The following books are available for citizen review. If you have an interest in the topic and some expertise please contact Tribune Editor John Irby at john.irby@;bismarcktribune.com.

New

"It's Good to be a Woman," by Alison Baker. The stories of women who came out of Bryn Mawr determined to have lives of their own and make a difference. 230 pages.

"Ask The Cow - A Gentle Guide to Peace," by Rita M. Reynolds. A series of humorous and tender short stories by a lover of animals. 175 pages.

"Explore Ancient Rome," by Carmella Van Vleet and illustrated by Alex Kim. Projects, activities and experiments for children between the ages of 6-9. 92 pages.

"You Have Been Kind Enough to Assist Me: Herman Stern and the Jewish Refugee Crisis," by Terry Shoptaugh. The story of a North Dakota clothier who rescued more than 100 German Jews from the Holocaust. 363 pages.

Still available

"Retire in a Weekend - The Baby Boomer's Guide to Making Work Optional," by Bill Losey. More than 5,000 pre-retirees and retirees provided information, ranging from the biggest retirement concerns to common questions. 170 pages.

"Not My Turn to Die - Memoirs of a Broken Childhood in Bosnia," by Savo Heleta. The author relives his two-year nightmare of living with terror, starvation and humiliation. 230 pages.

"Forgotten Lives - African Americans in South Dakota," by Betti Vanepps-Taylor. The human experience and human interest portraits over the past 200 years for a small minority group.

"Charlemagne Mack - Rise of the Queen, Personal Journal No. 1," by Stephen M. Jones. A middle reader with a female, African-American lead character in fantasy-science fiction; Charlemagne's journey is that of a child reluctantly leaving childhood behind. 178 pages.

"North Dakota 100 Years Ago," by Larry Aasen. A serious-humorous historical glimpse of North Dakota, using facts, diaries, postcards and photos. 110 pages.

"Practical Strategies for Living with Vision Loss," by Peggy R. Wolfe. The book shares hundreds of strategies and tips on living well with declining vision. 220 pages.

"A Rumor of Dragons," by Michael A. Heald. A young-adult fantasy novel to the world of Ganus where half the world never sees light or heat and the other half perpetually faces the sun. 396 pages.

"Animals are Sleeping," by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Gary R. Phillips. A naptime story or bedtime book about the location, position and duration of sleep of animals living in different habitats. 32 pages.

"The Best Nest," by Doris L. Mueller and illustrated by Sherry Neidigh. The retelling of an old English folktale about the different shapes and sizes of bird's nests and the importance of careful listening. 32 pages.

Last chance

"Money, Sex and Kids - Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage," by Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. A practical guide of how to deal with three critical areas in a relationship. 212 pages.