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.

Protected: Messes (and successes, I guess)

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Uglies

Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Narrated by Carine Montbertrand. If you pay any attention to teen books, you’ll have heard of this one – it’s been on the bestseller lists and on prominent display in the bookstores for the past couple … Continue reading

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Dragonhaven

Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley McKinley, award-winning author of Beauty and The Hero and the Crown, among others, is back. This is the first book of hers I’ve read with a male protagonist, but, if you’re a fan, don’t let that … Continue reading

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Protected: Dear Santa

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Protected: Cutenesses

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Protected: Birthdays and Possibilities

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Fairy Moon

Fairy Moon: Songs of the Ring by Maria Sangiolo A lot of my children’s music reviews seem to include, “If you are tired of voice and solo guitar…” This gentle, unplugged recording charmed me. Sangiolo’s songs of shoe-making gnomes under … Continue reading

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Siblings Without Rivalry

A friend with two kids recommended that I read sibling books before I needed them, as I wouldn’t have time afterwards. I’d heard this was good and had been recommending it, so I thought I should actually read it. Siblings … Continue reading

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Siblings Without Rivalry

A friend with two kids recommended that I read sibling books before I needed them, as I wouldn’t have time afterwards. I’d heard this was good and had been recommending it, so I thought I should actually read it. Siblings … Continue reading

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How I Live Now

Here’s one that I started in my Dear Reader emails and then finished. The book was not at all what it seemed like it would be after reading the first 20 pages. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. Narrated … Continue reading

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