# New Titles and Recommendations April 2023 Source: https://ballaratmi.org.au/library/new-titles-and-recommendations-april-2023/ ## APRIL 2023 ## New Releases ## Rosemary recommends more > ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023#65) *The Dying Season | Rachael Amphlett* [Reserve](https://ballaratmi.org.au/reserve-a-library-book/) **[Review this title](https://ballaratmi.org.au/my-book-rewiew/)** ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#66) *Find Her Alive | D. S. Butler* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#67) *Silent Little Angels | Jennifer Chase* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#68) *The Favour | Nicci French* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#69) *Dark Waters | G R Halliday* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#70) *The Last Orphan | Gregg Hurwitz* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#71) *Still Standing | Stephen Leather* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#72) *Lie to Her | Melinda Leigh* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#73) *So Shall You Reap | Donna Leon* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#74) ![A Winter Grave | Peter May](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-winter-grave-peter-may.png) ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#75) *The Dead of Winter | Stuart MacBride* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#76) *The 23rd Midnight | James Patterson* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#77) *Encore in Death | J. D. Robb* ##### Historical ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#78) *The Woman Outside the Walls | Suzanne Goldring* ##### Historical ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#79) *The War Pianist | Mandy Robotham* ##### Romance ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#80) *Someone Else's Shoes | Jo Jo Moyes* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#81) *The Whittiers | Danielle Steel* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#82) *A Routine Infidelity | Elizabeth Coleman* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#83) *Crows Nest | Nikki Mottram* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#84) *The Long Weekend | Judy Nunn* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#85) *Never to Surrender | Mary-Anne O'Connor* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#86) *The Unbelieved | Vikki Petraitis* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#87) *Clarke | Holly Throsby* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#88) *The Woman Who Knew Too Little | Olivia Wearne* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#89) *Wild Card | Simon Rowell* ##### Psychological ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#90) *The Girls Who Disappeared | Claire Douglas* ##### Psychological ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#91) *My Husband's Killer | Laura Marshall* ##### Novel ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#93) *A Secret Garden Affair | Eric James* ##### Literature ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#92) *Our Missing Hearts | Celeste Ng* ##### Non Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews-2023/#94) *Forever Home | Ron Danta, Danny Robertshaw & Larry Linder* #### Rosemary's April Newsletter **Author of the Month | Olivia Wearne** Olivia began her writing career as a screenwriter and has several film credits to her name. After receiving a Masters in creative writing she went on to write *The Grand Tour*, which was published in 2020. Born and raised in Melbourne, Olivia now resides in Ballarat, with her filmmaker husband and two sons. Her latest book is *The Woman Who Knew Too Little*, also in my new releases for April. Also Elizabeth & Olivia will be featured in our Author Talk, later this month, check our [events page](https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-elizabeth-coleman-olivia-wearne/). **Author of the Month | Elizabeth Coleman** Elizabeth is a successful screenwriter and playwright – author of the hit play *Secret Bridesmaids Business* which was adapted into a telemovie, the eponymous 2019 TV series (Seven), and it’s being developed for a new US format. She co-created the much -loved ABC drama *Bed of Roses* and more recently wrote on every season of *Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries* and *Miss Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries*. *Olivia Wearne & Elizabeth Coleman* #### Book of the Month ***Wild Card*** | **Simon Rowell** One foggy morning on the banks of the Murray River, a body is found in a burnt-out area of grassland. The heavily tattooed victim, who has suffered two bullet wounds to the head, is identified as Freddie Jones, a bikie from Moama. Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer is on the case, alongside her trusty service dog. Harry, Although Zoe is determined to track down the murderer, she finds herself stonewalled at every turn- by Freddie’s family, his associates and even the local police. But then a second body is discovered, and soon all bets are off. *Wild Card | Simon Rowell* #### Recommended reads ***The War Pianist* | Mandy Robotham** Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern’s life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he’d been working undercover as a radio operative-or pianist- for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission- no matter the cost.. Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire. Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her… *The War Pianist | Mandy Robotham* ***Forever Home* | Ron Danta, Danny Robertshaw & Larry Lindner** The true story of how one couple turned their home into a haven for abused, neglected and abandoned dogs. From the stars of the Netflix Us documentary Life in the doghouse and founders of one of the most recognised rescue organisations in the world comes the poignant tale behind Danny & Ron’s Rescue, an organisation like no other. In this heart-warming book, Danny and Ron tell the story behind rescuing over 13,000 abused or neglected dogs and giving them a safe place to recover in their own home. ***A Secret Garden Affair*** | **Erica James** As the country prepares to celebrate Prince Charles’ wedding to Lady Diana, Libby wants to be as far away from royal wedding fever as possible. Having caught her own fiancé in bed with her best friend, she’s fled London for the comfort of the Suffolk countryside. At Larkspur House, with its magical garden, she hopes the company of her great-aunt Bess and renowned garden designer Elfrida Ambrose will help put her life back together. But for Bess and Elfrida, Libby’s arrival has stirred up the ghosts of the past And before they can help Libby they ust confront their own unspoken secrets, lost loves and tragedies…. *A Secret Garden Affair | Eric James* **More of Rosemary’s new releases & recommendations.** [March 2023](https://ballaratmi.org.au/library/new-titles-and-recommendations-march-2023) **Stay informed of our new releases** Subscribe to our Newsletter [subscribe newsletter >](https://ballaratmi.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd70ef083716c1e78fa7f77de&id=e81f7ed3c4#) ## Library Back to our Library homepage [Library](https://ballaratmi.org.au/library/) ## Tours The BMI can provide public tours of the building. Get in touch with us to book in a tour for your group. [Tour Information >](https://ballaratmi.org.au/research/tours/)