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New Books for March 2020
Beating about the bush—M.C.Beaton
When private detective Agatha Raisin comes across a severed
leg in a roadside hedge, it looks like she is about to become
involved in a particularly gruesome murder. Looks, however,
can be deceiving, as Agatha discovers when she is employed to
investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory where
nothing is quite what it seems. The factory mystery soon turns
to murder and a bad-tempered donkey turns Agatha into a
national celebrity, before bringing her ridicule and shame. To
add to her woes, Agatha finds herself grappling with growing
feelings for her friend and occasional lover, Sir Charles Fraith.
Then, as a possible solution to the factory murder unfolds, her own life is thrown into
deadly peril. Will Agatha get her man at last? Or will the killer get her first?
A patchwork family—Cathy Bramley
Gina has been going with the flow for years - she'd rather have
an easy life than face any conflict. She runs her childminding
business from her cottage at the edge of The Evergreens, a
charming Victorian house and home to three octogenarians who
have far too much fun for their age. But when The Evergreens is
put up for sale, Gina and the other residents face losing their
home. To protect her business and save her elderly friends from eviction, Gina must
make a stand and fight for the first time in her life. As Gina's ideas for saving The
Evergreens get bigger and bolder, she starts to believe it might just be possible. The
only thing is, does she believe in herself?
Girl,woman,other—Bernadine Evaristo
'Girl, Woman, Other' follows the lives and struggles of twelve
very different characters. Mostly women, black and British, they
tell the stories of their families, friends, and lovers, across the
country and through the years.
When life gives you lemons—Fiona Gibson
Between tending to the whims of her seven-year-old and the
demands of her boss, Viv barely gets a moment to herself. It's not
quite the life she wanted, but she's not run screaming for the hills
yet. But then Viv's husband Andy makes his mid-life crisis her
problem. He's having an affair with his (infuriatingly age-
appropriate) colleague, a woman who - unlike Viv - doesn't put on
weight when she so much as glances at a cream cake. Viv
suddenly finds herself single, with zero desire to mingle. Should
she be mourning the end of life as she knows it, or could this be
the perfect chance to put herself first? When life gives you lemons, lemonade just
won't cut it. Bring on the gin!
One moment—Linda Green
Finn and Kaz are about to meet for the first time. Ten-year-old
Finn, a quirky, sensitive boy who talks a lot and only eats at
cafes with a 5-star hygiene rating, is having a tough time at
school and home. Outspoken Kaz, 59, who has an acerbic sense
of humour and a heart of gold, is working at the cafe when Finn
and his mum come in. They don't know it yet, but the second
time they meet will be a moment which changes both of their
lives forever.
Silver sparrow—Tayari Jones
Set in a middle-class neighbourhood in Atlanta in the 1980s, this
novel revolves around James Witherspoon's two families, the
public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each
family meet, only one knows they are sisters.
The mirror and the light—Hilary Mantel
'If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?'
England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space
of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are
bundled into oblivion, Thomas Cromwell breakfasts with the victors.
The blacksmith's son from Putney emerges from the spring's
bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his
formidable master, Henry VIII, settles to short-lived happiness with
his third queen, before Jane dies giving birth to the male heir he
most craves. Cromwell is a man with only his wits to rely on; he has no great family to
back him, no private army. Despite rebellion at home, traitors plotting abroad and the
threat of invasion testing Henry's regime to breaking point, Cromwell's robust
imagination sees a new country in the mirror of the future. But can a nation, or a
person, shed the past like a skin?
Machines like me- Ian McEwan
Britain has lost the Falklands war, Margaret Thatcher battles
Tony Benn for power and Alan Turing achieves a breakthrough in
artificial intelligence. In a world not quite like this one, two
overs will be tested beyond their understanding. 'Machines Like
Me' occurs in an alternative 1980s London. Charlie, drifting
through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with
Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. When
Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch
of synthetic humans. With Miranda's assistance, he co-designs Adam's personality. This
near-perfect human is beautiful, strong and clever - a love triangle soon forms. These
three beings will confront a profound moral dilemma.
