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.

Giant Dance Party

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Katy K.

I’m posting today as part of the Kid Lit Book Hop. There’s lots of people posting lots of stuff, so hop around and take a look! I first heard about this book from the Zenz family crew over at Bookie … Continue reading →

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The Unfinished Series Syndrome

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Katy K.

Hi, my name is Katy, and I’m a serial series starter. But apparently not a finisher. It didn’t used to be this way. As a child, I read beloved series from start to finish over and over again, and even … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Katy K.

In which, once again, I try to carry on a coherent conversation about a book, by myself and on hardly any sleep. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. It’s always happy when there’s a reason to … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Katy K.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and Eric Shanower. Art by Skottie Young. Colors by Jean-Francois Beaulieu. I’ve been trying to do a better job of actually reading the kids’ graphic novels I hear are good. Shanower … Continue reading →

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Katy K.

I hope you all had a happy Memorial Day! I think this book is one that showed up in the weekly email of Hot New Library Books. I had to wait for months and months to get it, though, because … Continue reading →

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Katy K.

My daughter, at three and a half, is just at the age the Disney Princess line is aimed at. And while I don’t mind the occasional Disney movie, I don’t want her on a steady diet of them. But on … Continue reading →

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Reckless

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Reckless by Cornelia Funke and Lionel Wigram. Translated by Oliver Latsch. Read by Eliott Hill. Once upon a time, a father disappeared, leaving his wife and two sons. One night, his oldest son went into his abandoned study and discovered … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Princess

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Katy K.

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. This is the third and final book in Clare’s Infernal Devices series, which itself is a prequel to her ongoing, longer Mortal Instruments series. And if anyone isn’t aware, the movie of the first book … Continue reading →

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Tree of Mindala Winners

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy Monday, everyone! It’s time to give away the three copies of The Tree of Mindala! Thank you to everyone who entered. I now go to http://random.org to come up with the winners. And…. Drumroll, please, we have: #4 – … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Katy K.

As I detour back to knitting, I remind you that my giveaway for The Tree of Mindala is running through Sunday. You still have time to enter! The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd. Ann Budd is … Continue reading →

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