On the shelves - May 28

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.

“What Happens Next” by Christina Suzann Nelson. Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy. All that changes when she’s asked to spotlight her childhood best friend’s missing person case on her podcast. Dora Crane has never accepted that her younger daughter could be dead. But when her husband leaves her and her older daughter intervenes, she agrees to counseling under one condition: Faith Byrne comes to Deep Valley and sheds light on the cold case. As the long-abandoned investigation moves forward, old wounds and long-buried secrets are exposed. Will these two women finally get the answers they need to reconcile the past and the future?

“Summer on Sag Harbor” by Sunny Hostin. In a hidden enclave in Sag Harbor, there’s a close-knit community of African American elites who escape the city and enjoy the beautiful warm weather and beaches at their vacation homes. Very few have known about this historically Black beachfront community in this part of the Hamptons on Long Island. Olivia Jones has blazed her own enviable career path and built her name in the finance world. Mourning both the loss and the betrayal of Omar, a surrogate father to her, Olivia is driven to solve the mystery of what happened to her biological father, a police officer unjustly killed when she was a little girl. Olivia’s search for her authentic identity in the secret history of her family of origin and her fight to preserve her new Black utopia, will lead her to redefine the meaning of love, friendship, community, and family—and restore her faith in herself, her relationships, and her chosen path.

“The Half Moon” by Mary Beth Keane. Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss finally retires, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to transform it into a bigger success but struggles to stay afloat. His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying for a baby, she is facing the idea that motherhood may not be in the cards for her. Like Malcolm, she feels her youth beginning to slip away and wonders how to reshape her future.

“Capone: A Photographic Portrait of America’s Most Notorious Gangster” by Chicago Tribune. Capone is a visual retelling of the rise and eventual fall of Chicago’s most notorious gangster: Alphonse “Scarface” Capone. Comprised of many previously unreleased photographs from the Chicago Tribune’s vast archives, Capone reveals the Roaring Twenties and the early days of organized crime. Taken from 1926 to 1952, these photos focus on Capone and his extended network of family, friends, and enemies.

“Parenting Your Adopted Older Child” by Brenda McCreight, Ph.D. If you’ve adopted a child older than two years, this practical guide will provide you with all the information and tools you’ll need to overcome difficulties and develop a healthy, loving relationship with your child.

“The Stable Boy of Auschwitz” by Henry Oster and Dexter Ford. One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted 15-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lodz Polish ghetto. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. He was now completely alone in the world. Starving, and close to giving up all hope, Henry volunteered to work in the stables. Before long, caring for the horses became a passion, and their comfort and strength gave Henry a glimmer of life and hope in an ocean of death.

— Summaries provided library staff