On the shelves - June 25

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 Woman Who Wore a Badge” by C.K. Crigger. January Billings is starting over after bringing her husband’s murderer to justice, when a stranger shows up at her ranch door. The sheriff, weaseling out of his duties, has sent him to enlist her help in recovering a horse that’s been stolen from him by a young girl. Eli Pasco hadn’t expected the deputy to be a woman, and he’s none too pleased with having to deal with her. It isn’t long before they discover that rather than a thief, they’re looking for a kidnapped girl.

“Under the Cover of Mercy” by Rebecca Connolly. The Great War has come to Brussels, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical Institute, faces an impossible situation. She has sworn an oath to help any who are wounded, under whatever flag they are found. But Governor von Luttwitz, the ranking German officer, has ordered her and her nurses to also stand guard over the wounded Allied prisoners of war and prevent them from escaping. Edith feels that God called her to be a healer, not a jailer. So when members of the Belgian resistance, desperate for help, bring two wounded British soldiers to her hospital in secret, she decides she will heal the soldiers, and then help smuggle them out of the hospital to freedom.

“Watch Us Shine” by Marisa de los Santos. Cornelia Brown is reeling from a terrifying act of violence when she gets word that her mother has been badly injured in an accident. Cornelia returns to Virginia, to the house she grew up in, and in the weeks that follow, she watches her mother Ellie struggle to recover, fluctuating between her usual crisp, can-do clarity and periods of delirium during which she seems haunted by a devastating loss from her past. In grief-stricken tones, Ellie begs Cornelia to bring her the Northern Lights, and despite her confusion at this mysterious plea, Cornelia vows to do so. With the help of her prickly sister, Ollie, Cornelia embarks on a mission to piece together the lost years of their mother’s life. Cornelia and Ollie’s quest takes them to unexpected places and into the worlds of strangers whose lives Ellie touched and irrevocably changed. As the sisters uncover truths about their mother’s life, Cornelia herself begins to heal, to forgive herself, and to find her way back home.

“Lost Masterpieces” by DK. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh’s majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict. “Lost Masterpieces” examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss.

“Best Road Trips Route 66” by Andrew Bender. Traverse Route 66 with Lonely Planet’s collection of 3 amazing drives. From Chicago to Santa Monica and beyond, discover quirky towns and open roads. Pick a road trip that works for you, from just on stretch to the entire route. Take in the diverse landscapes around Meramee Caverns, Cadillac Ranch and Pasadena.

“Las Vagas Then and Now” by Su Kim Chung. “Las Vegas Then and Now” pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city’s history with the same view today. Las Vegas Then and Now captures the city’s evolution from a desert railroad outpost into the gambling and entertainment capital of the world. Pairing historical photographs of the town with specially commissioned views of the same scene today, this book provides the reader with an intriguing look into the history of a city that has become a cultural icon.

— Summaries provided by library staff