On the shelves - Feb. 26

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Clovis-Carver Public Library

Tea With Jam and Dread by Tamar Myers challenges Magdalena Yoder with her English nobility guests at the Penn Dutch Inn when she realizes the Grimsley-Snodgrasses are by no means the easiest of guests. But things really get sticky after a mummified corpse is found trapped in the elevator shaft and one of the guests disappears over the edge of Lovers Leap.

Long Way Gone by Charles Martin presents a radical retelling of the prodigal son story, taking musician and songwriter Cooper O'Conner from tent revivals to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Broken by a tragedy that threatens his life and career, Cooper returns to his remote Colorado mountains and the relationship with a father who never stopped calling him home.

The Lightning Stones by Jack DuBrul grips with a story taking place thousands of feet underground. Philip Mercer travels to visit his friend and mentor, Abraham Jacobs, who has led a research team to the deepest section of the Leister Deep copper mine. As Mercer approaches the bottom, he hears the unmistakable report of automatic gunfire in the massive underground chambers and finds his dear friend, and the entire research team, have been efficiently executed, leaving Mercer seeking answers--and revenge.

ContamiNation: My Quest to Survive in a Toxic World by McKay Jenkins is an eye-opening report from the front lines of consumer advocacy about the “healthy” levels of chemicals we encounter each day as Americans. When a tumor the size of an orange was found in his abdomen during a routine medical exam, Jenkins resolved to discover the truth about the potential dangers in common, everyday products like carpet, dryer sheets, grass seed, and shampoo, and to offer practical advice for reducing these toxins in our bodies and homes.

Conversing with Lincoln by Gordon Leidner shares an inspiring and eye-opening collection of stories, anecdotes, and quotes from people who sought out the sixteenth president for his wisdom, help, or just his irresistible wit. Lincoln offered a patient ear to almost anyone who came to see him, and his compassion and understanding bettered the lives of hundreds who crossed his threshold, showing his passion for political principles and generosity for his people.

Twenty-Six Seconds by Alexandra Zapruder uses previously sealed archival sources, personal family records, and interviews to delve into the story of the iconic, amateur film of the Kennedy assassination and its lasting impact on our world. The author, granddaughter of the man who accidentally caught the historic moments on film, reveals the dilemmas her family faced to use the film to aid the U.S. government, ensure the film was safeguarded, and fend off those who would exploit it.

— Summaries by library staff