What's New @ the Library
Week of March 16 through March 21, 2020
Fiction
The illness lesson : a novel
by Clare Beams

Interpreting a mysterious flock of red birds as an omen to pursue his newest venture, a once-famous philosopher opens a revolutionary school to shape the intellectual development of women, before his students’ bizarre symptoms reveal otherworldly secrets.
The mirror & the light
by Hilary Mantel

A tale inspired by the final years of Thomas Cromwell describes how after the execution of Anne Boleyn and childbed death of Queen Jane, the former blacksmith’s son orchestrates a desperate plot to fortify England and save his own life.
More than we remember
by Christina Suzann Nelson

"After a life-altering car accident, one night changes everything for three women. As their lives intersect, they can no longer dwell in the memory of who they've been. Can they rise from the wreck of the worst moments of their lives to become who they were meant to be?"
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James

A young woman takes a night-clerk job at the same roadside motel from where her aunt went missing decades earlier before uncovering the work of a serial killer. By the award-winning author of The Broken Girls.
Non-Fiction
Until the end of time : mind, matter, and our search for meaning in an evolving universe
by B. Greene

The Columbia University theoretical physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe explores subjects ranging from quantum mechanics to black holes, sharing insights into how human life and consciousness emerged from chaos.
The falcon thief : a true tale of adventure, treachery, and the hunt for the perfect bird
by Joshua Hammer

Documents the true story of Irish national Jeffrey Lendrum and his globetrotting adventures as a smuggler of rare birds, detailing the efforts of British wildlife detective Andy McWilliam to protect the world’s endangered birds of prey. 75,000 first printing.
The fire and the darkness : the bombing of Dresden, 1945
by Sinclair McKay

Drawing on first-hand accounts from ordinary civilians, this gripping work of narrative nonfiction recounts the history of the Dresden Bombing on February 13, 1945, taking a complex, human view of this terrible night and its aftermath.
The ultimate retirement guide for 50+ : Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime
by Suze Orman

"THE PATH TO YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT STARTS RIGHT HERE When you think about planning for retirement-whether it's years in the future or just around the corner-you're bound to have questions. Can I ever afford to stop working? Will Social Security be there for me when I need it? Is the market a safe place for my money? How can I make my money last? Have I waited too long to start saving? Suze Orman, America's most recognized expert on personal finance, answers all the questions that keep you up at night-starting with the biggest one: it is never too late to start planning for a next act that's fulfilling and secure. With her signature blend of compassion, insight, and expertise, Suze guides you toward a plan that will put you in control of your financialfuture and help you to create the retirement you deserve"