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On the shelves - Jan. 15

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 cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup.

“Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World” by David Macaulay. This book was given in memorial of Karl D. Spence. Prior to the 1800s, ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean relied on the wind in their sails to make their journeys. But invention of steam power ushered in a new era of transportation that would change ocean travel forever: the steamship. Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay guides readers through the fascinating history that culminated in the building of the most advanced of these steamships: the SS United States.

“The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Maryland” by David Schackelford. This book was given in memorial of Karl D. Spence. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad’s (B&O) creation was a tangible symbol of the Industrial Revolution, representing commerce and progress to towns along its route. Its headquarters and operations, centered in Baltimore, provided years of economic growth for the port city. This book contains images of well-known stations in Maryland. Some stations still exist and are home to small museums or restaurants; others no longer stand, but images of them will remind even the casual historian of a time when railroads were a part of everyday life in America.

“Queen Mary” by James Steele. This book was given in memorial of Karl D. Spence. This evocative and nostalgic book celebrates the golden age of sea travel. Once the world’s largest and fastest ocean liner, today the Queen Mary represents a peak of perfection in the art of shipbuilding. With her sleek, sophisticated lines, Art Deco interiors and exquisite detailing, she encapsulates the spirit of an era characterized by elegance and style. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs and much unpublished archive material, this book captures the atmosphere of the Queen Mary’s glory days.

“Worthy of Legend” by Roseanna M. White. After a summer of treasure hunting, Lady Emily Scofield and her friends must hide the unprecedented discoveries they’ve made, thanks to the betrayal of her own family. Bram Sinclair, Earl of Telford, is fascinated with tales of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. When a diary is unearthed on the islands that could lead to a secret artifact, Bram is the only one able to piece the legends together. As Bram and Emily seek out the whereabouts of the artifact, they must decide what makes a hero worthy of legend. Is it fighting valiantly to claim the treasure or sacrificing everything in the name of love?

“We Own the Sky” by Luke Allnutt. Rob Coates is a survivor. He’d thought he’d won the lottery of life—a beautiful home, an incredible wife Anna, and their precious son Jack, who makes every day an extraordinary adventure. But when tragedy befalls his family, Rob becomes his own worst enemy, pushing away all he holds dear. With his world now suddenly just outside of his grasp, Rob turns to photography, capturing the beautiful skyscrapers and clifftops he used to visit. And just when it feels as though there’s nowhere left to turn, Rob embarks on the most unforgettable of journeys to reclaim the joy and love he thought he’d lost.

“Sorry Not Sorry” by Sophie Ranald. Charlotte’s not just stuck in a rut – she’s buried in it up to her chin. The only company she has in bed is the back catalogue of Netflix and falling in love feels like the stuff of fairy tales. So when she stumbles across a popular podcast, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’, which challenges women to embrace their inner bad girl, she jumps at the chance to shake things up. Old Charlotte would never ask for a stranger’s number or go on a blind date. But New Charlotte is waving goodbye to her comfort zone. And it turns out that good things happen to bad girls.

— Summaries provided library staff