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Author Archives: Katy K.
Mouse Guard
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen A small mouse in a flowing cape raises his sword defiantly against the snake looming over him. It was this image that convinced to buy the book. In this world, mice have settlements, … Continue reading
Speaking of Faith
So here’s me, a Christian uncomfortable with Christianity, other Christians and most especially books published for Christians. When my mother gave me this book to read, I started it dutifully but didn’t necessarily expect to enjoy or finish it. Happily, … Continue reading
Nice to Come Home To
Nice to Come Home To by Rebecca Flowers Prudence Whistler has always been just that – prudent. She’s always had a written plan for her life, and followed it to the letter. At 36, though, her plan is crashing down … Continue reading
The Pirate Meets the Queen
I’m working on a longer bibliography of pirate picture books for work. Here’s a start. The Pirate Meets the Queen by Matt Faulkner. This exciting tale tells embroiders what is known of real-life Irish pirate Granny O’Malley (short for Granuaile … Continue reading
Protected: gardening and mortality
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I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You
I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter. Narrated by Renee Raudman Hooray for fluffy teen chick lit mixed with adventure! Fifteen-year-old Cammie Morgan goes to the Gallagher Academy in Virginia. It … Continue reading
Protected: The Queen
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Charm School
Charm School Book 1: Magical Witch Girl Bunny by Elizabeth Watasin This is something I bought for my adult graphic novel collection, but am now regretfully giving to the teen section. Anyway, this is a fun and fluffy fantasy romance. … Continue reading
Green Babies, Sage Moms
Here’s one for Earth Day, a day early. I’m happy to say that things have changed for the better since I had Mr. Froggie Pants. When I was pregnant and reading about how to have a green baby, everything seemed … Continue reading
New Graphic Novels
AGE OF BRONZE 2 vol. Alice in Sunderland Apollo’s Song by Osamu Tezuka Blue Pills by Federik Peeters CEREBUS 16 vols. DRIFTING CLASSROOM 2 vols. FABLES VOL 2 FRANK MILLER SIN CITY 2ND ED 3 vols House of Clay by … Continue reading
