New Items List May 2018

This Months Staff Picks From Librarian’s Choice

Mine by Susi Fox You wake up alone after an emergency caesarean, desperate to see your child. And when you are shown the small infant in the nursery, a terrible thought takes root: this baby is not your baby. No one believes you. Not the nurses, your father or even your own husband. They say

you’re confused and delusional. Dangerous. But you’re a doctor – you know how easily mistakes can be made. It’s up to you to find your real child, your miracle baby, before it’s too late. With everyone against you, is it safe to trust your instincts? Or are memories from your past clouding your judgement? This can’t all be in your head . . . can it? Dear Mrs Bird by A J Pearce London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is Doing Her Bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertise-ment for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a La-dy War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist, Henrietta Bird. Emmy is disappointed, but gamely bucks up and buckles down. Mrs. Bird is very clear: letters containing any Unpleasantness must go straight in the bin. But when Emmy reads poignant notes from women who may have Gone Too Far with the wrong men, or who can’t bear to let their children be evacuated, she is unable to resist responding.

Bridge Burning by Kitty Flanagan Kitty Flanagan has been locked in an in-dustrial freezer in Western Australia, in-sulted about the size of her lady parts in Singapore and borne witness to the world's most successful wife swap in sub-urban Sydney. It's these valuable lessons from The University of Life that have

taught her so many things, including the fact that cliches like 'The University of Life' are reeeally annoying. In these funny, true stories, Kitty provides advice you didn't even know you needed. Useful tips on how not to get murdered while hitch-hiking, how to break up with some-one the wrong way, and the right way, why it's important to keep your top on while waitressing, and why women between the ages of thirty-seven and forty-two should be banned from internet dating.

Time is a Killer by Michel Bussi In the summer of 2016, Clotilde is spend-ing her vacation in Corsica with her hus-band Franck and her teenage daughter Valentine. It is the first time she has been back to the island since the car accident in which her parents and her brother were killed decades earlier. She was in the car

too, but miraculously escaped with her life. This return plunges Clotilde back into the deepest recesses of her adolescence. She reacquaints herself with her paternal grandparents, Lisabetta and Cassanu, members of a powerful Corsican family that reigns over the island. When a mysterious letter, signed “Palma”—Clotilde’s mother—arrives, the truth about her family, her parents’ death, and her childhood is called into question. The Essence of You and Me by Kada & Barney Miller As a 20-year-old, David 'Barney' Miller was one of the best surfers on the New South Wales mid-north coast. He was looking to go professional. But when a workmate lost control of their car, flipped it and slammed into a tree, Barney was trapped in the wreckage. He was told he would never breathe inde-pendently or use his legs again. Refusing to give in, he defied the doctors through self-belief, hard work and sheer guts. But he still wasn't able to walk. Barney plunged into a depression many thought he wouldn't emerge from. Then he met Kada, a beautiful girl from a country town who dreamed of becoming a singer. Kada had moved to the coast to escape her own troubled life. When Barney met Kada they fell in love. She didn't see his wheelchair, she saw the man he was. Barney saw everything Kada was and everything she could be.

The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester 1940. Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her sewing ma-chine and a dream: to have her own atelier. 2015. Australian curator Fabienne Bissette

journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear clothing. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets - and the sacri-fices made for love.

New DVDs

Latest Release Bestsellers Macbeth by Jo Nesbo Set in the 1970s in a run-down, rainy in-dustrial town, Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth centers around a police force struggling to shed an incessant drug problem. Duncan, chief of police, is idealistic and visionary, a dream to the townspeople but a nightmare for criminals. The drug trade is ruled by two

drug lords, one of whom—a master of manipulation named Hecate—has connections with the highest in power, and plans to use them to get his way. Hecate’s plot hinges on steadily, insidiously manipulating Inspec-tor Macbeth: the head of SWAT and a man already sus-ceptible to violent and paranoid tendencies. Panic Room by Robert Goddard High on a Cornish cliff sits a vast unin-habited mansion. Uninhabited except for Blake, a young woman of dubious back-ground, secretive and alone, currently acting as housesitter. The house has a panic room. Cunningly concealed, steel lined, impregnable – and apparently closed from within. Even Blake doesn’t know it’s there. She’s too busy being on the run from life, from a story she thinks she’s escaped. But her remote existence is going to be invaded when people come looking for the house’s owner, missing rogue pharma entrepreneur, Jack Harkness. Suddenly the whole world wants to know where his money has gone.

