FICTION
Blotto, Twinks and the Conquistadors’ Gold by Simon Brett
The two aristocratic siblings Blotto and Twinks are once again launched into another death-defying adventure, this time in the civil war-torn republic of Jalapeno, in Mexico. But how did they ever get to such a foreign and distant land in the first place? To escape her mother’s match-making attempts she [Twinks] sets out to visit her old friend Begonia Guiteras, who lives in Jalapeno, which is fortuitously on the doorstep of an Aztec dig where Twinks wants to work. Into this confusion stumbles Blotto, who only comes to Mexico as he’s missing his sister. On being reunited with Twinks they then discover Begonia has been kidnapped by Mexican government forces and both set out to rescue her.
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
After Yara is placed on probation at work for fighting with a racist coworker, her Palestinian mother claims the provocation and all that’s come after were the result of a family curse. While Yara doesn’t believe in old superstitions, she finds herself unpacking her strict, often volatile childhood growing up in Brooklyn, looking for clues as to why she feels so unfulfilled in a life her mother could only dream of. Etaf Rum’s follow-up to her 2019 debut is a complicated mother-daughter drama that looks at the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma and what it takes to break the cycle of abuse.
A Nearby Country Called Love by Salar Abdoh
Amid the alleyways of the Zamzam neighborhood of Tehran, a woman lights herself on fire in a desperate act of defiance, setting off a chain reaction of violence and protest. Haunted by the woman’s death, Issa is forced to confront the contradictions of his own family history, throughout which his late brother Hashem, a prominent queer artist in Tehran’s underground, had defied their father, a skilled martial artist bound to traditional notions of honor and masculinity. Issa soon finds himself thrown into a circle of people living on the margins of society, negotiating a razor-like code of conduct that rewards loyalty and encourages aggression and intolerance in equal measure.
Burned Out by Dean Mafako, M.D.
Eric Philson came to the Children’s Hospital of Biloxi with a goal ― to build the cardiac intensive care unit from the ground up. The physician faces insurmountable odds: the devastating aftereffects of a hurricane, deprivation of essential staff and resources, and a cardiac surgeon resistant to change. Dr. Philson will do whatever it takes to help improve the care for children, until the job begins to take a toll on his free time, marriage, and health. How much is he willing to sacrifice? Working hundred-hour weeks, overcoming the impossible, and facing personal ruin are only the start of what he will face. Does he have the grit and determination to do what’s right, even if it costs him everything?
NONFICTION
Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life by Deepak Chopra M.D., Jack Tuszynski PH.D., and Brian Fertig, M.D.
What is the best way to age well and live longer? For decades, millions of people have tried to crack the secret of time and how to withstand it. The question affects the way we eat, treatments we invest in, and expensive packages sold by online gurus offering magical solutions. But without understanding the physical and spiritual links between quantum physics, biology and issues plaguing the body like inflammation, stress, and aging, the answer will continue to elude us. Timely and accessible, this book expands the barriers of science and invites you on the path to individual healing and longevity.
Where to Go When: The Americas by DK
With chapters covering every month of the year, “Where to Go When: The Americas” highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of the Americas’ favourite places – from the frosty fringes of Canada to idyllic Caribbean isles, the vibrant cities of Central America to the epic landscapes of South America. Inside, you’ll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to celebrate national festivals, go surfing along wild coastlines or witness spectacular desert blooms. We’ve included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, too.
Foolproof Sketching and Painting Techniques for Beginners: For Pencil, Pen and Watercolors by Tomoko Kuramae
Author Tomoko Kuramae provides clear step-by-step instructions on the proportions and perspective of basic objects and clearly explains how to draw dozens of items based on cubes, cylinders and flat shapes from a variety of angles. She then shows you how to bring your finished sketches alive with the use of brilliant transparent watercolors.
The Fellowship of the Knits: Lord of the Rings: The Unofficial Knitting Book by Tanis Gray
Knit your way across J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, from the Shire’s idyllic countryside to the Elfin palaces of Rivendell, with this first-ever Lord of the Rings knitting guide. With patterns to suit your every otherworldly mood, this book includes cozy knits in which to languish by the fire at Bag End, rustic outerwear in which to enjoy a beer and a warm bowl of stew at The Prancing Pony Inn, and elegant laces suited for the lush, peaceful valley of Rivendell.
CHILDREN’S
Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman
Sometimes the world feels broken, and problems seem too big to fix. But we all have the power to help make a difference, even when we think we are too little to do much. With belief in ourselves and maybe a little help from our friends, together we can find good things to build on and ways to inspire change in our world with little acts of kindness and service to each other that will have a lasting impact. Presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s text and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson’s whimsical artwork create an inspiring message of hope for even the youngest readers.
Ages: 4-8
LIBRARY OPEN
Lima Public Library is open to the public six days a week. Hours for the Main Library in Lima are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Our Cairo, Elida and Spencerville branch libraries are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Our Lafayette branch is open from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
