AUBURN – New books have been added to the shelves of the Auburn Public Library during the last month.

Fiction

“Blindside: An FBI Thriller” by Catherine Coulter. In the wake of a series of kidnapping attempts, Savich and Sherlock, along with an FBI agent whose 6-year-old son was nearly a victim, follow leads to a charismatic team of evangelists.

“Flirting with Pete: A Novel” by Barbara Delinsky. After Casey Ellis loses the psychologist father she barely knew, a situation arises that leads her to discover his harrowing experiences with a mysterious woman named Jenny.

“Last to Die: A Novel” by James Grippando. Representing an accused hit man as a favor to a friend, Miami lawyer Jack Swyteck investigates his client’s bizarre claim that a woman offered him her estate in return for killing her.

“The Probable Future” by Alice Hoffman. Struggling to cope with her unwanted ability to see the future, Stella must confront her frightening legacy to uncover the truth when her father is jailed and wrongly accused of a homicide.

“Johnny Angel” by Danielle Steel. Bereft over the loss of her beloved son in a car accident, Alice Peterson begins to experience visions of his spirit, which are also witnessed by the late boy’s troubled 9-year-old brother.

“Death Row” by William Bernhardt. When the only surviving witness to a grisly murder turns up dead, Oklahoma defense attorney Ben Kincaid holds little hope of staving off the death sentence against the soft-spoken chemist accused of the crime.

Nonfiction

“Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball” by Stefan Kanfer. In this riveting biography, Kanfer shows how the beloved comedienne rose above a difficult childhood to succeed, but was not always happy in the process.

“The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own,” edited by Gary Berg. The editor of Today’s Caregiver magazine gives practical advice on how to negotiate the challenges of caregiving while maintaining emotional good health.

“Kate Remembered” by A. Scott Berg. The legendary actress reflects on her life, career and values as recounted to her friend – a prize-winning biographer – over the last 20 years of her life. They agreed that the result, this book, would be released after her death.

“The Kennedy Curse: Why America’s First Family Has Been Haunted by Tragedy for 150 Years” by Edward Klein. A journalist with ties to the Kennedy clan explores common threads in the lives and tragic deaths of so many of its members.

“Red Zone: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the San Francisco Dog Mauling” by Aphrodite Jones. A crime journalist relates the graphic story of two lawyers who bred attack dogs to guard illegal amphetamine labs for their client, an imprisoned member of the Aryan brotherhood.

“The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success” by Andy Andrews. A motivational speaker tells a tale a la “It’s a Wonderful Life” to illustrate seven key principles for achieving success and happiness in our lives.

Children

“Feather Boy” by Nicky Singer. Would you believe this story has a bullied boy, a strong, elderly woman, a haunted house, a mystery and humor? Find the book and the audiobook in the Kids’ Room. For readers and listeners ages 10 and up.

“Beautiful Blackbird” by Ashley Bryan. The folktale from Zambia, retold by Maine’s own Ashley Bryan, shimmers on each page with cut-paper shapes and color. For children in kindergarten through grade two.

“Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House” by Cynthia Rylant. Uncle Jake builds a tree house for best friends Henry and Mudge, but oh-oh, how will Mudge climb the tree? For readers in kindergarten through grade two.

“Where’s Pup” by Dayle Ann Dodds. The brushy, painty picture book takes readers to a circus led by a clown looking for his partner. For early readers.

“Love, Ruby and Lavender” by Deborah Wiles. When 9-year-old Ruby’s best friend, her whacky grandmother, leaves town, Ruby must entertain herself for the whole boring summer in Halleluia, Miss. Find the book and the audiobook in the Kids’ Room. For readers and listeners in grades four through seven.