a grave threat to the very foundation of our country has summoned him home to America. HPL patron: Gripping, exciting, heart-stopping action …More

Playing by the Rules By Brown, Elaine Meryl 2006-06 - One World 9780812970340 Check Our Catalog In this warm, witty follow-up to "Lemon City," a quirky family mystery comesto the forefront, and by summer's end, Lemon City's secrets reveal themselvesand bring about more than a few changes of heart. …More

Mistress No More By Bryant, Niobia 2011-06 - Dafina Books 9780758238238 Check Our Catalog Award-winning author Bryant combines scandal, intrigue, and betrayal into one sizzling package, in which one woman taunts three former friends with the knowledge that she's having an affair with one of their husbands. …More

Lion of Babylon By Bunn, Davis 2011-07 - Bethany House Publishers 9780764209055 Check Our Catalog An American operative sent to rescue two vanished soldiers in Iraq finds himself in the midst of a centuries-old conflict of religion, violence, and hatred. …More

Long Gone By Burke, Alafair 2011-06 - Harper 9780061999185 Check Our Catalog The acclaimed author's first stand-alone book is a gripping thriller in which an art gallery manager is thrust into a mystery after finding her boss dead and the gallery stripped bare. …More

Disturbance: An Irene Kelly Novel By Burke, Jan 2011-06 - Simon & Schuster 9781439152843 Check Our Catalog Irene Kelly returns in this thriller from bestselling, award-winning thriller master Burke, sure to chill longtime fans and new readers alike. …More

Suspicions By Campbell, Sasha 2011-05 - Dafina Books 9780758241979 Check Our Catalog Includes a reading group guide with discussion questions and an excerpt from A good excuse to be bad, by Miranda Parker. …More

Breaking Silence By Castillo, Linda 2011-06 - Minotaur Books 9780312374990 Check Our Catalog The "New York Times"-bestselling series hailed as gripping ("People") returns with Police Chief Kate Burkholder called to the scene of a horrific tragedy on a peaceful Amish farm. …More

The Fifth Witness By Connelly, Michael 2011-04 - Little Brown and Company 9780316069359 Check Our Catalog Falling on tough times, Mickey Haller expands his business into foreclosure defense, only to see one of his clients accused of killing the banker she blames for trying to take away her home. Mickey puts his team into high gear to exonerate Lisa Trammel, even though the evidence and his own suspicions tell him his client is guilty. Connelly proves again why he "may very well be the best novelist working in the United States today" ("San Francisco Chronicle"). …More

The Kingdom By Cussler, Clive Author Blackwood, Grant 2011-06 - Putnam Adult 9780399157424 Check Our Catalog The thrilling new adventure from a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. The husband-and-wife team of Sam and Remi Fargo are used to hunting for treasure, but they aren't used to hunting for people--until an investigator friend of their goes missing, and they promise to search for him. What they discover, however, will be beyond anything they could have imagined. …More

Mogul By Dean, Terrance 2011-06 - Atria Books 9781451611922 Check Our Catalog An "Essence"-bestselling author makes his literary debut with this novel about the secret life of one of New York's most beloved hip-hop producers. …More

Better Than I Know Myself Better Than I Know Myself By DeBerry, Virginia Author Grant, Donna Joint Author Grant, Donna 2005-05 - St. Martin's Griffin 9780312341367 Check Our Catalog #1 "Essence" Bestselling Authors Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant's novels are: "Powerful." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Refreshingly honest." --"Publishers Weekly" "Engaging." --"Essence" "Vividly realistic." --"Midwest Book Review" "Hard to put down." --"American Woman" More Praise for Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant: "I laughed, I cried, I identified!!!" - Sybil Wilkes, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, on "Better Than I Know Myself" "They're back! Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant, authors of one of my favorite books, "Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made," have returned with "Better Than I know Myself," It has a prologue that grabs you, a story that holds you, and characters that you will care about." - Clara Villarosa, Bookseller, The Hue-man Bookstore & Cafe, Harlem on "Better Than I Know Myself" "Strong, colorful characters distinguish DeBerry and Grant's warm and moving African-American family drama...moves gracefully between the 1950s and the present day, and an unusually varied cast of minor characters add spice to the full-bodied tale." - "Publishers Weekly" on" Far From the Tree" "Keenly drawn characters...a seamless work...a winning book about real, flawed people." - "QBRL The Black Book Review" on" Far From the Tree" "With sassy dialogue and a suspenseful narrative, this novel whips through its prologue and 23 well-written chapters." - "Dallas Morning News" on "Far From the Tree" "Captivating and compelling...brave, realistic, and touching." - "Booklist" on "Far From the Tree" …More

Trina: The Hydro Killer By DeBrew, Darrell 2011-02 - DC Bookdiva Publications 9780984611027 Check Our Catalog Murder chose Trina at age fifteen when her mother's boyfriend attempted to rape her. After serving time in prison, Trina is adopted by a retired FBI agent who trains her to become one of the deadliest paid hit girls the agency has seen. With a thirst for killing, Trina soon becomes a Homicidal Hydro Killer with a vicious appetite for her next hit. Things are good until she can't execute her very last assignment. Things change. Maybe for the best; maybe not. …More