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.

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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Jinx

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Katy K.

This is the second and final book that I finished as part of the 48-hour Reading Challenge. Jinx by Sage Blackwood. Jinx is a young boy growing up in the Urwald, where one just learns to stay on the path, … Continue reading →

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48 HBC Done

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Katy K.

I did it! I finished reading a little after 10 pm last night, and did not wake up this morning in time to count any more reading (really, that’s a happy thing). I read for 731 minutes, or 12 hours … Continue reading →

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The Cup and the Crown

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Katy K.

This is the first book I’ve finished for the 48 Hour Reading Challenge. It’s also the last published book in one of my formerly unfinished series. The Cup and the Crown by Diane Stanley In <em>The Silver Bowl, our heroine, … Continue reading →

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48 HRC Update #2

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Katy K.

And long overdue at that… Yesterday, I went around the house doing usual things, listening to Goliath and trying to find a few extra minutes to sit down and read The Cup and the Crown. Even though I of course … Continue reading →

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48 Hour Book Challenge Update 1

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Katy K.

I started reading The Cup and the Crown over breakfast at 6:40 this morning, read aloud five minutes of Barefoot Pirate to my son while waiting for his ride to school, and then listened to Goliath for 1 hour 20 … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 48 Hour Reading Challenge

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Katy K.

I’ve been hearing about this 48 Hour Reading Challenge that goes on every year in the Kidlitosphere, usually hosted by MotherReader, but this year hosted by Ms. Yingling Reads. Well, Charlotte suggested that doing the 48 Hour Reading Challenge would … Continue reading →

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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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