Get into the Halloween spirit with these scary (and some not so scary) movies!
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October 30, 2015
Genre Friday: Scary Movies
October 29, 2015
Read-a-Like Thursday: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
If you liked All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, you might want to try one of these books:
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson  Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline  The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman  Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak  Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 
If you need more suggestions, please contact the Tipton County Public Library and we will be happy to help you! |
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October 28, 2015
Beyond the Body Farm
 Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science by Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson
Summary: A
pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first
laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a
hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research
has revolutionized forensic science, but during a career that has spanned half
a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the "Body
Farm."
Angie's Comments: This is an interesting look at some forensic cases that Dr. Bass has been involved with, and he gives his opinions and views of the cases. While it is about forensics, Dr. Bass gives the reader enough detail to understand, without going overboard on scientific details that only scientists would understand.
Recommended
for readers interested in forensics and true crime.
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October 27, 2015
The Violinist's Thumb
 The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written by Our Genetic Code by Sam Kean
Summary: In The
Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of
the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the
magical building block of life: DNA.
There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future. Angie's Comments: An interesting book about DNA and its effect on life. The chapters are short, so it is easy to read one chapter at a time. This book is best for someone who liked high school biology class, as there is a lot science. Kean explains it well, but I did find myself falling back on my biology classes. The book tackles subjects such as sex (or especially sex), diseases, and the Human Genome Project.
Recommended for readers with a
strong interest in biology.
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October 26, 2015
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
 Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie
Summary: It is
1953, Sidney Chambers is the vicar in the village of Grantchester. He is a lover of warm beer, jazz and
backgammon. He never intends to become a
detective. When a man’s suicide is
called into question, Sidney finds himself being pulled into the mystery. He soon befriends the inspector on the case,
Geordie Keating, who tasks Sidney with finding the truth. Once word gets out that Sidney can solve a
mystery, his services are requested time and again. After all, everyone trusts a clergy and they
can go where policeman cannot. Sidney
soon discovers that being a detecting clergyman is a full time job that barely
leaves him time for his beer, jazz and backgammon.
Angie's Comments: I really enjoyed this series of interconnected short-story mysteries. The character of Sidney Chambers is extremely likable. While mystery solving priests and parsons are not new to the genre, he is a great addition. The setting of 1950s is also a change for me. I have read a lot of mysteries set in the 1920s and 1930s but not a lot in the 1950s. I have not read many books set in the time right after World War II and found this world interesting. It was fascinating to see how the people were affected by World War II not long after it was over. I especially liked the jazz element in several of the stories. |
October 23, 2015
Genre Friday: Halloween decorations
Get ready to decorate your house and throw a great Halloween party with these books!
Ghoulish Goodies: Monster Eyeballs, Fudge Fingers, Spidery Cupcakes, and Other Frightful Treats by Sharon Bowers |
October 22, 2015
Read-a-Like Thursday: The Martian by Andy Weir
If you liked The Martian by Andy Weir, you might want to try one of these books:
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander  
If you need more suggestions, please contact the Tipton County Public Library and we will be happy to help you! |
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