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Welcome to the HPB blog archive. Here, you can find every post we've ever posted and really get lost — in a good way.

A Celebration of the Quiet Beatle

His talent for playing guitar, singing and composing music made him a legendary contributor to the music scene.

Let’s do the Time Loop Again

Get stuck in a time loop with these books and movies. Get stuck in a…hey, wait a minute!?

All Things Printed & Recorded: Readers Flip for Magazines

We’re covering a product that’s been a mainstay at HPB since we first opened: magazines.

Meet the Bibliomaniac: Gella Spencer

In this month’s edition of Meet the Bibliomaniac, we introduce you to Gella from our South Houston District. Take it away, Gella! Name: Gella SpencerJob Title: District Inventory ManagerStore Location: South Houston District When did you join the team?I joined the HPB team in the summer of 2002. I was the first non-transferring employee hired… View Article

Top 40 Horror Books to Scare Your Pants Off

This week at HPB, we’re celebrating all things horror: those stories that make you sleep with one eye open, with the lights on, or sometimes not at all!

The Big List of Storytime Books

Mom and dad recommended tried and true storytime classics mixed in with some contemporary gems.

75 Years of Little Golden Books to Treasure: The Poky Little Puppy & Friends

Before the introduction of Little Golden Books in 1942, children’s books normally sold for $2 to $3 each. Given average rates of U.S. inflation, that’s about $28 to $42 in today’s dollars. Purchasing children’s books was a luxury for most families until George Duplaix came on the scene. As president of the Artists and Writers… View Article