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.

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 Silence of Winter: Part 2 By Brunstetter, Wanda E. 2013-03 - Barbour Publishing 9781620291436 Check Our Catalog The second in an exclusive six-consecutive-month release of an Amish serial novel, Brunstetter weaves a compelling love story brilliantly mingled with an unexpected twist. …More

A Clockwork Orange By Burgess, Anthony Introduction by Burgess, Anthony 1995-04 - W. W. Norton & Company 9780393312836 Check Our Catalog Anthony Burgess's modern classic of youthful violence and social redemption, reissued to include the controversial last chapter not previously published in this country, with a new introduction by the author. …More

Whispering Rock By Carr, Robyn 2013-02 - Mira Books 9780778314288 Check Our Catalog LAPD detective Mike Valenzuela has arrived in Virgin River to recover from a gunshot wound. Jack Sheridan's younger sister BrieNthe victim of a horrific crimeNhas also come to find comfort in her older brother's safety and protection. She instead finds it in Mike's love. Reissue. …More

The Third Gate By Child, Lincoln 2012-06 - Doubleday Books 9780385531382 Check Our Catalog Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of ancient pharaoh King Narmer. No crown of an Egyptian king has ever been discovered, and Narmer's is the elusive "double" crown of the two Egypts. …More

Sweet Tea Revenge By Childs, Laura 2013-03 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425252888 Check Our Catalog In the latest novel from the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Agony of the Leaves," Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning may always be a bridesmaid, never a bride. However, this groom is never going to make it to the altar. …More

Daddy's Gone a Hunting By Clark, Mary Higgins 2013-04 - Simon & Schuster 9781451668940 Check Our Catalog In this new novel by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Clark, a dark secret from a family's past threatens the lives of two sisters. When the family-owned furniture firm explodes into flames, Kate must escape to save her life. But the suspicious circumstances point to her involvement. …More

Honor Thy Thug By Clark, Wahida 2013-04 - Cash Money Content 9781936399390 Check Our Catalog From "New York Times"-bestselling author Clark comes the highly anticipated next installment in the Queen's Thug series. A murdered son. Shattered bonds. Forbidden affairs. Four friends torn apart by treachery. …More

Six Years By Coben, Harlan 2013-03 - Dutton Books 9780525953487 Check Our Catalog Coben, the master of domestic suspense, returns with a standalone thriller--in the vein of #1 bestsellers "Hold Tight," "Caught," and "Stay Close"--that explores the depth and passion of a lost love, and the secrets and lies at its heart. …More

Stay Close By Coben, Harlan 2013-02 - Signet Book 9780451233967 Check Our Catalog …More

The Thief By Cussler, Clive Author Scott, Justin 2013-03 - Berkley 9780425259290 Check Our Catalog When a scientist he recently rescued from kidnappers is murdered, private investigator Isaac Bell discovers that a ruthless agent wants the scientist's secret new invention in order to exploit it to seize power for Germany. Available in a tall Premium Edition. …More

Decadence By Dickey, Eric Jerome 2013-04 - Dutton Books 9780525953838 Check Our Catalog "New York Times" bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey returns to the life of Nia Simone Bijou (of "Pleasure" fame) as she embarks on a quest to enhance her artistic gifts through heightened sensory experience, Hollywood-style. …More

The Mapmaker's War: A Legend By Domingue, Ronlyn 2013-03 - Atria Books 9781451688887 Check Our Catalog From the critically acclaimed author of "The Mercy of Thin Air" comes a fantastic tale, inspired by myth and legend, of an exiled mapmaker who must come to terms with the home and children she left behind. …More

We Take This Man By Dow, Candice Author Poole, Daaimah S. 2009-01 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446501835 Check Our Catalog One man, two wives . . . can it last forever? In the tradition of "She Ain't the One," two up-and-coming authors collaborate on a tale of relationships, trust, and high-stakes drama. …More

