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.

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The Rabbi’s Cat

The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar The rabbi, his daughter and their cat live in Algeria. In the first story, the cat, previously able to communicate only in the usual way of cats, eats the rabbi’s parrot and is magically … Continue reading

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The Republic of Pirates

Only three more days to Talk Like a Pirate Day! The Republic of Pirates by Colin WoodardThe pirates of legend live free from the laws of kingdoms of the world. Theirs is a life of adventure as they travel where … Continue reading

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Fruits Basket

“Didn’t that Librarymama used to read?” you ask. We first started watching the dvds of this from the library. When there were no more dvds at the library (tragically soon), I turned to the books. I haven’t been sure if … Continue reading

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Fire and Hemlock

So ’s daughter was reading Howl’s Moving Castle when I saw her last. After she finished it and I’d finished my book, I picked it up. I was decidedly put out when she took it back with her, and even … Continue reading

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Strangers in Paradise

Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore Love, friendship and the mob mix in surprising and fascinating ways in this classic graphic novel. Katchoo and Francine are roommates. Francine is broken-hearted when her boyfriend leaves her after she refuses to sleep … Continue reading

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Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall by Bill Willingham. Illustrated by Charles Vess et al This is the just-published prequel to the long-standing Fables series. In the Fables world, the Adversary has been taking over all the fantasy worlds one by … Continue reading

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