New Non-Fiction: Tuesday, February 11

If you frequently read fiction books, you might want to consider a nonfiction text for a change of pace. The library is constantly receiving new nonfiction and biography books, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that you find interesting. We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up in the cabinet inside the library.

Here are a few of the new nonfiction books that have arrived at the library recently. We invite you to check them out!

Who Owns the Moon? And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space

For teens and adults who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette—the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict. The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism. It provides details about the Artemis missions and plans for the Gateway space station, and so much more.

Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People

Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it is evoked in countless ways. Blue skies and blue water offer hope for that which lies beyond the current conditions. But blue is also the color of deep melancholy and heartache. In this book, Imani Perry uses the world’s favorite color as a springboard for a riveting emotional, cultural, and spiritual journey—an examination of race and Blackness that transcends politics or ideology.

How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty

Bonny Reichert avoided engaging with her family’s Holocaust history until, in midlife, she unexpectedly confronted it while writing an article. Her father’s survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau was a backdrop to her upbringing, but a transformative experience in Warsaw sparked a journey to explore her culinary roots. This journey intertwined with her personal life, from her childhood in the restaurant business to the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and her eventual path to becoming a chef. In her memoir, Reichert reflects on pivotal life moments through the lens of food. It’s a moving meditation on heritage, resilience, and the role of food in shaping identity.