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.

A Wrinkle in Time

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Katy K.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. 2012 year marks the 50th anniversary of one of my all-time favorite books. There was even a whole blog tour about it, to go along with 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition. This has yummy … Continue reading →

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Linger

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Katy K.

It occurs to me that I finished listening to Shiver, the first book in this trilogy, in early September of 2010, driving to and from the hospital. I didn’t get the books I read those couple months reviewed at all. … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Dyslexia

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Katy K.

OK, so probably most of my readers don’t have a need for dyslexia books. I’m posting these notes here to jog my memory in the future, and just in case anyone who needs such information drops by. Overcoming Dyslexia by … Continue reading →

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Dead End in Norvelt

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Katy K.

Usually, when the year’s Newbury-award-winning book is announced, I check to see whether I’ve read it or not, and add it to my mental “to read” list if I haven’t. I will note that a mental list is very good … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Gifted

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Katy K.

Uniquely Gifted by Keisa Kay and Beverly A. Trail “Twice exceptional” is a term I’ve newly become acquainted with. It refers to people (often specifically children) who are both gifted and have some sort of disability like a learning disability, … Continue reading →

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The Steampunk Bible

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Katy K.

The Steampunk Bible by Jeff Vandermeer. I was at work looking through a list of upcoming nonfiction Steampunk titles, without any thought of being able to buy them for any of my library collections. Then I wondered where The Steampunk … Continue reading →

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12 Things to Do Before You Crash and Burn

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Katy K.

This one was recommended by Colleen over at Chasing Ray – thanks, Colleen! 12 Things to Do Before You Crash and Burn by James Proimos Herc was nicknamed Hercules by his father when he was six. But his father has … Continue reading →

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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Katy K.

Thanks to my colleague S. for pointing out this one! Also, I’m trying a bigger picture size to see if Pinterest will see it. Let me know if it makes things too slow to load for you. The Astonishing Secret … Continue reading →

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Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Katy K.

Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins. Here is an ideal sewing book for busy people. This book features stylish and fairly simple sewing projects with just one yard of fabric (plus notions & sometimes a contrast fabric). … Continue reading →

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Leave It to Chance. Volume 1: Shaman’s Rain.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Katy K.

Leave It to Chance. Volume 1: Shaman’s Rain. by James Robinson and Paul Smith with Jeromy Cox. “Why aren’t there more Nancy Drew-style books anymore?” the creators of this book asked themselves, and set out to create one. Well, kind … Continue reading →

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