AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has recently acquired the following to its collection.

Fiction

“Flowering Judas: a Gregor Demarkian Novel” by Jane Haddam. Chester Morton disappeared without a trace from his hometown of Mattuck, New York and for 12 long years his mother kept the search alive hounding the police and even paying for a large billboard overlooking the community college. Then Chester’s recently dead body is found hanging from the same billboard and the local police turn to former FBI agent Gregor Demarkian to solve the crime.

“The Girl in the Blue Beret: a novel” by Bobbi Ann Mason. Mason has written a memorable novel inspired by the story of her late father-in-law who was a WWII pilot shot down over occupied Europe. Pilot Marshall Stone was saved by the Resistance and years later he returns to reconnect with his saviors especially with the girl in the blue beret who guided him through Paris

“The Cut” by George Pelecanos. This is the first outing in a new series featuring investigator Spero Lucas. Lucas, a veteran of Iraq, is doing special investigations for an attorney to recover stolen property when he is approached by a well-known crime boss to find out who has been stealing from his illicit operation. He soon learns the truth but is it worth his life or the lives of those he holds dear?

“Silent Enemy” by Thomas W. Young. Four years after the “Mullah’s Storm” jihadists attack the Afghan National Police training center in Kabul murdering many and wounding others including Sergeant Major Sophia Gold. The wounded are quickly loaded on to a medical evac C-5 Galaxy bound for Germany. It is only after the plane is airborne that the pilot learns that the jihadists have planted bombs on board designed to detonate when descending.

Nonfiction

“The Fiery Trial” by Eric Foner. In this landmark work, Eric Foner gives us the definitive history of Lincoln and the end of slavery in America. Foner begins with Lincoln’s youth and follows the trajectory of his career across an increasingly tense and shifting political terrain from Illinois to Washington, D.C.

“The Believing Brain” by Michael Shermer. The world’s best-known skeptic Michael Shermer upends the traditional thinking about how humans form beliefs about the world. His theory is that beliefs come first and explanations for beliefs follow.

“Empire of Ice: Scott, Shackleton, and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Science” by Edward Larson. An exciting account of the hardships endured by the Antarctic expeditions of Roald Amundson, Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton. The expeditions are looked at in terms of their motives and their overall importance to science.

“Paris to the Past: Traveling Through French History by Train in France” by Ina Caro. A pleasurable mix of travel adventure and French history for the armchair traveler, this title has vivid descriptions which bring the sites and sounds of France alive. All abroad!

“All In: From Refugee to Poker Champ” by Jerry Yang. A must read autobiography of Jerry Yang, the 2007 World Series of Poker Champion, who fled a horrific Thai refugee camp before immigrating to the United States. A truly inspiring rags to riches story.

Young adult

Keston, Kelly. “Darkness Becomes Her.” After a natural disaster destroys New Orleans, the city, now called New 2, becomes a haven for supernatural creatures. Ari, a hardened 17 year old abandoned by her mother, must face down witches and vampires when she reenters the city to discover her heritage.

Hurley, Tonya. “Ghostgirl: Lovesick.” Charlotte’s back from the dead (sort of) and acting as a guardian angel at her former high school. Her “ticket” to the afterlife is being invisible but she didn’t count on falling in love.

Parks, Peggy J. “Self-Injury Disorder.” Sometimes called self-inflicted violence, self-abuse or self-mutilation, self-injury disorder is defined as the act of intentionally inflicting physical harm on oneself that causes damage to the body. More book titles, websites and periodical information is included.

Parks, Peggy J. “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.” Some individuals with OCD have been known to shower for 24 hours straight in order to be sure they have washed off all the germs. More book titles, websites and periodical information is included.

Roizen, Michael F. MD and Mehmet C. Oz MD “You: the Owner’s Manual for Teens.” A book that does not preach but answers hundreds of questions teens may have including how to get more energy, how to improve your grades, get more fit, take care of your skin, make decisions about sex and more. A must-read for all teens.

Children

“War & Watermelon” by Rich Wallace. In the summer of 1969, 12 year old Brody is worried about football, impressing the girls and the Top ten hits on the radio. And his beloved Mets are finally winning ball games and have a shot at the World Series. But the Vietnam War looms for his older brother Ryan. When he travels to Woodstock with Ryan and some friends, Brody’s eyes are opened up to a whole new world: a world that is changing fats and may take Ryan away form him. A great look at the turmoil of the 60’s through Brody’s eyes. Grade 4-8

“No Passengers Beyond this Point” by Gennifer Choldenko. When their house is foreclosed on, India, Finn, and Mouse must move in with their uncle in Colorado After a peculiar journey, they land not in Colorado but far from home in a dreamlike alternate reality. An entertaining and fast-paced read, this book is written for readers who like clues, adventures, and who won’t be confused by the somewhat puzzling ending. An entertaining and fast-paced read that is best for grades 5 though 7.

“Hide and Seek in the Jungle” by Sean Callery. This bright, colorful lift-the-flap board book introduces jungle animals and the rain forest to young children. Gorillas, tigers, crocodiles, and parrots are hiding in the jungle, giving hints to the reader. The final pages feature photos and facts about other rain-forest animals. Great for Preschool and kindergarten

“A Pet for Petunia” by Paul Schmid. Petunia really, really wants a pet. She will do anything to convince her parents to let her have a pet. But Petunia doesn’t want just any pet. She wants a skunk! Kids will relate to Petunia’s single mindedness and enthusiasm. But what happens when she runs away from home and meets a real live skunk? Best for ages 4-8.

“InkBlot: Drip, Splat and Squish Your Way to Creativity” by Margaret Peot. Remember Inkblots? Margaret Peot shares her enthusiasm for inkblots and how imagination can turn them into a variety of interesting images. Anything is possible when creating with inkblots. Clear directions and facts about notable inkblot artists such as Victor Hugo and Hermann Rorschach make this book a winner. This book is sure to please kids and adults alike. All ages.