The Fresno County Library's Bookshelf column shares suggestions for books, music and other items and provides information about library programs.

New arrivals

"The Third Bullet: a Bob Lee Swagger novel" by Stephen Hunter: The bestselling author's eighth thriller featuring Bob Lee Swagger explores the events of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963. Swagger asks the question, why did the third bullet explode?

"Private Berlin" by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan: Agent Chris Schneider has vanished from Private's Berlin office. The Private team focuses on the cases he was working on before he disappeared: a disloyal billionaire, a celebrated cheating soccer player and the proprietor of a sordid club. These were the last people Chris saw and they're all suspects. Someone is not telling the truth.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (DVD): Emma Watson stars in this critical success based on Stephen Chbosky's popular novel that portrays the perilous highs and devastating lows of coming of age.

New CDs include: "Confessions" by Buckcherry, "Well Done" by Joshua Rogers, "All that Echoes" by Josh Groban and "Two Lanes of Freedom" by Tim McGraw.

Community favorites

"Wreck-It Ralph" (DVD): Ralph has played the villain in his popular video game for years, but now he wants to play the hero. Unfortunately, his mission brings chaos to the whole arcade he calls home.

"Looper" (DVD): It's 2074 and organized crime sends problem people 30 years into the past, where a hit man is waiting for them. But troubles occur when the mob tries to "close the loop," and Joe comes face to face with his future self.

"Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season" (DVD): In the second season of the grand HBO original series, kings from across the imaginary continent of Westeros fight for the Iron Throne. Season two promises tensions and accord, hostility and coalition, and a gripping ride through a spellbinding and memorable setting.

"Downton Abbey: Season Three" (DVD): World War I has ended and a long-anticipated engagement has begun, but all is not peaceful at Downton Abbey as anguishing social changes, romantic schemes and personal crises grip the magnificent English country manor.

Upcoming events

Health Matters series -- Childhood Vaccinations: Discussions on 21st century holistic health in a new monthly lecture series. Presented by Dr. Setareh Tais, ND Holistic Medicine Practitioner. From 4-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Gillis Library. Details: 225-0140.

Clovis Classics Book Club: Discover the classics of literature. The March/April 2013 selection is "Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham. From 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Clovis Library. Details: 600-9531.

Music with Songs 4 Pints!: Lively Irish tunes and a fantastic storytelling experience await you with Songs 4 Pints and their outstanding live music extravaganza. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fowler Library. Details: 600-9281.

Opening Reception for "Wherever There's a Fight: A History of Civil Liberties in California:" An exhibit portraying the history of civil liberties in California; the opening night will feature music in English and Spanish by Generaciones Ensemble. From 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Central Library; the exhibit is featured through March. Details: 600-6227.

Water Coloring with Russell Johnston: All materials provided. Sessions last up to two hours from 2-4 p.m. No pre-registration required, but please sign in the day of the program. Maximum of 15 participants each time: first-come, first-served basis. From 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Politi Library. Details: 431-6450.