Book Chat: One of Our Thursdays is Missing

One of Our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde
*****
"I really like Jasper Fforde's books and this one was no exception. They really make you think with all the references to other books and characters." -Amy Rech

Book Chat: The Man Who Tasted Shapes

The Man Who Tasted Shapes by Richard E. Cytowic
****
"A remarkable book discussing the rare disorder of synesthesia. This lack of seperation between the senses allows people to taste shapes, feel colors, or see sounds. Through his research the author makes the case that consciousness is not rational." -Mark Tolbert

Book Chat: Salvation in Death

Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
****
"One of about 40 books in the 'In Death' series. Well told story where many puzzle pieces fall in place as the investigation procedes - related crimes and people. Even after it is known who did it and why, the story continues for how they get caught." -James Whitfield

Hayley's Children's Book Reviews

Have you ever been nervous about stepping out and trying something new? The young bird in If I Never Forever Endeavor by Holly Meade is safe inside his comfortable nest. He is considering giving his new wings a try. There is a great big, wonderful world to explore but what if he tries and his wings don’t work? We all face situations where we might succeed or we might fail. This book is about the decision to try something new and one possible outcome.

Sandra Markle’s Butterfly Tree is a beautiful story about Jilly and her mom exploring one of the many wonders of nature. One afternoon while playing on the beach Jilly sees something in the distance. At first it looks like black pepper raining in the blue sky. As the black rain comes closer, it turns into an orange cloud and eventually disappears into the nearby woods. Jilly and her mom set out to follow the orange cloud and make an amazing discovery. Check out this book and find out what amazing discovery they make.

Book Chat: The Passage

The Passage by Justin Cronin
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"Mixed feelings on this book. It is a government project gone wrong - so wrong that it turns half the world into vampires. It is obviously the 1st of twelve books to come. After 800+ pages and to realize the end is 11 books away is devastating!" -Amy Grelinger