Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

Adventure Time

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Katy K.

Adventure Time. Vol. 1 written by Ryan North. Illustrated by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb and Mike Holmes. Kaboom!, 2013. This is the first book of a graphic novel series based on the Cartoon Network show by the same name, which … Continue reading →

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The King Must Die

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Katy K.

Somehow, I missed classic historical fiction author Mary Renault when I was growing up, though I was a big fan of authors like Rosemary Sutcliff and Mary Stewart. So when Charlotte talked about this book way back in September, I … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tuesday: 2014 Releases I’m Looking Forward To

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Katy K.

For Top 10 Tuesday, hosted by the Broke and the Bookish. The thing about lists like these is that I have a lurking fear that there’s some fabulous book that I might be looking forward to more than some others … Continue reading →

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Mal and Chad and Babymouse

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Here are two middle-grade graphics that have been nominated for a Cybils award, for my Armchair Cybils reading. Mal and Chad. Vol 3: Belly Flop! by Stephen McCranie. Philomel Books, 2012. Mal is a child inventor who goes around with … Continue reading →

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Emerald Green

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy Hannukah! It’s not really our holiday to celebrate otherwise, but we always enjoy celebrating it along with friends. In keeping with the season, here’s an older post of picture books: Hannukah for Wee Ones. And now, back to me … Continue reading →

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy almost-Thanksgiving, friends! I had to wait for a while to get this on audio from the library, but it was worth the wait! The Ocean at the End of the Lane. by Neil Gaiman. Read by the author. Audiobook … Continue reading →

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Codex Born

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Katy K.

Another fall series up-to-date! Codex Born. Magic Ex Libris Book 2. by Jim C. Hines. DAW Books, 2013. This sequel to last year’s Libriomancer continues the story of librarian and libriomancer Isaac Vainio. There’s action, geekery, romance, and deep thoughts … Continue reading →

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One Bowl Baking

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Katy K.

I asked the librarian who runs our cookbook collection to buy this so I could read it. She did, but I still had to wait in line because I was far from the only one who found the concept appealing! … Continue reading →

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Nick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Katy K.

Thank you for all the love on my first Top 10 List, and my apologies for my absence! I was feeling all caught up on reviews and proud of myself last weekend; I wrote my Top 10 list on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Fantasy Books for Boys with Starring Girls

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Katy K.

Top Ten Tuesdays is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. I’ve been enjoying seeing it around for years, but this is my first time participating. This list is inspired by Charlotte’s being Consternated about Gender and Middle … Continue reading →

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