AUBURN — The following are some new and notable acquisitions at the Auburn Public Library.

Fiction

“Crash and Burn,” by Lisa Gardner. Nicole Frank beats the odds and survives a violent car crash which in most cases would have been deadly. She tells the police that she is searching for a little girl who is nowhere to be found even by police search dogs. Nicole’s husband arrives and tells the police that she is suffering from a severe brain injury and they should not believe anything she says. Sergeant Wyatt Fuller, who heads the case, soon discovers that she has had several close calls lately and it appears someone wants her dead.

“The Girl on the Train: a Novel,” by Paula Hawkins. This Hitchcockian debut thriller introduces Rachel who travels on a commuter train every day and every day it stops at the same signal where she observes the same young couple breakfasting on their deck. She begins to feel like she knows them and gives them the names Jess and Jason. Then one day she sees something shocking and the train moves on. She feels compelled to tell the police and finds herself entwined in what happens next as well as the lives of the people involved.

“Motive: an Alex Delaware Novel,” by Jonathan Kellerman. LAPD police lieutenant Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware have worked on the case of Katherine Hennepin, a young woman stabbed and strangled in her home, but the case dead ends. They move on to another murder when Ursula Corey a successful divorcee, is gunned down execution style. While they track down two possible suspects, a new clue stirs up eerie echoes of the Hennepin murder. The question becomes, are they dealing with a serial killer?

“The Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah. In the quiet French village of Carriveau housewife Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband as he heads to the Maginot Line. She does not believe that the Nazis will invade, but when they do, a German captain requisitions her home and she is forced to stay with her daughter. Vianne’s sister Isabelle, a rebellious 18-year-old Parisian, joins the Resistance and never looks back. The book tells a story seldom told: the women’s war. This tale tells of two sisters separated by years and circumstances who both travel a different road to survival in German-occupied France.

“West of Sunset,” by Stewart O’Nan. It is 1937 and F. Scott Fitzgerald is in the last years of his life. In poor health with his wife Zelda far away in a mental institution, Fitzgerald attempts a comeback as a screenwriter. With flashbacks to key moments from his past, the novel follows him as he arrives at MGM, falls in love with gossip columnist Sheilah Graham, begins work on “The Last Tycoon” and tries to maintain a semblance of family life with his daughter, Scottie. The novel features Fitzgerald’s orbit of the literary famous joined with Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Nonfiction

“Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad,” by Eric Foner. Between 1830 and 1860 more than 3,000 fugitive slaves passed through New York City, the center of the Underground Railroad, to reach their freedom. They were aided by networks of antislavery resistance made up of both free blacks and white abolitionists. This latest masterpiece by Eric Foner, one of America’s most influential historians, is a sweeping history of that movement.

“@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex,” by Shane Harris. The next war may not be fought on land or sea, in air or space, but in a “fifth domain”: cyberspace. The author takes readers behind the scenes and to the front lines of the new cyber war and shows what the military and intelligence agencies are doing to prepare.

“The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine is in Your Hands,” by Eric Topol. The era of “doctor knows best” is over, argues Topol. Topol, one of the country’s leading physicians, believes that we are on the cusp of a democratic revolution in medicine, made possible by advancing technology and ubiquitous mobile devices. With new mobile apps, we will all being walking around with cheaper, better diagnostic tools in our pockets.

“The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work,” by Christine Carter, Ph.D. Christine Carter, a happiness researcher at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, draws on the best science available as well as personal experience trying to reduce the level of stress in her own busy life. This book will help you find simple, effective ways to achieve balance in your own daily routine.

“Rescue Your Dog from Fear: Tried-and-True Techniques to Help Your Dog Feel Secure,” by Peggy O. Swager. Few experiences can offer more emotional satisfaction and fulfillment than welcoming a rescue dog into your family and your home. Even for experienced dog owners, however, the challenge of training a skittish dog can prove frustrating. This book is an essential guide for anyone with a previously-abused or naturally fearful dog.

