On the shelves - June 18

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.

“The Belly of the Whale” by Tenise Cook. This book was given in memorial of Bonita Gail Hill. As a young farm girl, Bonnie, lives through tragedy when her younger brother dies in a fire. Just as Jonah from the Bible did, she learns how to continue her faith in God with the help of her family. This journey through heartbreak and hope in small town living is set in the 1940’s and is captivated from stories passed down and based on true life experiences.

“A Calder at Heart” by Janet Dailey. Battle-scarred and emotionally ravaged by the loss of his wife and children to Spanish flu, former U.S. Army Major Logan Hunter heads to Blue Moon to salvage whatever peace he can near the only family he has left. Not only does the Calder clan embrace him, but patriarch Webb Calder helps Logan secure a prime piece of ranching property. Yet settling into his new home is fraught with challenges, especially since Logan’s land borders the rival Dollarhide spread, stoking the battle between the families. From her first encounter with Logan Hunter, Dr. Kristin Dollarhide feels an instant connection to the sorrow in his beautiful eyes. As a former military MD, Kristin is no stranger to the devastating effects the war has left on hearts and minds. Despite her instinct to steer clear, Kristin is powerfully drawn to the handsome widower. Until the raging conflict takes a tragic turn, threatening all hope for their future.

“The Murder of Mr. Wickham” by Claudia Gray. The happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintances—characters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an even broader array of enemies. As tempers flare and secrets are revealed, it’s clear that everyone would be happier if Mr. Wickham got his comeuppance. Yet they’re all shocked when Wickham turns up murdered—except for the killer hidden in their midst. Nearly everyone at the house party is a suspect, so it falls to the party’s two youngest guests to solve the mystery: Juliet Tilney, the smart and resourceful daughter of Catherine and Henry, eager for adventure beyond Northanger Abbey, and Jonathan Darcy, the Darcys’ eldest son, whose adherence to propriety makes his father seem almost relaxed.

“Foolproof Slow Cooker: 60 Essential Recipes That Make the Most of Your Slow Cooker” by Rebecca Woods. Beginning with clear instructions and top tips for how to get the most out of this humble appliance, followed by delicious and practical recipes that will transform the way you use your slow cooker; you’ll find everything from juicy Korean Barbecue Brisket to Maple Bacon Beans, and Butternut and Pomegranate Tagine to a comforting Seafood Chowder, or convenient “Overnight Shakshuka.

“Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion” by Justine Tiu of The Woobles. Fall in love with amigurumi, the art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn plushies with “Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion.” Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you’ll be crocheting adorable projects in no time!

“Atlas of Abandoned Places” by Oliver Smith. The globe is littered with forgotten monuments, their beauty matched only by the secrets of their past. A glorious palace lies abandoned by a fallen dictator. Two never-launched space shuttles slowly crumble, left to rot in the middle of the desert. Explore these and many more of the world’s lost wonders in this atlas like no other. With remarkable stories, bespoke maps and stunning photography of 50 forsaken sites, “Atlas of Abandoned Places” travels the world beneath the surface.

— Summaries provided by library staff