# May 2022 new titles and recommendations Source: https://ballaratmi.org.au/may-2022-new-titles-and-recommendations/ ## MAY ## New Releases ## Rosemary recommends more > ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#73) *A Lethal Deception | Racheel 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/#74) *The Sleeping and the Dead | Ann Cleeves* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#75) *The Engine House | Rhys Dylan* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#76) *The Crooked Shore | Martin Edwards* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#77) *One for Sorrow | Helen Fields* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#78) *The Locked Room | Elly Griffiths* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#79) *Pray for Mercy | DK Hood* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#80) *The Game | Scott Kershaw* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#81) *Dead Man's Grave | Neil Lancaster* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#82) *Give Unto Others | Donna Leon* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#83) *Nothing to Hide | James Oswald* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#84) *Nowhere to Run | James Oswald* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#85) *Lies to Tell | Marion Todd* ##### Mystery ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#86) *Small Mercies | Alex Walters* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#87) *The Mother | Jane Caro* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#88) ![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/a-family-of-strangers-fiona-lowe.png) *A Family of Strangers | Fiona Lowe* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#89) ![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/rising-dust-fleur-mcdonald.png) *Rising Dust | Fleur McDonald* ##### Australian ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#90) *The Long Weekend | Fiona Palmer* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#91) *Under a Venice Moon | Margaret Cameron* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#92) *The Kelly Hunters | Grantlee Kieza* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#93) ![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/the-chancellor-the-remarkable-odyssey-of-angela-merkel-kati-marton.png) *The Chancellor (The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel) | Kati Marton* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#94) *Mary Ann & Captain Piper | Jessica North* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#95) ![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dont-be-too-polite-girls-wendy-mccarthy.png) *Don't Be Too Polite, Girls | Wendy McCarthy* ##### Non-Fiction ##### [Book summary](https://ballaratmi.org.au/rosemarys-book-previews/#96) *Sunset in Spain | Erna Walraven* #### Rosemary's May newsletter **Author of the Month | Erica James** Erica grew up on Hayling Island in Hampshire, England and now lives with her two sons in Cheshire. She began writing after attending a creative writing course at Arvon Foundation. ![image of the author erica james](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/erica-james-300x267.jpg) *Erica James* **Book of the Month** *The Sleeping and The Dead* by Ann Cleeves North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer when Detective Peter Porteous is called to Cranford Water, where the body of a teenager has been discovered. After trawling through the missing persons files, he comes to the conclusion that the corpse is Michael Grey, an enigmatic and secretive young man who was reported missing by his foster parents in 1972. The news that a body has been found leaves prison officer Hannah Morton in shock. Michael had been her boyfriend, and she had been with him the night he disappeared. And now the discovery is bringing back dreaded and long-buried memories from her past. ![book cover](https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/the-sleeping-and-the-dead-ann-cleeves.png) *The Sleeping and The Dead | Ann Cleeves* **Recommended reads** *Don’t Be Too Polite, Girls* by Wendy McCarthy Wendy McCarthy has made her mark on Australia in many extraordinary ways. For more than 50 years, she has been on the leading edge of feminism and corporate and public life in this country, and her trailblazing advocacy and leadership have made her a widely respected and revered figure. Wendy is a woman who shaped her times as much as she was shaped by them, and now, at 80 years of age, she shares her remarkable life and achievements, and the lessons she learned – and taught us all. This inspiring and enlightening memoir is filled with cautionary tales and insider stories about being female in Australia – as well as a few helpful survival tips. Above all, it encourages the reader to find her own voice and listen to it. Don’t miss Wendy at our up-coming Wheeler Centre event in June. [Don’t Be Too Polite, Girls >](https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/) *The Crooked Shore* | Martin Edwards DCI Hannah Scarlett is an acknowledged expert in solving cold cases, but she is struggling under the weight of bureaucracy when Ramona Smith’s disappearance from Bowness more than twenty years ago crosses her desk. The prime suspect was charged but found not guilty. Now the case has come back into the public eye as the result of a shocking tragedy on the Crooked Shore, the found of dark legends south of the Lake District. A ruthless killer, who has already got away with one murder, plans further appalling crimes. DCI Scarlett finds herself racing against the clock as she strives to solve the mysteries and save innocent lives. *The Crooked Shore | Martin Edwards* *Mothers and Daughters* | Erica James Since the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea. Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined – just like her father was – and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband life would be perfect. Willow, the youngest, was always more sunny and easy-going, yet drifted through life, much to her father’s frustration. But now, with charming new boyfriend, Rick, she has a very good reason to settle down. The three women are as close as can be. But there are things Naomi has kept from her daughters. Like the arrival of Ellis, a long-lost friend from way back, now bringing the fun and spark back into her life. *Mothers and Daughters | Erica James* **Rosemary’s New Releases & Recommendations from last month** [April 2022](https://ballaratmi.org.au/april-2022-new-titles-and-recommnedations/) **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/)