On the shelves - Jan. 15

The following books are available for checkout at:

Clovis-Carver Public Library

The Peleg Chronicles: Foundlings, Paladins and Loresmen by Matthew Christian Harding have been given in memory of John Scott Brandon. This three volume fantasy series for young adults enters a world of mystery, adventure, and danger set in post-Babel times. Although paganism abounds, dragons lurk in swamps, forests, and caves, and brutal giants stalk the land, the remnant who still believes in Noah's God display biblical characteristics of chivalry, truth, courage, duty, faith, and love.

The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr exquisitely braids the strands of friendship, betrayal, separation, and reunion when a series of tragic events forces Emma to bear the burdens of her late husband's crimes. Left with nothing, Emma escapes back to her childhood hometown but finds that even there, unhappy memories and challenges await, and restoration of old friendships requires reparation, forgiveness, and second chances.

The Last Ranch by Michael MGarrity continues the grand saga of an American ranching family when Matthew Kerney returns to his ranch after serving in World War II. While struggling to recover from a devastating war injury, Matt finds himself at the center of a heavy-handed government attempt to seize his land for expanded weapons testing, and must draw on all his mental and physical resources to keep his world - and the people in it - from collapsing.

@NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos features the most liked, commented on, and favorite photos from National Geographic's iconic Instagram account. Stunning imagery delights and inspires, while reminding us that despite whatever darkness we may encounter, all around us there is real beauty to be appreciated in the valuable resources and individuals that don't always get covered on the news or featured online.

The Rest I Will Kill by Brian McGinty sheds light on the true and exciting story of a free black man's efforts to save himself from slavery in the earliest days of the Civil War period. William Tillman worked as a cook and steward on a merchant vessel commandeered by Confederate privateers. Unwilling to be sold into slavery, he put his own life in danger, killed the "pirate" crew, and recaptured the vessel, proving himself a true Civil War hero and patriot.

Handmade Lampshades by Natalia Price-Cabrera proves to be an inspiring, tantalizing project book that shines a light on the most artistic, well made, innovative, and beautiful lampshades you can now make yourself. Bursting with 750 gorgeous photographs to spark your creativity, as well as a multitude of tried-and-true tips and ideas, 16 contemporary projects are presented in easy step-by-step tutorials that will fuel your own ideas.

— Summaries by library staff