There Was an Old Woman: A Novel of Suspense By Ephron, Hallie 2013-04 - William Morrow & Company 9780062117601 Check Our Catalog The Edgar Award-nominated author of "Never Tell a Lie" and "Come and Find Me" returns with a penetrating novel of psychological suspense, in which a young woman becomes entangled in a terrifying web of deception and madness involving her elderly neighbor. …More

Alive! By Estleman, Loren D. 2013-04 - Forge 9780765333315 Check Our Catalog Before Boris Karloff's memorable portrayal of Frankenstein's creature, another famous 1930s Hollywood icon, Bela Lugosi, tested for the part. The screen test footage was lost, until Valentino, that never-say-die film archivist, gets a hot tip on its whereabouts. But it comes with a price far greater than the money he'll have to pay. …More

Dark Nights By Feehan, Christine 2012-10 - Avon Books 9780062219022 Check Our Catalog Feehan revisits and expands her classic novella "Dark Descent, " bringing to breathtaking life her story of an immortal Carpathian hunter, a beautiful adventurer, and their dangerous journey toward an unforeseen destiny and an undying love. Original. …More

A Small Fortune By Ferrarella, Marie 2013-02 - Harlequin 9780373657285 Check Our Catalog …More

A Perfect Proposal By Fforde, Katie 2013-04 - St. Martin's Press 9781250024299 Check Our Catalog In this delicious romantic comedy, a young Englishwoman gets an unexpected proposal from a dashing American. With all the warmth and wit that have made Fforde's novels huge bestsellers in the UK, this "is an irresistible tale of love and literature and the quest for a happy ending." ("The New York Times Book Review"). …More

State Fair By Fowler, Earlene 2011-05 - Berkley 9780425241554 Check Our Catalog Folk art museum curator, rancher, and sometime sleuth Benni Harper returns with a mystery that has her attending the State Fair--a place for caramel apples and colorful quilts--and just a little murder. …More

Tuesday's Gone: A Frieda Klein Novel By French, Nicci 2013-04 - Pamela Dorman Books 9780670025671 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Internationally bestselling author French has sold more than eight million copies of books worldwide. In this release, a London social worker makes a routine home visit only to discover her client serving afternoon tea to a naked, decomposing corpse. …More

Middle Men By Gavin, Jim 2013-02 - Simon & Schuster 9781451649314 Check Our Catalog In a stunning debut story collection, "New Yorker" contributor Gavin delivers a hilarious and panoramic vision of California, portraying a group of men, from young dreamers to old vets, as they make valiant forays into middle-class respectability. …More

From the Kitchen of Half Truth By Goodin, Maria Author Goodin 2013-04 - Sourcebooks Landmark 9781402279485 Check Our Catalog Infused with the delicious warmth of "Chocolat" and the captivating feeling of "School of Essential Ingredients," this is the warm, tender story of Meg, whose cooking-obsessed mother has always regaled her with fantastical memories of their lives that can't possibly be true. Meg explores the power of the stories we tell ourselves in order to create the lives we want. …More

The Unseen By Graham, Heather 2013-02 - Mira Books 9780778314295 Check Our Catalog San Antonio, Texas, 1800s: In room 207 at the Longhorn Saloon, in the long shadow of the Alamo, a woman was brutally murdered. Her killer was never found. One year ago: In that same historic room, another woman vanished without a trace. Texas Ranger Logan Raintree agrees to lead a group of paranormal investigators working on the case. …More

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FOR MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT FOR KIDS 2:00 SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 It's that time of year again, when we get to show our Moms how much we love them. Kids, drop in and create a wonderful gift and a card, just for Mom.

Annual Hackley Lecture 7:30 pm, Monday, May 13: Annual Hackley Lecture Roy Roberts, Emergency Manager of the Detroit Public Schools. First Congregational Church

Ulysses Group 10:00am – 11:30am, Tue, May 14, Ulysses Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room (map) Led by Pat Wade and Beth Carozza, this book discussion group meets in the Julia Hackley Room of the Library on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 am. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 15: Good Yarn Knitters Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn. Meets every Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

MAY LEGO DAY! LEGO MANIA FAMILY FUN DAY 2:00 SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 Come join the family fun. Build a great structure, win a treat, and get to display you fabulous creation to all the youth services lbrary patrons. Remember, we supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination.

