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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Rasputin's Shadow By Khoury, Raymond 2013-10 - Dutton Books 9780525953135 Check Our Catalog An ingenious, fast-paced historical thriller from the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Last Templar." …More

Doctor Sleep By King, Stephen 2013-09 - Scribner Book Company 9781476727653 Check Our Catalog Stephen King returns to the character and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, "The Shining," in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance and the very special twelve-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. …More

The Widow Waltz By Koslow, Sally 2013-06 - Viking Books 9780670025640 Check Our Catalog The author's warm and witty fourth novel is deftly told through the alternating viewpoints of her three remarkable female protagonists as they find the grit to survive devastating losses and reinvent their lives. …More

The Lowland By Lahiri, Jhumpa 2013-09 - Knopf Publishing Group 9780307265746 Check Our Catalog From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of "The Namesake" comes an extraordinary new novel, set in both India and America, that expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn by revolution, and a love that lasts long past death. …More

We Are Water By Lamb, Wally 2013-10 - Harper 9780061941023 Check Our Catalog We Are Water is a disquieting and ultimately uplifting novel about a marriage, a family, and human resilience in the face of tragedy, from Wally Lamb, the "New York Times" bestselling author of The Hour, I First Believed and I Know This Much Is True. …More

Heart of Texas Volume 3: Nell's CowboyLone Star Baby By Macomber, Debbie 2013-08 - Mira Books 9780778314578 Check Our Catalog Promise, a ranching community in the Hill Country, has a mysterious past. Yet it's the kind of place that represents the strength of rural America. Because Promise is built on family, friendship, and, above all, "love." This volume includes "Nell's Cowboys" and "Lone Star Baby." Reissue. …More

Percy Gloom By Malkasian, Cathy 2007-06 - Fantagraphics Books 9781560978459 Check Our Catalog 2008 Eisner Award winner for Most Promising Newcomer: an absurd but hopeful cartoon fable for these strange times we live in. …More

King's Mountain By McCrumb, Sharyn 2013-09 - Thomas Dunne Books 9781250011404 Check Our Catalog John Sevier had not taken much interest in the American Revolution. Homesteading in the Carolina mountains, Sevier was too busy fighting Indians and taming the wilderness to worry much about a far-off war, but when an arrogant British officer sends a message over the mountains, threatening to burn the settlers' farms and kill their families, the war becomes personal. …More

Gotcha! By Michaels, Fern 2013-06 - Zebra Books 9781420121483 Check Our Catalog Julie is convinced her greedy daughter-in-law Darlene had something to do with the mysterious circumstances surrounding her son Larry's death. She desperately wants to get a confession out of Darlene, and to ensure the safety of Larry's daughter, Olivia. As Myra, Annie, and their cohorts dig deeper into Darlene's shady dealings, events unfurl in a way that no one could have predicted, bringing to light the true meaning of loyalty and courage. …More

The Girl You Left Behind By Moyes, Jojo 2013-08 - Pamela Dorman Books 9780670026616 Check Our Catalog From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Me Before You," a spellbinding love story of two women separated by a century but united in their determination to fight for what they love most. …More

The Time of Your Visitation By Nelson, Edith J. 2011-07 - Xlibris Corporation 9781462870691 Check Our Catalog …More

Doomed By Palahniuk, Chuck 2013-10 - Doubleday Books 9780385533034 Check Our Catalog The continued adventures of Madison, the heroine of DAMNED, who escapes Hell and comes back to Earth. …More

Critical Mass By Paretsky, Sara 2013-10 - Putnam Adult 9780399160561 Check Our Catalog "Vic is at her stubborn, reckless, compassionate best in this complicated page-turner about selfish secrets passed down through generations. Paretsky has been on a roll lately, her long-running, trailblazing series at its most dynamic since the early days." -- Booklist …More

Loss of Innocence By Patterson, Richard North 2013-10 - Quercus 9781623650926 Check Our Catalog From acclaimed author Richard North Patterson comes a sweeping family drama of dark secrets and individual awakenings, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous summer of 1968. …More

Born in Fire By Roberts, Nora 2013-09 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425266090 Check Our Catalog First in a stunning new trilogy featuring the Concannon sisters of County Clare, Ireland. Maggie, the sister who marches to her own tune, is a gifted glassblower who hides the wounds of her troubled past by perfecting her craft. When she is discovered by a Dublin gallery owner, Maggie finds in him much more than a devoted patron. …More

Storm Front By Sandford, John 2013-10 - Putnam Adult 9780399159305 Check Our Catalog "The best thing about Sandford's writing is that it is still fresh. He writes with enthusiasm and never coasts on his merits or uses any tricks of the trade. "Mad River "is just as refreshing as the first novel he ever wrote." - Huffington Post …More

Let Me Hold You By Schuster, Melanie 2013-09 - Kimani Press 9780373863273 Check Our Catalog …More