Strangers at the gate—Catriona McPherson
Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh
behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy
has landed a partnership in a local solicitors and Finnie's snagged
a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new
colleagues are charming, and they can't believe their luck. But
witnessing the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder changes
everything. They've each been keeping secrets about their pasts.
And they both know their precious new start won't survive a
scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst
decision of their lives. And that's only the beginning. The deep,
deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finn and Paddy have been
before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they've lost
control of the game they decided to play.
Traitors of Rome—Simon Scarrow
AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune
Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border,
aware that their movements are constantly monitored by spies
from dangerous, mysterious Parthia. But the enemy within could
be the deadliest threat to the Legion - and the Empire. There's a
traitor in the ranks. Rome shows no mercy to those who betray
their comrades, and the Empire. But first the guilty man must
be discovered. Cato and Macro are in a race against time to
expose the truth, while the powerful enemy over the border
waits to exploit any weaknesses in the Legion. The traitor must
die.
The Grasmere grudge –Rebecca Tope
Returning from a much-needed holiday, Persimmon 'Simmy'
Brown discovers that life in the Lake District is, as ever, far from
relaxing. Before she can enjoy the idea of being the future Mrs
Chris Henderson, her fiance discovers the body of his friend,
antique dealer Jonathan Woolley, brutally strangled in a house in
Grasmere. Enlisting the help of her friends and amateur
detectives Ben and Bonnie, the investigation appears to ask more
questions than it answers as historical grudges against the dead
man are revealed. It seems that many people had a reason for
wanting him dead. But with Chris's increasingly evasive and odd behaviour, Simmy
begins to wonder if he is more involved in the murder than he is saying. How can she
put her trust in a man with something to hide?
Mum & Dad—Joanna Trollope
It's been 25 years since Gus and Monica left England to start a new
life in Spain, building a vineyard and wine business from the ground
up. However, when Gus suffers a stroke and their idyllic
Mediterranean life is thrown into upheaval, it's left to their three
grown-up children in London to step in. As they children descend on
the vineyard, it becomes clear that each has their own idea of how
best to handle their mum and dad, as well as the family business.
But as long-simmering resentments rise to the surface and tensions
reach breaking point, can the family ties prove strong enough to
keep them together?
Non Fiction
Spies and stars—Charlotte Bingham
London in the 1950s. Lottie is a reluctant typist at MI5 and the
even more reluctant daughter of the organisation's most
illustrious spy. Now she has had the bad luck to fall in love with
Harry, a handsome if frustrated young actor, who has also been
press-ganged into the family business, acting as one of her
father's undercover agents in the Communist hotbed of British
theatre. Together the two young lovers embark on a star-studded
adventure through the glittering world of theatre - but, between
missing files, disapproving parents, and their own burgeoning
creative endeavours, life is about to become very complicated indeed.
Long way home—Dan Jarvis
Before becoming an MP, Dan Jarvis was a soldier for fifteen years,
serving in Iraq and Afghanistan among other places. Every time he
left the family home for a conflict zone Dan knew he was risking his
life: many of his contemporaries were badly injured or killed. But he
never imagined that the one to die would be his wife Caroline, who
he lost to cancer at a tragically young age, leaving him to bring up
their two small children. In 'Long Way Home' the two stories run in
parallel, Dan's service in the Parachute Regiment, for which he was
subsequently awarded the MBE, becoming increasingly untenable as Caroline's health
declined. It's a soldier's story and a father's story: an extraordinary tale of fortitude,
love and doing the best you can in horribly difficult circumstances. It is also be a
fascinating insight into the day-to-day reality of military life.
How to build a healthy brain—Kimberley Wilson
Whatever your age, having a healthy brain is the key to a happy
and fulfilled life. Yet, for both young and old, diseases of the brain
and mental health are the biggest killers in the 21st century. We
all know how to take care of our physical health, but we often feel
powerless as to what we can do to protect our mental well-being
too. Written by a passionate advocate for the importance of
mental health, Kimberley Wilson draws on the latest research to
give practical, holistic advice on how you can protect your brain
health by making simple lifestyle choices.
