AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced new acquisitions for January.

Fiction

“The Disciple,” Stephen Coonts. The long-feared geopolitical nightmare is about to begin: Iran is just weeks away from having first-strike nuclear capabilities, and only CIA agents Tommy Carmellini and Jake Grafton can stop them.

“Days of Gold: A Novel,” Jude Deveraux. In this sequel to “Lavender Morning,” Scottish clan laird Angus McTern is angered and humiliated by heiress Edilean Talbot’s snubs and haughty ways. When her inheritance is stolen, how much will he help?

“U is for Undertow,” Sue Grafton. The series’ 19th entry featuring PI Kinsey Milhone finds her investigating a 20-year-old missing child case for a client who claims to have just recalled — from when he was 6 years old — what may be a vital clue.

“Deeper than the Dead,” Tami Hoag. In 1984 California, when a teacher and three students find a victim of a serial killer partially buried behind their school, Detective Tony Mendez decides to try a new technique called “profiling” to investigate.

Additional new fiction titles include books by Loren Estleman, James Rollins, Laurell K. Hamilton, Orson Scott Card and Joseph Wambaugh.

Nonfiction

“Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” Greg Mortenson. In this sequel to “Three Cups of Tea,” Mortenson continues the story of his efforts to promote literacy and peace by building schools for girls.

“Open: An Autobiography,” Andre Agassi. Agassi recounts why, in spite of his tremendous success on the tennis court, happiness eluded him until he cut his hair, ended his celebrity marriage and resurrected his career on his own terms.

“Last Words: A Memoir,” George Carlin and Tony Hendra. Despite almost 15 years of conversations, Carlin never finished the autobiography he started with Hendra in 1993. The comedian’s death in 2008 inspired Hendra to finish the project.

“Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage,” Elizabeth Gilbert. Inspired by a recent second marriage she vowed never to make, Gilbert, in her follow-up to “Eat, Pray, Love,” considers the complex institution of matrimony in all its many facets.

Teens

“Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel,” Robert B. Parker. The hard-boiled PI relates how he was raised out West by his tough but kind father and two uncles. Their lessons come into play when his friend, Jeannie, is abducted by her abusive father.

“Madapple,” Christina Meldrum. Aslaug is raised in isolation by a mother who claims still to be a virgin. When her mother dies, Aslaug goes to live with an aunt and cousin she doesn’t know, with tragic results. Fast-paced, suspenseful and shocking.

“Little Brother,” Cory Doctorow. Seventeen-year-old Marcus never expected to find himself in the midst of a terrorist attack in San Francisco. At least, that’s what he and his friends are trying to convince the Department of Homeland Security.

“Angry Management,” Chris Crutcher. Short stories. Montana’s adoptive dad wants to censor her writings for the school newspaper; Angus and Sarah embark on a road trip of haunting significance; Matt’s opinion of genius Marcus changes during one fateful week.

Children

“Wild Girl,” Patricia Reilly Giff. In keeping with her usual style, Giff brings the reader on a compelling journey that tests the strength of family bonds. Horse lovers will love this Maine Student Book Award nominee for readers in grades four through seven.

“Wishworks, Inc.,” Stephanie Tolan. Third-grader Max retreats into a fantasy world to escape the stresses of his parents’ divorce. When his wish for a dog comes true, he learns some valuable lessons about the unpredictability of real life. For readers in grades three through six.

“River of Dreams: The Story of the Hudson River,” Hudson Talbott. This account in picture-book form traces the Hudson River’s path through the history of New York state and America. For history lovers in grades three through five.

“Orangutan Tongs: Poems to Tangle Your Tongue,” Jon Agee. What kind of noise annoys an oyster? Learn the answer to this and other ageless questions in this illustrated tome of tongue tangling poems. For language lovers in grades one through five.