Making Peace by Fiona McCallum It's been a year since Hannah Ainsley lost her husband and parents – her whole fam-ily – in a car crash on Christmas morning. Despite her overwhelming loss, she's worked hard to pull the pieces of her life together with the help of a group of dear, loyal friends. But while Hannah is begin-

ning to become excited about the future again, she's concerned that her best friend and talented artist Sam is facing a crisis of her own. It's now Hannah's turn to be Sam's rock – can she save Sam's dreams from unravel-ling? Captive by Tony Park As a soldier turned wildlife veterinarian, Dr Graham Baird is no stranger to the dangers of the African bush. While on a trip to track down a baby elephant, he’s caught up in a deadly shootout with poachers. Among the fatal casualties of the firefight is the brother of Fidel Costa – corrupt politician and Mozambique’s poaching kingpin. Hearing of the death of his younger sibling, Costa unleashes a brutal vendetta to exact his revenge against Baird.

A Place to Remember by Jenn McLeod Running away for the second time in her life, twenty-seven-year old Ava believes the cook's job at a country B&B is perfect, until she meets the owner's son, John Tate. The young fifth-generation grazier is a beguiling blend of both man, boy and a terrible flirt. With their connection immedi-

ate and intense, they begin a clandestine affair right un-der the noses of John's formidable parents. Thirty years later, Ava returns to Candlebark Creek with her daugh-ter, Nina, who is determined to meet her mother's lost love for herself. While struggling to find her own place in the world, Nina discovers an urban myth about a love-struck man, a forgotten engagement ring, and a dinner reservation back in the eighties. Now she must decide if revealing the truth will hurt more than it heals... The Punishment She Deserves by Elizabeth George Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are forced to confront the past as they try to solve a crime that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of a quiet, historic medieval town in England. The cosy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and re-spected citizens–Ian Druitt, the local deacon–is accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered?

I’ve Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark When a terrible crime shocks a New Jer-sey community, all signs point to one sus-pect. But if he's innocent as he claims, it means the murderer is still out there… After throwing a party when her parents were away, 18-year-old Kerry Dowling is

discovered lifeless at the bottom of the family pool. The police immediately question Kerry’s boyfriend, who—despite proclaiming his love for her—was seen arguing with Kerry that night. As neighbors and classmates grieve the loss of their friend, Kerry’s 28-year-old sister Aline, a guidance counselor, searches for answers. She’ll do anything to help the Detective Mike Wilson learn what really happened the night Kerry was killed. Every Note Played by Lisa Genova An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audienc-es all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. That was eight months ago. Richard now has ALS, and his entire right arm is para-lyzed. His fingers are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. The loss of his hand feels like a death, a loss of true love, a divorce—his divorce.

Librarian’s Choice titles Fiction The craftsman / S. J. Bolton The second child / Caroline Bond Dark water / Robert Bryndza Time is a killer / Michel Bussi The wolf / Leo Carlew The house of impossible beauties / Joseph Cassara The city of brass / S.A. Chakraborty Dreaming in chocolate / Susan Bishop Crispell Dark pines / Will Dean Watermark / Joanna Atherfold Finn Mine / Susi Fox Varina / Charles Frazier The good doctor of Warsaw / Elisabeth Gifford The woman at 1,000 degrees / Hallgrimur Helgason Ultima / L.S. Hilton The after wife / Cass Hunter One / Andrew Hutchinson Intruder / Leonie Johnson The Fortress / S.A. Jones Too close to breathe / Olivia Kiernan Killer intent / Tony Kent Jackrabbit smile / Joe R. Lansdale The Paris seamstress / Natasha Lester The three of us / Kim Lock The honey farm / Harriet Alida Lye How I lose you / Kate McNaughton Kintu / Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi Tangerine / Christine Mangan Women in sunlight / Frances Mayes Dyschronia / Jennifer Mills Three gold coins / Josephine Moon One way / S. J. Morden Only child / Rhiannon Navin Autonomous / Annalee Newitz Who fears death / Nnedi Okorafor The right girl / Ellie O'Neill Closer than you know / Brad Parks The secrets we keep / Shirley Patton Dear Mrs. Bird / AJ Pearce Find you in the dark / Nathan Ripley The unexpected education of Emily Dean / Mira Robertson The rending and the nest / Kaethe Schwehn Talon of God / Wesley Snipes and Ray Norman Dark angels / Ron Thomas Caligula / Simon Turney The trick to time / Kit De Waal You wish / Lia Weston The Long Forgotten / David Whitehouse The book of Joan / Lidia Yuknavitch

