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.

White Cat

White Cat by Holly Black The more I read of Holly Black, the more a couple of themes come across: Magic is real and scary. Family is not to be trusted. This book is set in a slightly different modern-day … Continue reading →

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. Read by Janet Song Once upon a time in China, there was a village on Fruitless Mountain where everything was brown with dust and nothing grew. In that village, the only … Continue reading →

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Harry and the Potters

Summer reading is keeping things hoppin’ here in Libraryland, but I’m trying to catch up. Harry and the Potters by Harry and the Potters This is the time of year when I start feeling nostalgic for Harry Potter – waiting … Continue reading →

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Life’s Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets

Life’s Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets by Lisa Quinn I was sold as soon as I saw the title, because even though I do fold my fitted sheets, I gave up the quest to make them look as nice … Continue reading →

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Peter & Max

Peter & Max by Bill Willingham This is the first non-graphic novel in Fables, an otherwise graphic novel series. Peter and Max takes a break from the main storyline of the series to delve into the past history of Peter … Continue reading →

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The Unwritten

The Unwritten Vol 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey and Peter Gross Metafiction! With action! Tommy Taylor is the star of a Harry Potter-like series, only it’s even more popular. And Tommy Taylor is not grateful … Continue reading →

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Sweater Quest

Sweater Quest by Adrienne Martini Martini’s last book, Hillbilly Gothic was a memoir of severe postpartum psychosis. Grim subject, that one, saved by Martini’s delightful sense of humor. This book brings the same thoughtful approach and humor to a more … Continue reading →

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Foiled

Here I am reviewing Jane Yolen again… but it’s a graphic novel this time, and this is the first I’ve seen her doing it. Plus, it’s about fencing. I recently read another Diana Wynne Jones book, too, The Merlin Conspiracy, … Continue reading →

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Steamed

Steamed by Katie MacAlister Jack is a computer-ish engineer in the modern era, at work a bit tired from going to a concert by the steampunk* band Airship Pirates the night before. His sister Hallie drops by to inform him … Continue reading →

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Simple Isn’t Easy

This one was recommended as a personal classic in an LJ column, recommended in glowing enough terms for me to ILL it. Simple Isn’t Easy by Olivia Goldsmith and Amy Fine CollinsThis is a book of style, rather than fashion … Continue reading →

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