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The following books are available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
“The Crossed-Out Notebook” by Nicolas Giacobone reverberates with intrigue and suspense when a novelist turned screenwriter is kidnapped by a world-famous director and ordered to compose a masterpiece. Every night, after finishing work on the script, Pablo writes in his notebook and every morning crosses out what he wrote the night before. In his basement prison Pablo faces threats with a gun and vociferous arguments with the director about what he's written the previous day, ultimately leading to a movie being made, a gun going off, an unlikely escape, and a final confrontation.
“Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters” by Jennifer Chiaverini. In May 1875, Elizabeth Todd Edwards reels from news that her younger sister Mary, former First Lady and widow of President Abraham Lincoln, has attempted suicide. Elizabeth and the other sisters had always turned to one another in times of joy and heartache, but when Civil War erupted, the conflict that divided a nation shattered the family. Their fates were bound to their husbands' choices as some joined the Lincoln administration, others the Confederate Army. Now, though discord and tragedy have strained their bonds, Elizabeth knows they must all come together to help Mary in her most desperate hour.
“The Majesties” by Tiffany Tsao weaves a dark and delicious tale of the secrets and betrayals in a prominent Chinese-Indonesian family - a family that looks perfect on the outside but is rotten in its core. Sisters Gwendolyn and Estella have always been close, relying on each other for support and confidence. Yet now Gwendolyn is lying in a coma, the sole survivor of Estella's poisoning of their whole clan. Struggling to regain consciousness, Gwendolyn desperately retraces her memories to uncover what led to this shocking and brutal act. Now can she, at last, confront the carefully buried mysteries in their family's past and the truth about who she and her sister really are?
“Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety” by David D. Burns, MD is based on 40 years of research and more than 40,000 hours treating individuals with severe mood problems. The goal is not just a rapid and complete elimination of negative feelings but the development of joy and enlightenment. Dr. Burns reveals that our negative moods do not result from what's wrong with us, but rather--what's right with us. When you listen and suddenly hear what your negative thoughts and feelings are trying to tell you, you find you won't need them anymore, and recovery will be just a stone's throw away.
“For The Love of Rescue Cats” by Carol Griglione and Mick McAuliffe delivers the perfect read before you bring your rescue pet home, a witty and informative manual on all things feline-related. Featuring over 250 stunning pictures of cute cats, this resource illustrates the many facets of their personality, provides tips on training, and explains the best ways to care for a rescue cat. Know how to give them the life they've always wanted as you flip through this guide as adorable as it is enlightening!
“Easy Wire Art” by Susanne Schaadt walks you through 21 charming projects, teaching the basic techniques to design and create personalized sculptures to decorate your space or gift to someone you love. Light and decorative yet strong and robust, wire art is the perfect way to add eye-catching accents that can stand alone or be framed, hung, and displayed in any room. Plus, it's fun, easy, and affordable!
— Summaries provided by library staff