Teens

“Don’t look back,” by Jennifer Armentrout. After Samantha and her best friend Cassie go missing, Samantha is found alone and suffering from a severe concussion. Cassie is still missing and Sam has no recollection of what happened. As she recovers and pieces together the person she was before the incident, she discovers that she doesn’t like who she was and works to redeem herself with her family and friends. However, Cassie is still missing and as Sam continues to try to piece together the incidents of that night, she fears that if she remembers who was involved, she may be putting herself at risk once again.

“Love and other foreign words,” by Erin McCahan. Josie, at nearly 16, knows many social languages but remains baffled by the language of love. She’s learned to negotiate both high school and college, having taken classes at the local community college. But when it comes to love, she simply doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. When her older sister, Kate, gets engaged, Josie doesn’t particularly care for Kate’s fiancée and decides to make it her mission to break them up. At the same time, Josie secretly tries to decode the meaning of love for herself.

“All the bright places,” by Jennifer Niven. Violet and Theodore first meet on the ledge of the school’s bell tower, six feet up. Violet has always counted the days until she can leave her small Indiana town in an effort to escape the grief she’s felt since her sister’s death. Theodore is fascinated by death and spends his days thinking of how he might kill himself. After Theodore talks Violet down, he continues to watch over her. When they sign up for a project which involves learning more about their state, Violet begins to feel her grief lessen and starts to feel happy for the first time in a long time. But as Violet’s world opens up again, Theodore’s demons continue to haunt him. This book is a good read for fans of Jay Asher, Rainbow Rowell and John Green.

“Tear you apart,” by Sarah Cross. In this retelling of Snow White, Viv lives with her beautiful stepmother and lives in fear of being poisoned by her. Viv’s boyfriend, Henley, is a huntsman charged with killing her and cutting out her heart. When Viv is invited to an exclusive event by Prince Jasper, she thinks this might be her escape. But is Prince Jasper really all he seems? And can Viv really leave Henley behind when she is so in love with him – even though it may mean her death?

“Night sky,” by Suzanne Brockmann. When Sasha, the little girl Sky babysits, is kidnapped, Sky is shaken. Sky becomes more frightened when she begins to have weird dreams about Sasha. When Sky meets Dana, she discovers that she, like Dana, is a “Greater Than,” a person with a hormone in her blood giving her a supernatural gift. Greater Thans can have supernatural abilities of telepathy, speed, strength and psychic powers. Through Dana, and her partner Milo, Sky learns that Greater Thans are being kidnapped to serve as unwilling blood donors so that the drug, Destiny, can be made. The only way to save Sasha and stop this crime is to join forces with Dana and Milo.

Children

“Paper Things,” by Jennifer Richard Jacobson. A beautifully written story about homelessness today. After their mother dies, Gage tries to keep his promise to his mother to stay with his younger sister, Ari. But when he can no longer stay with their appointed guardian, Gage decides to live on his own and Ari follows. In order to survive, the kids couch surf and sneak into the shelters on really cold nights. Strong realistic fiction for grades 5 and up.

“The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,” by Julia Sarcone-Roach. Someone is wondering where their sandwich went. This charming book has the answer. It all starts with a bear. Bold and colorful illustrations carry this story along to its inevitable conclusion. Best for ages 3-8.

“Snowman’s Story,” by Will Hillenbrand. This delightful wordless picture book featuring a cheery snowman and a mischievous rabbit is sure to please. When the rabbit steals the snowman’s book, a jolly chase begins through the forest. Hillenbrand’s lovely soft watercolors add charm. Best for children ages 3-6, but sure to be appreciated by winter fans of all ages.

“The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe,” by Jane Goodall. Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where the Jane Goodall Research Center is located, is the setting of this book that introduces children to the chimpanzees that Dr. Goodall has spent years researching. These chimps are now an endangered species. Beautiful photographs taken over the past 50 years by Michael Neugebaur complement the very readable text. Back matter includes information about the Roots & Shoots program, which gives students of all ages the chance to make a difference. Written for children in grades 3-6, but sure to be appreciated by anyone interested in chimpanzees and Goodall’s work.