General Non-Fiction My mother : a serial killer / Hazel Baron A writing life : Helen Garner and her work / Bernadette Brennan The line becomes a river / Francisco Cantu The wasp and the orchid : the remarkable life of Australian naturalist Edith Coleman / Danielle Clode Bridge burning / Kitty Flanagan A scandal in Bohemia / Gideon Haigh Love letters of the Great War / edited by Mandy Kirkby The essence of you and me / Kada & Barney Miller The darkest web / Eileen Ormsby The work I did : a memoir of the secretary to Goebbels / Brunhilde Pomsel, Thore D. Hansen In search of Mary Shelley / Fiona Sampson Two sisters : into the Syrian jihad / Asne Seierstad Sophie's boys / Sophie Smith with Deborah Fitzgerald The pastor and the painter : inside the lives of An drew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran / Cindy Wockner A handful of happiness / Massimo Vacchetta Don’t forget the wide range of digital titles also available via Wheelers, One Click Digital and cloudLibrary. http://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/books/Pages/e-books-e-audio.aspx

New Non-Fiction Styling for Instagram by Leela Cyd Author Leela Cyd has an eye for pho-tography and keen sense of digital media―and she has the Instagram following to prove it. Full of gorgeous, full-color inspiration images, Styling for Instagram is full of her expert advice

on how to make the most of Instagram. From tips on arranging the perfect composition and styling your shots to using natural lighting and telling story with your work, the book will help you capture the attention of the Instagram community. Escape by Bike by Joshua Cunningham From wilderness treks to weekends spent following local coastal paths, ad-venture cycling combines cycle touring, mountain biking, and camping to open up new and exciting possibilities for ad-venture on two wheels. Cycling writer and photogra-pher Joshua Cunningham spent eleven months cy-cling from London to Hong Kong, a journey that spanned twenty- six countries and 13,670 miles. Dur-ing his journey, he captured thousands of photographs of the landscapes—many barely touched by hu-mans— and acquired a wealth of invaluable experi-ence, from arranging travel and selecting the best bike to what to pack for each climate and terrain, and how to choose and navigate your route.

Android Phones & Tablets for Dummies by Dan Gookin Getting a smartphone or tablet can be intimidating for anyone, but this user-friendly guide is here to help you to get the most out of all your new gadget has to offer! Whether you re upgrading

from an older model or totally new to the awesome world of Androids, this book makes it easier than ever to get up and running with the latest technology. The Art of Leather Braiding by Roy Luo & Kelly Tong Bringing the popular art of leather braiding into the 21st century in this beginners guide to making contem-porary coiled and knotted jewellery and accessories. Leather braiding is an ancient form of art that uses just a few simple knots and cords to create beautiful jewellery and accesso-ries. In this new book, the owners of the chic and es-tablished Magnolia Braiding Company have brought leather braiding to the modern day with a collection of stunning projects that rely on just a few simple tech-niques.

$1,000 Project by Canna Campbell Financial planner Canna Campbell saved $32,000 in twelve months by using her unique strategy of bundling – saving and earning extra money in small, achievable parcels of $1000. Now she wants to em-power you to get the same results! Draw-

ing on material from her popular YouTube channel and website, here Canna shares all of her tips and tricks for saving and earning additional money, as well as advice for turning these savings into long-term pas-sive income through savvy investments. She also gives general advice on how to get financially healthy, including how to clear up bad debt and how to man-age your superannuation more sensibly. Healthy Hormones by Belinda Kirkpatrick Discover how to feel your best and bal-ance your hormones, naturally. Healthy Hormones is about making small and realistic changes to help your body func-tion at its optimum level. Naturopath Belinda Kirkpatrick helps you understand your hor-mones and provides easy ways to manage symptoms, hormonal conditions and fertility through diet and life-style. Expert nutritional advice and lifestyle tips are combined with answers to the many questions that women have asked Belinda during a decade of clinical practice. Healthy Hormones features 50 deliciously healthy family recipes, specially created, styled and photographed by recipe developer Ainsley Johnstone. The dishes are tailored around hormone-balancing ingredients and nutrient-dense fertility foods.

