What's New @ the Library
Week of November 11 through November 16, 2019
Fiction
Curious toys
by Elizabeth Hand

Joining a gang near the famous Riverview amusement park in 1915 Chicago, the daughter of a fortune teller teams up with a reclusive artist to track down a serial killer responsible for a child’s disappearance. 25,000 first printing.
Freedom Lessons
by Eileen Harrison Sanchez

Confronted by the unfamiliar culture and unwritten rules of a 1969 Louisiana community, a white teacher from the north witnesses the unexpected impact of school integration, while a young football player keeps a dangerous secret to protect his family. Original.
The Girl With the Leica : Based on the True Story of the Woman Behind the Name Robert Capa
by Helena Janeczek

A U.S. release of a prize-winning novel from Italy is inspired by the boundary-breaking photojournalism team and traces the experiences of a political photographer whose protégé is killed for her exposure of fascist activities during the Spanish Civil War. Original.
The family upstairs : a novel
by Lisa Jewell

Discovering the identity of her birth parents and her inheritance of a valuable mansion, 25-year-old Libby makes horrifying discoveries about the massacre and disappearances of her biological family. By the best-selling author of Then She Was Gone. 200,000 first printing.
Non-Fiction
America's Test Kitchen Twentieth Anniversary TV Show Cookbook : Best-ever Recipes from the Most Successful Cooking Show on TV
by America's Test Kitchen

A collection of over 500 recipes from the long-running PBS series features such dishes as Chicken Enchiladas With Red Chili Sauce, Chinese-style Oven-Steamed Fish and Maple-glazed Pork Tenderloin, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at cast members. Illustrations.
Before and after : the incredible real-life stories of orphans who survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society
by Judy Pace Christie

The best-selling author of Before We Were Yours and an award-winning journalist document the true stories of the victims of a notorious adoption scandal who discovered that they were kidnapped as infants before eventually reuniting with their birth families. Illustrations.
I am C-3PO : the inside story
by Anthony Daniels

The beloved Star Wars actor shares insights into the concepts, evolution and unexpected hazards of his iconic character while describing his collaborations with such legends as Sir Alec Guinness, Carrie Fisher and George Lucas. Movie tie-in.
America's best day hikes : spectacular single-day hikes across the States
by Derek Dellinger

"50 of the greatest hikes in the country, for all abilities and in all landscapes America's Best Day Hikes is a beautifully illustrated, best-of compendium featuring the most memorable one- day hikes in every region of the United States. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking to broaden their horizons. All of the hikes are doable during daylight hours and none require camping. America's Best Day Hikes comes with all the information anyone would need to experience these unique locations, including details about the hike itself-difficulty, duration, seasonal hazards, etc.-as well as traveling, planning, and packing suggestions. All this paired with Dellinger's stunning photography makes this incredible volume a must- have for any lover of the outdoors"