The nutrition bible—Dale Pinnock
Dale Pinnock is the Medicinal Chef and with his practical advice,
everyone can cut down on the family's common medical com-
plaints, trips to the doctor, expensive medication and confusing
health books. This book begins with an indispensable alphabetical
reference guide to common medical complaints - applicable to age
groups from babies to the elderly - such as eczema, acid reflux,
menstrual cramps, high blood pressure, fatigue and more. The
second part of the book presents a list of the ingredients that will
help you tackle specific ailments. The third part addresses the key
stages of life and outlines which basic nutritional rules you need to follow at different
ages to maximise your wellbeing and help prevent illness. Other highlights include an
accessible look at vitamins and supplements - whether you should take them, when
you should avoid them, and how to use them safely.
Fast Asleep—Dr. Michael Mosely
There is something you can do which is enjoyable, will improve your
mood, cut your risk of depression, help you fight chronic disease,
keep you slim and even improve your memory. Yes, getting a good
night's sleep can give us all these things and more; so why is it that
so many of us struggle to get the necessary 7-8 hours a night? In
'Fast Asleep', Dr Michael Mosley brings together the latest science to
explain exactly what happens to us when we sleep and why it is so
important that we get enough of it. Prone to insomnia, he has taken
part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy going. He explains
why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn't and shares his
own myth-busting programme to help you achieve a good night's rest.
What dementia teaches us about love—Nicci Gerrard
What is it to be oneself, and what is it to lose one's self. Who are
we when we are not ourselves, and where do we go? This is a
book about dementia - not a personal account, but an exploration,
structured around this radically-slowed death. Full of people's
stories, both sad and optimistic, it is a journey into the dusk and
then the darkness - and then out on to the other side, where,
once someone is dead, a life can be seen whole again.
For the love of Nigel—Monty Don
Further adventures of Nigel and Nell as Monty Don, the UK's
favourite gardener and Sunday Times bestselling author of 'Nigel,'
looks at the relationships between dogs and humans and the
incredible support dogs can provide for human health. Dogs have
always been central to Monty Don's life, and there have been
many over the years, but it's fair to say that none has been quite
as famous as Nigel. A star (some might say the star) of
Gardeners' World, Nigel has a special place in the hearts of
viewers. Monty Don looks further at this special relationship that
we have with our dogs and how they have played such a crucial role in his own life.
Companions, healers, friends, offering no judgement - just love and loyalty. In this
heart-warming memoir Monty celebrates that love and the enormous support Nigel and
friends have given him.
The nanny state made me—Stuart Maconie
It was the spirit of our finest hour, the backbone of our post-war
greatness, and it promoted some of the boldest and most brilliant
schemes this isle has ever produced: it was the Welfare State, and it
made you and I. But now it's under threat, and we need to save it.
In this timely and provocative book, Stuart Maconie tells Britain's
Welfare State story through his own history of growing up as a
northern working class boy. What was so bad about properly funded
hospitals, decent working conditions and affordable houses? And
what was so wrong about student grants, free eye tests and council houses? And where
did it all go so wrong? Stuart looks toward Britain's future, making an emotional case
for believing in more than profit and loss; and championing a just, fairer society.
How to work for yourself—Rachel Bridge
Working for yourself can be an incredibly rewarding way of
making a living, giving you more freedom, control, fun,
satisfaction and even money, than you could have imagined. But if
you have never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to
start, how to get established and the pitfalls to look out for along
the way. This book is a step-by-step guide, showing you how to
do it in an effective, fulfilling and rewarding way. Drawing on
Rachel Bridge's extensive experience and those of many others
who already work for themselves, it contains practical advice and information, real-life
examples and essential top tips to help you make a successful transition to working for
yourself.
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