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.

Polly and the Pirates

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Katy K.

Polly and the Pirates by Ted Naifeh Our story opens with the young Polly Pringle at boarding school. She is regarded by her peers as sweet but much too willing to abide by the rules. That very night, her bed … Continue reading →

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Guys Lit Wire Book Fair

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Katy K.

Warning: this is a charity solicitation. I’m fortunate enough to work for a library where I can pretty much buy all the books I want for my collections. Most libraries aren’t that fortunate. Many are really hurting. Over at Guys … Continue reading →

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The Lost Fleet: Dauntless

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Katy K.

In which your faithful Library Mama learns, once again, that battle scenes are not quite her thing. This audio series is on loan from my dear brother-in-law. My love and he both listened happily to the whole series. But, since … Continue reading →

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The Andrews Sisters

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Katy K.

The Andrews Sisters The Andrews Sisters If you’re looking for some bright and cheerful music to match the spring weather (or maybe make it feel like spring even if the weather isn’t cooperating), look no further than the Andrews Sisters. … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Nabokov’s House

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Katy K.

Two books came in on the same day… part two. Cleaning Nabokov’s House by Leslie Daniels Barb has left her controlling husband. Now she’s stranded in upstate New York in a town where everyone knows and loves her experson and … Continue reading →

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Deathless

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Katy K.

Two books came in on hold for me the same day. One, more or less a traditional fairy tale redone as a novel. The other, women’s fiction featuring a depressed recent divorcee who lost custody of her children. Guess which … Continue reading →

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Magical Tales from Many Lands

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Katy K.

Magical Tales from Many Lands Retold by Margaret Mayo. Illustrated by Jane Ray I’m always on the lookout for good stories to read curled up with my son. Key features would include stories that work well read aloud, hopefully short … Continue reading →

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Cold Magic

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Katy K.

On a recent, rare library date with my love, I pulled this book off the shelf. I thought that maybe Colleen at Chasing Ray had mentioned it. It felt quite brazen, taking home a book I wasn’t sure I’d even … Continue reading →

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Katy K.

I finally got around to reading this book, with the reluctance that I seem to reserve for bestsellers, once two close friends recommended it. And I have to admit, it is a good book. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks … Continue reading →

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The Blue Jay’s Dance

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Katy K.

I am discovering through my work duties that the nonfiction works of popular fiction authors often languish. This one looked too interesting to pass when it came up on my list of long unread books. The Blue Jay’s Dance by … Continue reading →

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