Accused: A Rosato & Associates Novel By Scottoline, Lisa 2013-10 - St. Martin's Press 9781250027658 Check Our Catalog "New York Times" bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Lisa Scottoline revolutionized crime fiction when she introduced her all-female law firm of Rosato & Associates, thrilling readers with her twisty, fast-paced plots and capturing their hearts with her cast of strong and relatable female characters. Now Bennie Rosato, Mary DiNunzio, Judy Carrier, and Anne Murphy are back with all cylinders firing in "Accused." …More

Winners By Steel, Danielle 2013-10 - Delacorte Press 9780385343220 Check Our Catalog Even the most perfect lives can be shattered in an instant. In this moving, emotionally charged novel, Danielle Steel introduces readers to an unforgettable cast of characters striving to overcome tragedy and discover the inner resources and resilience to win at life--once again. …More

The Mountain of Light By Sundaresan, Indu 2013-10 - Washington Square Press 9781451643510 Check Our Catalog …More

Tragic By Tanenbaum, Robert K. 2013-08 - Gallery Books 9781451635553 Check Our Catalog District attorneys Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi work to expose the corrupt and murderous leader of the longshoremen's union. …More

The Goldfinch By Tartt, Donna 2013-10 - Little Brown and Company 9780316055437 Check Our Catalog "The author of the classic bestsellers The Secret History and The Little Friend returns with a brilliant, highly anticipated new novel. A young boy in New York City, Theo Decker, miraculously survives an accident that takes the life of his mother. Alone and abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by a friend's family and struggles to make sense of his new life. In the years that follow, he becomes entranced by one of the few things that reminds him of his mother: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the art underworld. Composed with the skills of a master, The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America, and a drama of almost unbearable acuity and power. It is a story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the enormous power of art" …More

A Nantucket Christmas By Thayer, Nancy 2013-10 - Ballantine Books 9780345545350 Check Our Catalog From the lighthouse sporting a huge wreath to the Christmas Stroll along its quaint streets, holidays on Nantucket are always magical. However, while the town might be aglow like a scene from Dickens tale, unfortunately for newly married island newcomer Nicole Somerset, Christmas means a dreaded visit from her step-daughter. Headstrong Kennedy brings with her a family of her own--husband Archer and adorable 3 year old son, Maddox--but Kennedy's yet to get over her parents' divorce. Pregnant and highly emotional, in an attempt to reconcile her father and mother, Kennedy sets in motion a scheme to sabotage Nicole's meticulous holiday preparations. When Kennedy's glamorous mother appears on the Somerset doorstep, Kennedy thinks her devious plan might just work. Holidays may be a perfect time for reconciliation, but they are also known for miracles. Even before the gifts are unwrapped, other visitors will make unexpected appearances and sweet little Maddox gets his most fervent Christmas wish. …More

How you can help Typhoon victims

The U.S. Government is providing $20 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to benefit populations affected by Typhoon Haiyan, including the provision of emergency shelter, food assistance, relief commodities, and water, sanitation, and hygiene support.

How you can help:  USAId

Library Journal's Reader's Shelf

From Library Journal

Telling Stories Through Food

Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France By Nathan, Joan 2010-10 - Knopf Publishing Group 9780307267597 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title What is Jewish cooking in France? That is the question that has haunted Nathan over the years and driven her to unearth the secrets of this hidden cuisine. Now she offers the fruits of her quest in this extraordinary book. …More

Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run By Brown, Alton Photographer Dhien, Jean-Claude 2008-04 - Stewart, Tabori, & Chang 9781584796817 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title This companion to the six-part Food Network series--travel diary, photo journal, and cookbook--covers big-city eateries and small-town chat n' chews, as well as markets, inns, ice cream parlors, museums, barbecue joints, and even an alligator farm. …More

Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys By Tanis, David 2010-11 - Artisan Publishers 9781579654078 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Nobody better embodies the present-day mantra "Eat real food in season" than David Tanis, one of the most original voices in American cooking. Tanis opens this soulful, fun-to-read cookbook with his own private food rituals, then he follows with 20 incomparable menus (five per season) that serve four to six. …More

On Rue Tatin: Living and Cooking in a French Town By Loomis, Susan Herrmann 2002-04 - Broadway Books 9780767904551 Check Our Catalog Susan Loomis arrived in Paris twenty years ago with little more than a student loan and the contents of a suitcase to sustain her. But what began then as an apprenticeship at La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine evolved into a lifelong immersion in French cuisine and culture, culminating in permanent residency in 1994. "On Rue Tatin chronicles her journey to an ancient little street in Louviers, one of Normandy's most picturesque towns. With lyrical prose and wry candor, Loomis recalls the miraculous restoration that she and her husband performed on the dilapidated convent they chose for their new residence. As its ochre and azure floor tiles emerged, challenges outside the dwelling mounted. From squatters to a surly priest next door, along with a close-knit community wary of outsiders, Loomis tackled the social challenges head-on, through persistent dialogue-and baking. "On Rue Tatin includes delicious recipes that evoke the essence of this region, such as Apple and Thyme Tart, Duck Breast with Cider, and Braised Chicken in White Wine and Mustard. Transporting readers to a world where tradition is cherished, "On Rue Tatin provides a touching glimpse of the camaraderie, exquisite food, and simple pleasures of daily life in a truly glorious corner of Normandy. …More