Book Signing with Rose Hammond 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 18: Book Signing with Rose Hammond Join author Rose Hammond as she talks about her new book, "Just a Poor Country Girl" and the difficulties of writing about a real person. Attendees are encouraged to bring an old family recipe to share.

Friends of HPL Board 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday, May 20 Friends of HPL Board Meeting Meets at Hackley Public Library

Craft Monday 6:00 pm, Monday, May 20th Craft Monday Join craft maven Nancy Harman on the third Monday of each month (with some exceptions). These are geared towards older teens and grownups. Call HPL for supply lists. These are free, and open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the PNC Foundation. May 20: Pretty Paper Switchplates

HPL Board Meeting 5:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21: HPL Board Meeting Open to the public. Meets at HPL

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 22: Good Yarn Knitters Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn. Meets every Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Good Yarn Knitters 5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 29 : Good Yarn Knitters Open to knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn. Meets every Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

New Books at HPL

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.

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.

Palisades Park By Brennert, Alan 2013-04 - St. Martin's Press 9780312643720 Check Our Catalog Bestseller Brennert's spellbinding story about a family of dreamers and theirlives within the legendary Palisades Amusement Park in the 1930s. …More

Edge of Dawn: A Midnight Breed Novel By Adrian, Lara 2013-02 - Delacorte Press 9780345532602 Check Our Catalog In this pulse-pounding and thrillingly sensual novel, "New York Times"-bestselling author Adrian returns to the mesmerizing world of the Midnight Breed, following new characters into a dark future where an uneasy peace can lead to war--and a great betrayal can mask an all-consuming love. …More

Gifted Trust By Allen, John Paul Illustrator Clark, Alan M. 2000-09 - Biting Dog Publications 9780972948500 Check Our Catalog …More

Perfect Timing By Anderson, Catherine 2013-02 - Signet Book 9780451239488 Check Our Catalog In the newest installment in the Harrigan family series by "New York Times"-bestselling author Anderson, an unlikely couple is brought together under circumstances that defy all reason. Original. …More

Forbidden Sister By Andrews, V. C. 2013-02 - Gallery Books 9781439155066 Check Our Catalog From bestselling author Andrews comes a story of a young woman in search of her older sister--and the dark truth that threatens to tear her family apart. …More

The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter By Ashley Author Jaquavis 2010-08 - Urban Books 9781601622570 Check Our Catalog Filled with murder, deception, and seduction, this is the highly-anticipated finale to "The Cartel" saga from the dynamic duo of street lit. …More

Life After Life By Atkinson, Kate 2013-04 - Reagan Arthur Books 9780316176484 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title In 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, and embarks upon a life that will be unusual. Does Ursula's infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? …More

Flawless By Bagshawe, Tilly 2013-03 - Montlake Romance 9781612186948 Check Our Catalog …More

The Hit By Baldacci, David 2013-04 - Grand Central Publishing 9781455521210 Check Our Catalog Government assassin Will Robie returns in #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Baldacci's next blockbuster thriller! …More

Rush By Banks, Maya 2013-02 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425267042 Check Our Catalog …More

Deadly Virtues By Bannister, Jo 2013-03 - Minotaur Books 9781250023445 Check Our Catalog In this fast-paced thriller, Bannister proves once again why she is considered "one of the genre's best" ("Booklist"). Norbold, England, is famous for its low crime rate, thanks to the zero-tolerance policy of Chief Superintendent John Fountain. Norbold's newest police recruit, Hazel Best, is happy to help keep it that way. But numbers never tell the whole story, do they? …More

