When I first heard about Nick Bantock's books I was intrigued.  Not only does the story capture you within the first few pages, but the way in which it is written and illustrated takes you to an entirely different world.   

In the first book, "Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence" you explore Griffin and Sabine.  Who are they?  How do they know each other?  Do they really know each other?  Do they exist?  It leaves you wanting more, and more. 

Mr. Bantock obliges with the next installment titled "Sabine's Notebook".  This gives you much more insight as to who Sabine is, but still leaves you wondering "is she real?"  (Unfortunately, this title is not in our collection, but you can get it through Link+ here.)

To end the trilogy "The Golden Mean" deepens the quest into who these two individuals are, where their journey will take them, and if the answer to "how do I know you?" is answered.  

There are three other books that follow up on the correspondence between the two artist destine to find the answers to the mystery before them.  "The Gryphon", "Alexandria" and "The Morning Star" each take a turn telling a little bit more of this curious tale. 

Even after I read all 6 of these titles, I found myself wanting more.  Written in personal note and postcard format, these stories are fascinating!  Every turn of the page and opening of the envelope grants you access to this bizarre, yet tantalizing story.  Here's hoping the wonderful imagination of Nick Bantock isn't finished in the world of Griffin and Sabine!

Lake Travis in Texas, the Deschutes River in Oregon, and Captiva Island in Florida are are few of the vacation spots visited by Willow Glen area residents this summer. Postcards from these and other travelers are currently on display in the children's area at Willow Glen Library. Other local families have been to Minnesota, California's Avila Beach, Disneyland, and Universal Studios. Take a moment to enjoy the postcards and, better yet, send us one yourself and we'll display it too. You don't even have to worry about an address label or stamp -- both are included in our "Postcards From Novel Destinations" kits available next to the display. The postcard program is part of San Jose Public Library's Summer Reading Celebration.