500 Ketogenic Recipes by Dana Carpender The ketogenic diet emphasizes high ratios of healthy fats, moderate pro-tein, and low carbohydrate intake. While the ketogenic diet isn't new -- there is newly emerging research that

the ketogenic lifestyle may help reverse illness, pro-mote longevity, and be the best diet for losing weight. Millions of people are transitioning to a ketogenic diet to look and feel their best. However, doing the keto-genic lifestyle the right way isn't always easy. How do you keep your macronutrients properly balanced? Which foods are keto-friendly and which aren't? 500 Ketogenic Recipes is here with the answers. Low-carb queen and bestselling author Dana Carpender shows how to live the ketogenic lifestyle deliciously with 500 easy-to-prepare recipes for everything from snacks and appetizers, to main dishes, to drinks and dessert. To find out what’s happening in our libraries subscribe to the E-news: http://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/Pages/E-News.aspx

What staff are Reading / Watching / Listening

Amanda is reading - An Unremarkable Body by Elisa Lodato When Katharine is found dead at the foot of her stairs, it is the mystery of her life that consumes her daughter, Laura. The medical examiner's report, in which precious parts of Katharine's body are weighed and categorised, motivates

Laura to write her own version of events. But as she delves deeper into Katharine's past, she is forced to confront a new version of the woman she knew only as her mother. A woman silenced by her own mother and wronged by her husband. Judy is reading - The Fourteenth Letter by Claire Evans London 1881. A bride is murdered on at her engagement party, setting in chain a twisting, riveting mystery full of memora-ble characters in Claire Evans' dramatic debut novel perfect for fans of Kate Mosse's Labyrinth, Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind and Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist.

Robyn is watching - Girls’ Own War Stories Girls Own War Stories tells the intimate stories of ten young Australian women whose lives were transformed by the Second World War. In 1939 most young women lived with their parents until marriage, set up house with their hus-

band and had children soon afterwards. During the war, many women worked in roles that were previous-ly considered inappropriate for females and by the end of the war, many women had radically changed their outlook. Tony is watching - Spotless Jean Bastiere’s (Marc-André Grondin) life is turned upside down when his out-law brother, Martin (Denis Ménochet), crash lands into his world. Set against the backdrop of Jean’s Crime Scene Cleaning business, the brothers must confront dark sins of the past, and very real dangers in the present.

Skye is reading - The Accusation by Bandi In 1989, a North Korean dissident writer, known to us only by the pseudonym Bandi, began to write a series of stories about life under Kim Il-sung's totalitarian regime. Smuggled out of North Korea and set for publication around the world

in 2017, The Accusation provides a unique and shock-ing window on this most secretive of countries.

Alison is reading - The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Im-agine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret-something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others

as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive…Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all-she’s an incredi-bly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Ra-chel and Tess barely know Cecilia-or each other-but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering reper-cussions of her husband’s secret. Catherine is reading - Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimi-nation is a real social problem; Noble

argues that the combination of private interests in pro-moting certain sites, along with the monopoly status of a relatively small number of Internet search engines, leads to a biased set of search algorithms that privi-lege whiteness and discriminate against people of color, specifically women of color.

Cat is reading - To Read Aloud by Francesco Dimitri Reading a story to another person cre-ates a bond between two people. It is often assumed that reading aloud is only for children, but the practice was once a common pleasure for adults too. The time has come to rediscover it. This

simple yet powerful action connects us with our friends, helps us centre ourselves in the present and lets us focus gently on what matters. To Read Aloud consists of 75 extracts of an average 1000 words each, from writers ranging from Cicero to Lewis Car-roll to Robert Macfarlane (alongside less familiar names). Jessie is reading - The Choke by Sofie Laguna Abandoned by her mother and only oc-casionally visited by her secretive fa-ther, Justine is raised by her pop, a man tormented by visions of the Burma Railway. Justine finds sanctuary in Pop's chooks and The Choke, where the banks of the Murray River are so narrow it seems they might touch - a place of staggering natural beau-ty. But the river can't protect Justine from danger. Her father is a criminal, and the world he exposes her to can be lethal.