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.

Fearless

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Katy K.

Another series up to date! Am I on a roll or what? Fearless. Mirrorworld Book 2. by Cornelia Funke I had to switch to reading in print only because my library didn’t have the next book on audio. This is … Continue reading →

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Caddy’s World

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Katy K.

Look! I finished a series! Caddy’s World by Hilary McKay. This is the most recently published book in the Casson Family series, which started with Saffy’s Angel. The four Casson Family books that came between Saffy’s Angel and this one … Continue reading →

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City of Bones

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Katy K.

Long-time readers may remember that I first picked up Clockwork Angel, straight off the returns cart at work, because it looked like steampunk, having completely missed it in the list of bestselling children’s and YA fiction that I faithfully read … Continue reading →

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The Great Lollipop Caper

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Katy K.

A few notes: Yesterday marked my 800th post. Yay me! Yay reading! Today is the official release date for Sarah Zettel’s Golden Girl, sequel to last summer’s Dust Girl, which I loved. I haven’t been able to lay my hands … Continue reading →

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Relish

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Katy K.

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley. Lucy Knisley (French Milk) loves food. In this book, she shares stories of food in her life, with particular episodes linked to food and recipes to go with each. She writes … Continue reading →

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Chantress

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield. Lucy has been raised on a remote island with just old Norrie for company and only vague memories of the mother she believes died in a shipwreck on the way to the island. Always, she … Continue reading →

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How I Choose for Audiobook Week

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Katy K.

Today’s Yesterday’s question from Jen at The Devourer of Books is how do I pick my audiobooks and how do I decide whether to read or to listen. (I wrote this yesterday, and then the library got too busy and … Continue reading →

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Favorite Audiobooks for Audiobook Week

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s Audiobook Week over at Devourer of Books. I always have two or three audiobooks going at any given time, so I thought it would be fun to join in the audiobook love. Here’s the breakdown: I must always have … Continue reading →

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Amelia Rules. Vol. 2. What Makes You Happy.

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Katy K.

I’ve been trying to read more kids’ graphic novels, so when this came home from a Daddy-sponsored library trip for the kids, I had to try it. It’s a series I’d been hearing about as one of the Big Kid … Continue reading →

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Sapphire Blue

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Katy K.

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier. This is the second book in the Ruby Red trilogy (called “Liebe geht durch alle Zeiten” or “Love goes through all times” in the original German.) It is more time travel fun, with a light … Continue reading →

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