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

New Arrivals

"Unravel Me" by Tahereh Mafi. The sequel to "Shatter Me" finds Juliette at Omega Point, the center of operations for the insurgent resistance and a secure refuge for people with gifts similar to hers. She needs to make important decisions between what she desires and what she thinks is correct.

"Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2" (DVD). The astounding finale to the series explains the secrets and mysteries of this thrilling romantic epic that has captivated countless readers and movie goers.

"A Week in Winter" by Maeve Binchy. The late author's final novel contains a colorful cast of characters who all spend a winter week together on vacation at Stone House, a relaxing oceanside guesthouse in Ireland.

New CDs include "Two Lanes of Freedom" by Tim McGraw, "Greatest Hits" by Jewel, "Regions of Light and Sound of God" by Jim James, and "Believe: Acoustic" by Justin Bieber.

Community Favorites

"Alex Cross, Run" by James Patterson. Detective Alex Cross arrests famous plastic surgeon Elijah Creem for sleeping with adolescent girls. Now Creem is a free man and, by creating a new face for himself, he has made certain that nobody will identify him.

"Here Comes the Boom" (DVD). A high school biology teacher is desperate to save the music program at his underfunded school, so he begins moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter.

"Touch & Go: a Novel" by Lisa Gardner. Bestselling author Gardner is back with an exciting tale of suspense about what lurks behind the facade of a seemingly perfect household. They appear to have been abducted, with only a few of the most personal belongings left.

"Frankenweenie" (DVD). After young Victor's much-loved dog Sparky is run over by a car, he employs the power of science to return his best friend to life -- with just a few slight alterations. He attempts to conceal his creation, but when Sparky escapes, he has to convince his neighbors and the whole town that in spite of his appearance, his dog continues to be the good, faithful friend he has always known.

Upcoming library events

Clovis Mystery Book Club: Explore the world of mystery. This month's selection is "Black Coffee: A Hercule Poirot Novel." Originally written as a play by Agatha Christie and adapted into novel form by Charles Osborne. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Clovis Library. Details: 600-9531.

After-school Craft: Do you like to do art projects? Come to a hands-on craft program for school-aged kids. From 3:30-4:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Gillis Library. Details: 225-0140.

Heritage Fresno Presents Firsts for Fresno: If you still are uncertain that Fresno is a pioneer in innovation, come hear Roger B. Taylor share remarkable facts about our past achievements dating from the 1880s to the present. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., program starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Woodward Park Library. Details: 261-1510.

Foxtails Brigade -- Live Music: The Friends of the Auberry Library presents an opulent type of chamber music with intricate violin, cello, percussion and vocals. Social hour at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Friday at the Auberry Library. Details: 855-8523.

Evo Bluestein: an American Folk Concert. Sing, clap and move while Evo presents a survey of American folk music. Good old-fashioned fun for families! From 3-4 p.m. Saturday at the Woodward Park Library. Details: 600-3135.