Each week, when available, a local library will recommend a selection of books available for check out.

This week’s suggestions come from the Ellenville Library, at 40 Center St, Ellenville. For more information, visit eplm.org or call the library at (845) 647-5530.

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr

Left on the doorstep as a baby, Clayton was raised by a house full of older puzzle-loving adults, though his primary care was provided by the Fellowship’s director, Pippa. While he’s never been an exceptional puzzle-solver, Clayton has always loved the people that make up his home, so once Pippa passes away and leaves him with a final puzzle, Clayton reluctantly decides to look into who is birth parents are. Following Pippa’s clues, Clayton soon finds himself traveling for an adventure that will take him farther than he ever planned, and will change the lives of everyone he knows forever. A sweet story of searching for belonging, this book offers a gentle read that will connect with readers from many walks of life.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard

As the granddaughter of convicted serial killer, Capri has been fascinated by true crime history since she was a child. When a woman is killed in the same manner as the victims in her grandfather’s case, Capri’s best friend convinces her it’s time to start her podcast to investigate whether her grandfather’s claims of innocence were true or not. Capri’s investigation is thrown off though when her ex-mother-in-law is also murdered, and she finds herself searching for the truth about the murders past and present to prove her innocence and maybe clear her grandfather’s name. This multi-layered mystery is fun and captivating for readers that are looking for a read that offers a solvable and thrilling who-dun-it.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan

The iconic demigod son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson, is continuing on his quest for godly letters of recommendation for his college application. His search for a second letter has led him to the goddess Hecate who wants Percy, girlfriend Annabeth, and best friend Grover to pet-sit her mythical pets for the week before Halloween. One moment of weakness soon destroys Hecate’s house and allows her pets to escape into New York City, leaving Percy and his friends scrambling to locate the missing pets and fix all the damage before the goddess returns home. Fans of Riordan’s work will enjoy joining the well-loved characters on their quest, but the humorous adventure will also be of interest for anyone interested in mythology and fantasy.