diff --git a/packages/bookshop/package.json b/packages/bookshop/package.json
index e0ecdfdc..d8a59d8d 100644
--- a/packages/bookshop/package.json
+++ b/packages/bookshop/package.json
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
   "license": "SAP SAMPLE CODE LICENSE",
   "dependencies": {
     "@sap/cds": "latest",
-    "express": "*"
+    "express": "*",
+    "hdb": "^0.17.1"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "jest": "*"