New fiction and nonfiction titles by African American authors

Who doesn't love to eat? Choose recipes from this great selection of new cookbooks.

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes--immerse yourself in the lives of the famous, the infamous, and the ever intriguing. Monthly.

Want to know when that new movie you want to see is going to be at the library? This monthly list shows you new movies coming to the library that month!

List of books mentioned in the national media. Weekly. 

Released in January

Like a little faith with your fiction? These titles, representing a range of genres from historical fiction to romance to suspense, will hit the spot. Bi-monthly.

An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.

Prefer brains over braun? Then a cozy mystery is just the answer.

Includes Paranormal and some crossover into fantasy and urban fantasy

Whether fueled by magic or advanced technology, imagination is the engine of speculative fiction. This newsletter brings you the best of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. Monthly.

Flirt with romance--whether you like your lovin' with ghosts, spies, or knights in shining armor, this newsletter will deliver, sealed with a kiss. Monthly.

Fantasy and Sci-Fi books to help you escape reality. This list will sometimes feature staff picks, and sometimes it will feature new or highly rated items.

All types of fiction for those who want to imagine different realities--and nonfiction for those who are trying to understand ours! For readers of high school age and up. Monthly.

These books are some of the favorites of MPHPL staff

Footsteps behind you... Conspiracy theories... A race against time... Horrific consequences... If you're seeking white knuckles and a racing heart, you've come to the right place. Monthly.

Too young to drive, but too old for kid stuff? These books (mostly fiction, with some nonfiction) are just right for the middle school set. Bi-monthly.

Books to send shivers down your spine and keep you up at night.

Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.