On the shelves - Aug. 18

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. 

“One Snowy Night” by Patience Griffin. Sweet Home, Alaska, was once a thriving, idyllic town, where A Stone’s Throw Hardware and Haberdashery were the cornerstones of the community. Then, in one fatal moment, two young lives were cut short, and everything changed. After the tragic accident that took her sister’s life, Hope McKnight discovered she was pregnant, and gave up her dreams of college to raise her daughter. When Donovan Stone returns to sell his family’s properties and to cut final ties with Sweet Home, he’s shocked to find Hope still there. The pull between Hope and Donovan is as powerful as ever. But so are the secrets and lies stemming from that long-ago tragedy. Will they be able to overcome the past, or will the heartbreak of bygone days destroy their love again?

“Fire and Bones” by Kathy Reichs. Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, DC, to analyze the victims of a deadly blaze. The devastated building is in Foggy Bottom, a neighborhood with a colorful past and present, and Tempe becomes suspicious about the property’s ownership when she delves into its history. The pieces start falling into place strangely and, sensing a good story, Tempe teams with telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Soon the duo learns that back in the thirties and forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant—until the son of a Foggy Bottom gang member is shot dead at his home. As Tempe and Ivy dig deeper, an arrest is finally made. Then another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground. Slowly, Tempe’s instincts begin pointing to the obvious: somehow, her moves have been anticipated, and every path forward seems to bring with it a lethal threat.

“Slow Dance” by Rainbow Rowell. They were just friends. Best friends. Allies. They spent entire summers sitting on Shiloh’s porch steps, dreaming about the future. They were both going to get out of north Omaha—Shiloh would go to go to college, and Cary would join the Navy. They promised each other that their friendship would never change. Well, Shiloh did go to college, and Cary did join the Navy. And yet, somehow, everything changed. Now Shiloh’s thirty-three, and it’s been fourteen years since she talked to Cary. She’s been married and divorced. She has two kids. And she’s back living in the same house she grew up in. When she’s invited to an old friend’s wedding, all Shiloh can think about is whether Cary will be there. Would Cary even want to talk to her? After everything? The answer is yes. And yes. And yes.

“Learn Japanese with Manga: Vol. 1” by Marc Bernabé. If you enjoy manga, you’ll love learning Japanese with this book. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you’ll find yourself feeling confident with speaking, reading, and writing Japanese quickly! Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners!

“New Camp Cookbook On the Trail” by Emily Vikre. After a long day outdoors, there’s nothing better than a cold drink or hot meal as the sun starts to set. In New Camp Cookbook On the Trail, author Emily Vikre shares dozens of all-new recipes so you’re sure to find just what you are craving for your next trip.

“A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy and Brush Pen Lettering” by Maki Shimano. Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colorful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano’s time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, and so much more!

— Summaries provided by library staff