A Southerly Course: Recipes and Stories from Close to Home By Foose, Martha Hall 2011-04 - Clarkson Potter Publishers 9780307464286 Check Our Catalog In the highly anticipated follow-up to her James Beard Award-winning, bestselling "Screen Doors and Sweet Tea," Foose continues her conversation with readers, sharing recipes and stories from even closer to home. …More

Mangoes & Curry Leaves: Culinary Travels Through the Great Subcontinent By Alford, Jeffrey Author Duguid, Naomi 2005-11 - Artisan Publishers 9781579652524 Check Our Catalog From the Tibetan-influenced foods of Nepal to the Southeast Asian tastes of Sri Lanka to the vegetarian cooking of the Hindus of Southern India and clay-oven breads of the northwest frontier, the award-winning authors of "Hot Sour Salty" present a variety of wonderful recipes filled with the eye-opening flavors of the colorful and mysterious Subcontinent. …More

Facebook Information

In a few days we'll be removing an old Facebook setting you've used in the past. You'll see an announcement on Facebook and have several chances to learn about this before then. We just wanted to tell you about this in advance so you have time to review what's changing and understand your privacy options.

What's changing: We're removing an old search setting called "Who can look up your Timeline by name"—but this won't change who can see what you've shared on Facebook.

What did this setting do? "Who can look up your Timeline by name" controlled who could find your Timeline by typing your name in search.

What will happen when the setting is removed? Anyone will be able to look up your Timeline by your name — but if they go to your Timeline, they'll only see what they already have permission to see. Removing this setting doesn't change who can see your photos, status updates or other things you've shared.

Why is Facebook removing this setting? When we created this setting, the only way to find you on Facebook was to search for your specific name. Now, people can come across your Timeline in other ways: for example if a friend tags you in a photo, which links to your Timeline, or if people search for phrases like "People who like The Beatles," or "People who live in Seattle," in Graph Search. Today, the best way to manage who sees your stuff is to use your Privacy Shortcuts (just click the at the top of every page of the Facebook website), and to choose who to share with when you post new photos and updates.

What's next? You'll have more chances to review this info before the setting is removed—and we'll remind you on Facebook. Want to review your privacy choices now? Here are some things you can do: If you want to quickly limit the audience of things you've shared in the past to Friends, visit your privacy settings. Each time you share a photo, link or status update, you can set the privacy for that specific post. Check out what you've shared in the past—and who can see that info—by going to your activity log. To get to your activity log, click the at the top of any page to open your privacy shortcuts.

Thanks for taking the time to read this message and for being part of Facebook. The Facebook Team

Upcoming Events at HPL

KID'S BEGINNING CROCHET--PART II 2:00 PM Saturday, November 9 Kids--join us for another afternoon of learnng to crochet with Miss Emma. Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn basic crochet skills and make a simple craft. Supplies will be available.

WRITE FOR FRIGHT AUTHOR'S NIGHT AWARD PROGRAM 6:30 PM Monday, November 11 Winners of the Write For Fright contest will be honored during the Author's Night Award Program. Enjoy spooky readings by the winning authors whose work will be published in HPL's "Write for Fright" book. Kids will make their own "scary" refreshments.

LEGOS ROBOTICS WITH THE MUSKEGON AREA ROBOTICS STUDENTS 2:00 PM Saturday, November 16 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 Get ready for Thanksgiving with a cool holiday make and take turkey craft and a holiday treat.

Keep Everyone Healthy This Winter with These Flu Tips

From the USA.gov Blog

As fall becomes winter, not only do the warm coats and scarves come out, but common illnesses such as colds and the flu join us too. While you can’t always avoid getting the flu, there is plenty you can do now to help you and your family prevent the pesky sickness. We rounded up these helpful resources for you from the government so you don’t have to go digging for reliable information to keep your family healthy:

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers tips on the differences between a cold and flu, how you can prevent both, what to do if you’re already sick, and advice on over the counter medicines. You can get it all online or even order a hard copy publication sent to your house.
• It’s easy to follow the top link when you do an online search, but remember that not all sources are trusted ones. Flu.gov is the official government website where you can enter your zip code to find out where you can get a flu shot, get advice for who is most at risk, and learn how you can help care for loved ones who get the flu.
• Like your information on the go? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an app for you. With the “CDC Influenza” app, you can find national flu activity information, as well as vaccine recommendations and videos on how to protect your family.
• Even though it’s been a few years since the H1N1 pandemic flu was national news, it is another strand of the flu to always be mindful of. The 2013-2014 flu shots cover this strain of the flu, plus others. Learn more about this year’s flu season and shots from the CDC.

IRS Warns of Phone Scam

Image description: The IRS is warning of a phone scam targeting tax payers.
Scammers are calling tax payers and telling them they owe the IRS money and need to pay it immediately through a pre-loaded credit card or wire transfer.
If you don’t pay, the scammers claim you could be arrested, deported or have your driver’s or business license suspended.
Remember, the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone, email or social media to request personal information.
Visit IRS.gov to learn more about the scam and how to report it.