AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has listed some new acquisitions for October.

Fiction

“Nashville Chrome,” Rick Bass. It is 1959 and the Brown siblings – Maxine, Bonnie and Jim Ed are experiencing unprecedented musical success rivaled only by their friend Elvis. Nothing lasts forever as family ties fray and their fame is eclipsed by others.

“Prostitutes’ Ball,” Stephen Cannell. In this 10th entry in the Shane Scully series, Scully winds up with a new partner who is widely disliked in the department after he sold the story of one of his homicide cases to the movies. For all their differences, the two men hit it off solving one triple murder case which leads to another case that happened 25 years earlier.

“Good Daughters,” Joyce Maynard. Two families, the Planks and the Dickersons, are tied together in this story that takes place over decades and is centered on a New Hampshire farm. Narrated by the youngest in each family, this is a story of heartbreak, redemption and love.

“Impartial Witness: a Bess Crawford Mystery,” Charles Todd. It is 1917 and Bess is accompanying a badly burned pilot back to London from France when she witnesses the pilot’s wife, Marjorie, in what may be a compromising position. Shortly thereafter Marjorie is murdered and the pilot commits suicide and Bess feels compelled to get involved.

Nonfiction

“Crimes Against Liberty: An Indictment of President Barack Obama,” David Limbaugh. Socialized medicine, disregard for national security, bailout after bailout – the author lays out the conservative case against the Obama administration’s policies.

“A Journey: My Political Life,” Tony Blair. Blair, whose turn on the world stage included visits with the queen, Diana’s funeral and working with both Clinton and Bush, delivers an alternatively charming and bracing account of his term as British PM.

“The Perfection Point: Sport Science Predicts the Fastest Man, the Highest Jump, and the Limits of Athletic Performance,” John Brenkus. Beliefs about what humans can do have evolved over time. The author explores the question: Are there absolute limits?

“Let’s Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship,” Gail Caldwell. Caldwell’s friendship with author Carolyn Knapp illuminated both of their lives. Here she describes the pain of losing her closest friend to lung cancer at age 42.

“The Power,” Rhonda Byrne. “The Secret,” a worldwide bestseller that was translated into 46 languages, revealed to readers her law of attraction. Now in her follow up, Byrne promises to reveal an even greater source of power to improve one’s life.

Teen

“Gimme a Call,” Sarah Mlynowski. After accidentally dropping her cell phone into a fountain at the mall, 14-year-old Devi Banks starts to get phone calls – and an earful of advice on how to live her life to avoid making disastrous choices – from her 17-year-old self. Senior Devi, facing the trials and tribulations of senior year tries to change her life by giving her younger self advice.

“A Brief History of Montmaray,” Michelle Cooper. On her 16th birthday in 1936, Sophia begins a diary of life in a fictional island country off the coast of Spain, where she is among the last descendants of an impoverished royal family trying to hold their nation together. Sophia keeps an eye out for signs of political trouble, and finds one in the form of the Nazi “historians” who land on their shores. The arrival of the Germans sets in motion a chain of events that rivals any of the high adventures of Sophia’s colorful ancestors.

“Heart to Heart,” Lurlene McDaniel. Kassey’s best friend Elowyn is killed in an accident. She was an organ donor, and her heart is given to Arabeth, who now has a new chance at life. But Arabeth finds herself drawn to the things Elowyn loved. Did some of Elowyn’s personality survive?

“Somebody Everybody Listens To: A Novel,” Suzanne Supplee. Retta dreams of being a country music star and leaves her small Tennessee town for Nashville. She finds the odds stacked against her and survival difficult. She looks to her country music idols, many of whom struggled in younger years, for inspiration.

Children

“The Necromancer (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel),” Michael Scott. Dr. John Dee knows the Elders are angry with him so he takes drastic steps to buy him more time. He needs get Josh away from his twin sister Sophie in order to get Josh trained as a Necromancer. Training in any of the magical arts is dangerous; will Josh decide to help Dr. Dee to raise a god from the dead? Book four in this series is just as gripping and fast paced as ever.

“Amazing Magic Tricks,” Jon Tremaine. This how-to book presents 40 tricks demonstrated by a professional magician. The book includes step-by-step illustrations to help young magicians master the craft. Tremaine also offers advice and encouragement for aspiring magicians.

“Will You Still Love Me?,” Carol Roth. “When the new baby comes will you still love me?” The gentle picture book reassures children that there will always be enough love for them when the new baby comes. Soft watercolors add to the charm of this story.

“Bats at the Ballgame.” Brian Lies’ adorable bats are back in a new adventure involving America’s favorite pastime – baseball. Come discover how bats play baseball. Mothdogs and Cricket Jacks are just a few of the treats that bats enjoy. They even have a Pesky Pole. 

“Biggest Bugs (life-size),” George Beccaloni. Bug enthusiasts of all ages will love this book which includes color photographs of 38 of the world’s biggest bugs. All of the photos are life-sized. The book also gives essential facts about each bug depicted. There are even maps showing where the bugs live.