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.

The PLAIN Janes & Janes in Love

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Katy K.

This is a two-book graphic novel series that I’d been meaning to read since they came out in 2007. It’s written by the author of Odd Duck, and published by the sadly now defunct Minx Books, which focused on publishing … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Dragon Lady

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Katy K.

This series is one that my son’s school librarian recommended for him, which he and I both read. Revenge of the Dragon Lady. Dragon Slayers’ Academy Book 2. by Kate McMullan. This is the second in a series of early … Continue reading →

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Touchstone

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Katy K.

One of the retired librarians at my library has a similar taste for fantasy, and we often trade book recommendations when she comes in. This one came from her (the recommendation, anyway; the book itself came, as usual, from the … Continue reading →

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Kat, Incorrigible

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Katy K.

This is another one that I’ve been seeing a lot of love for on all the blogs. I was possessed of such a strong desire to read it, even though the library where I work didn’t own it, that I … Continue reading →

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The Mark of the Golden Dragon

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Katy K.

The Mark of the Golden Dragon. Bloody Jack Adventures Book 9. by L.A. Meyer. Read by Katherine Kellgren. At the end of the last Jacky Faber book, Jacky was on board her own ship, a free woman again, and eating … Continue reading →

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A Corner of White

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Katy K.

This book sounded so intriguing when I read about it on the Book Smugglers months ago that I went around and entered multiple giveaways… I might be embarrassed about that now. I didn’t win, but luckily my library got a … Continue reading →

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The Hum and the Shiver

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s October! What are you going to nominate for a Cybils Award? Take a look at the great books that have already been nominated and make sure your favorites are in there, too! There’s a librarian in my state who … Continue reading →

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Sir Princess Petra’s Talent Blog Tour

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Book two: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly … Continue reading →

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Starting to Read

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Well, probably no one except other librarians would find it exciting that I’ve spent the last couple of days figuring out how to make Excel sit up and beg and tell me how well my language learning materials are doing … Continue reading →

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City of Glass

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Katy K.

Continuing on with the best-selling teen urban fantasy series… City of Glass. Mortal Instruments Book 3. by Cassandra Clare. As our story opens, Clary is packing for her first trip to Alicante, capital of the historic home of the Shadowhunters … Continue reading →

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