The Perfect Ghost By Barnes, Linda 2013-04 - Minotaur Books 9781250023636 Check Our Catalog Mousy, timid, and shy to the point of agoraphobic, Em Moore is the writing half of a celebrity biography team. Her charismatic partner, Teddy, does the schmoozing. But Em's dependence on Teddy runs deeper than just the job--Teddy is her bridge to the world and the only source of love in her life. …More

Firestorm By Barr, Nevada 2008-04 - Berkley Trade Pub 9780425220382 Check Our Catalog A raging fire in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park traps firefighters and Ranger Anna Pigeon. Afterward, Anna discovers two from her group have been killed--one a victim of the flames, the other stabbed to death. Now, as a rampaging winter storm descends, Anna must uncover a murderer. …More

Death of Yesterday By Beaton, M. C. 2013-03 - Grand Central Publishing 9781455504763 Check Our Catalog When a local woman tells Sergeant Hamish Macbeth that she doesn't remember what happened the previous evening, he doesn't begin to worry. But when her body is discovered, Hamish is forced to investigate a crime that the only known witness--now dead--had forgotten. …More

Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama By Bechdel, Alison 2012-05 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) 9780618982509 Check Our Catalog From the bestselling author of "Fun Home," a poignant and hilarious graphic memoir of Bechdel becoming the artist her gifted mother always wanted to be. …More

Tapestry of Fortunes By Berg, Elizabeth 2013-04 - Random House 9780812993141 Check Our Catalog Cecilia is looking for a change. She has quit her job as a successful motivational speaker and sell her home. She moves in to a beautiful old house in St. Paul--with three roommates. The four women are different ages, but all are feeling restless, and want to take a road trip to find again the people and things they miss. …More

Murder Below Montparnasse By Black, Cara 2013-03 - Soho Crime 9781616952150 Check Our Catalog A possibly priceless long-lost Modigliani portrait, a grieving brother's blood vendetta, a Soviet secret that's been buried for 80 years--Parisian private investigator Aimee Leduc's current case is her most exciting one yet. …More

Blunt Impact By Black, Lisa 2013-04 - Severn House Publishers 9780727882523 Check Our Catalog "Quite simply, one of the best storytellers around" Tess Gerritsen - Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean is puzzled by the questionable death of a female construction worker at a Cleveland building site. A witness to the death - a young girl nicknamed Ghost - may be able to help. Ghost says the woman was pushed by someone she can only identify as the Shadow Man. Soon Theresa finds herself in a race against time to protect Ghost from an unknown killer before he is able to find the little girl and silence her for good. …More

Clay By Blake, Jennifer 2013-03 - Severn House Publishers 9780727882356 Check Our Catalog Janna Kerr knows her last hope for her sick daughter is a doctor who'll help for the right price, so they wait in a small cabin on the Louisiana bayou. But when Clay Benedict shows up, checking on his family's land, desperate Janna is pushed to the edge. Clay didn't expect to be held captive by a beautiful woman whose secret is revealed in her daughter's eyes--which look like Benedict eyes. …More

Secrets from the Past By Bradford, Barbara Taylor 2013-04 - St. Martin's Press 9780312631666 Check Our Catalog The #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author delivers her most powerful and emotional novel yet. At 30, American photojournalist Serena Stone decides to leave her high-profile news job after her famous father's death. But she soon discovers a shocking secret in his huge photographic archive. …More

The Daylight War: Book Three of the Demon Cycle By Brett, Peter V. 2013-02 - Del Rey Books 9780345503824 Check Our Catalog In the eagerly anticipated third volume in his internationally bestselling Demon Cycle, Brett continues the epic tale of humanity's last stand against an army of demons that rise each night to prey on mankind. …More

Frost Burned By Briggs, Patricia 2013-03 - Ace Books 9780441020010 Check Our Catalog Mercy Thompson returns in the seventh novel in the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling series. Becoming the mate of the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf pack has made Mercy a stepmother to his daughter. But on the edges of humanity, what passes for a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so much more. …More

Goodbye to Yesterday By Brunstetter, Wanda E. 2013-02 - Barbour Publishing 9781616260859 Check Our Catalog Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus are an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds? …More