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.

Zita the Space Girl

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Katy K.

This is one I’d been meaning to read for a while, and only put an actual hold on it when I flipped through the newly published sequel on our backroom new book shelf. Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. When … Continue reading →

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The Storm Makers

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Katy K.

The Storm Makers by Jennifer E. Smith Ruby and Simon are twelve-year-old twins who have recently moved from Chicago to a farm house in Wisconsin. Their parents are supposed to be supporting the family by farming while waiting for their … Continue reading →

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Runemarks

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Katy K.

Runemarks by Joanne Harris. Read by Sile Birmingham. Once upon a time the Aesir ruled the Nine Worlds from their home in Asgard.  After Ragnarok, though, both the Aesir and their fellow gods the Vanir disappeared from the worlds.  500 … Continue reading →

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Shadow and Bone

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Katy K.

The year I lived in Germany, I thought I’d try to learn a language that I couldn’t learn back home in the states.  I picked Czech.  (I’ve since regretted not taking Mittelhochdeutsch, or medieval German, which would have been useful … Continue reading →

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Drama

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Katy K.

“Did you want to read this?” I asked my love, waving this as part of a stack of library books I was done with. I of course was on the hold list as soon as it was in the library … Continue reading →

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Mail Order Ninja

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Katy K.

I’ve had this happen a couple of times now…. I read a book with my boy and we both enjoy it. Then I meet the author, rave to him (always a him) about how we loved it… bring my son … Continue reading →

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Habibi

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Katy K.

I should perhaps have mentioned it yesterday, but the Cybils nominations are open. That means that if you are a fan of a children’s or teen book (or book app) that’s come out since last October 15, you can go … Continue reading →

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Seraphina

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Katy K.

Seraphina by Rachel Hartmann Decades ago, the Queen of a human kingdom and the King of the dragons worked out a peace treaty, still not completely trusted by anyone. Since then, the dragons (who call themselves saars) have decided that … Continue reading →

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Cinder

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Katy K.

I picked this up thinking it looked like steampunk. It’s more cyberpunk than steampunk, but still fun a fun fairy tale/sci-fi mashup. Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Read by Rebecca Soler. Obviously, we know going into this story that it’s a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Blood and Ink

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Katy K.

Battle of Blood and Ink by Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker. The author’s note for this book says that the two guys were talking together about the craziest story they could come up with, and what they came up with … Continue reading →

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