Monthly Archives: July 2012

Grave Mercy

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Katy K.

Grave Mercy, His Fair Assassin Book 1 by Robin LaFevers. The setting is 15th century Brittany. Ismae is a peasant’s daughter with an abusive father. When the man he marries her off to turns out to be abusive as well, … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Katy K.

Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime by Myra Wolfe. Illustrated by Maria Monescillo. Charlotte Jane is the daughter of two pirates, who have built a beautiful ship-shaped house in the suburbs. They use endearments like “doubloon” and “pomegranate”, managing to seem both … Continue reading →

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The Mutu System

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Katy K.

The Mutu System by Wendy Powell. This is not technically a book, but an on-line exercise and eating program designed for mothers. I found it after looking for a program that would combine the short intense workouts from The Women’s … Continue reading →

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Parents Need to Eat Too

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Katy K.

I’m just now catching up from last week… one day of holiday, one day of volunteering at Kids Read Comics (where I fell madly in love in a non-creepy-stalkerish way with Raina Telgemeier.) I’ll try to post more on that … Continue reading →

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The Name of This Book Is Secret

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Katy K.

The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch. Read by David Pittu. This is first in a series of five books all named to discourage the reader from opening up the book. It’s a fun concept, and I’d … Continue reading →

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