On the shelves - April 21

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.

“Love, Unscripted” by Denise Hunter. Frustrated with the sad state of her dating life, Chloe Culpepper penned a single romance. Upon the book’s publication, the hero resonated with thousands of women, catapulting the book to the top of the bestsellers list and earning the novel a movie option. Chloe is thrilled a production company wants to bring her movie to the big screen. But when the producer casts Liam Hamilton--a notorious Hollywood playboy--for the part of her beloved Ledger, she’s appalled. How can Liam possibly understand the wonderful character who made her readers swoon? An embarrassing and contentious first meeting does little to allay Chloe’s fears about Liam. But one thing she knows: she must win him over if she’s to influence his role and save the integrity of her movie. Due to the deceitful tabloids, Liam’s reputation is in jeopardy. On the advice of his manager, he offers a bargain with the wholesome author of his upcoming movie: if she will appear in public as his steady girlfriend, he will take her direction on the role of Ledger. Could a little quid pro quo offer a solution to both of their problems?

“The Book That Wouldn’t Burn” by Mark Lawrence. The boy has lived his whole life trapped within a book-choked chamber older than empires and larger than cities. The girl has been plucked from the outskirts of civilization to be trained as a librarian, studying the mysteries of the great library at the heart of her kingdom. They were never supposed to meet. But in the library, they did. Their stories spiral around each other, across worlds and time. This is a tale of truth and lies and hearts, and the blurring of one into another. A journey on which knowledge erodes certainty and on which blood will be spilled and cities burned.

“Death in the Details” by Katie Tietjen. Maple Bishop is ready to put WWII and the grief of losing her husband, Bill, behind her. But when she discovers that Bill left her penniless, Maple realizes she could lose her Vermont home next and sets out to make money the only way she knows how: by selling her intricately crafted dollhouses. Business is off to a good start—until Maple discovers her first customer dead, his body hanging precariously in his own barn. Something about the supposed suicide rubs Maple the wrong way, but local authorities brush off her concerns. Determined to help them see “what’s big in what’s small,” Maple turns to what she knows best, painstakingly recreating the gruesome scene in miniature. With the help of a rookie officer, Maple uses her macabre miniature to dig into the dark undercurrents of her sleepy town, where everyone seems to have a secret. But when her nosy neighbor goes missing and she herself becomes a suspect, it’ll be up to Maple to find the devil in the details.

“Planting Wildflowers” by Jane Moore. Planting for Wildflowers is a practical, illustrated guide for people wanting to encourage more pollinators to their outdoor space. Packed with interesting facts, environmental and habitat information as well as easy to achieve planting ideas, this book is a celebration of native blooms to help rewild your outdoor space.

“Origami + Kirigami for the Home” by Wei You. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and kirigami is the traditional art of paper cutting. In this beautifully illustrated book, paper artist Wei You introduces you to over 30 unique projects for your home that can be made by anyone, regardless of experience.

“50 States 1,000 Eats” by National Geographic & Joe Yogerst. This beautifully illustrated sequel to the national bestsellers 50 States, 5,000 Ideas and 100 Parks, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.

— Summaries provided by library staff