On the shelves - June 6

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup.

“Checking Out Crime” by Laurie Cass. Minnie and her rescue cat Eddie can often be found out and about in their bookmobile near Chilson, Michigan, delivering great reads to grateful patrons all over the county. But they always brake for trouble, and when Minnie sees a car speeding away down the road, and soon comes upon a dead bicyclist, she assumes she just missed seeing a hit-and-run. Minnie is determined to discover who was behind the wheel, but it soon turns out that things are far more complicated than they seem and there’s more to this case than meets the eye. Luckily, this librarian is ready to read the killer his rights.

“The Unkindness of Ravens” by M.E. Hilliard. Greer Hogan is a librarian and an avid reader of murder mysteries. She also has a habit of stumbling upon murdered bodies. The first was her husband’s, and the tragic loss led Greer to leave New York behind for a new start in the Village of Raven Hill. But her new home becomes less idyllic when she discovers her best friend sprawled dead on the floor of the library. As the body count rises, Greer’s anxious musings take a darker turn when she uncovers unexpected and distressing information about her own husband’s death and the man who went to prison for his murder. Though Greer admires the masters of deduction she reads about in books, she never expected to have to solve a mystery herself. Fortunately, she possesses a quick wit and a librarian’s natural resourcefulness. But will that be enough to protect her from a brilliant, diabolical murderer?

“What’s Worth Keeping” by Kaya McLaren. The day her doctor says the one word that no one wants to hear, Amy Bergstrom discovers a secret that her husband of 25 years has been keeping from her. Now that the months of treatment and surgeries are behind her, she escapes her claustrophobic life seeking healing, peace and clarity in an ancient forest in Washington State. Witnessing her mother’s health crisis had been terrifying enough, but learning the cause was genetic leaves Carly with the sense that all of her dreams are pointless. With the help of her eccentric great aunt and a Clydesdale named T. Rex, Carly just may find her faith in her future again. Amy and Carly discover that love and family are worth keeping in this powerful, emotional, and hopeful novel.

“Time Management in 20 Minutes A Day” by Holly Reisem Hanna. Learning to manage your time doesn’t have to take a lot time. Filled with practical advice for everybody, “Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day” makes increasing your productivity and getting the most out of every day a snap. Sprinkled with bite-sized lessons and personal anecdotes, “Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day” introduces strategic changes geared to help you improve your daily life.

“The Birth (and Death) of the Cool” by Ted Gioia. It’s hard to imagine that “the cool” could ever go out of style. After all, cool is style. Isn’t it? And it may be harder to imagine a world where people no longer aspire to coolness. In this intriguing cultural history, nationally acclaimed author Ted Gioia shows why cool is not a timeless concept and how it has begun to lose meaning and fade into history.

“Garden Mosaics” by Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin. A beginner-friendly handbook to mosaics for the garden in your backyard, Garden Mosaics opens with insightful chapters on understanding the materials, tools, and techniques necessary to prepare and get started. Using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors, or granite tiles, you’ll learn to create 19 stunning mosaic garden projects that range from simple to elaborate in difficulty.

— Summaries provided by library staff