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.

1-2-3 Magic

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan I am always suspicious of parenting books that say, “If our method doesn’t work for you, you’re not following the instructions correctly.” Different kids work very differently. At any rate, this is a punishment-based … Continue reading

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Charmed Knits

Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel When I first saw this book advertised, I thought that I wasn’t really a big enough Harry Potter fan to want a book like this. Then I actually saw … Continue reading

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The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook

The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook by Cathe Olson This cookbook is full of yummy recipes aimed at the pregnant or nursing vegetarian mother. While that group may be small, the recipes are really good, with appeal well beyond the target audience. … Continue reading

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Gardening

Did I mention I’ve been on a gardening kick lately? Here’s what I’ve been reading. You’ll note aspects of our yard as well as my interests in herbs and organic gardening. Every one of these books included “easy” as a … Continue reading

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Princess Academy

This book has been out for a couple of years, and I’d been avoiding it because the title sounded so very fluffy. You know, high school intrigue, but with everyone a future princess in a sparkly pink dress. Silly me! … Continue reading

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Demon’s Kiss

This is a pre-pub book, coming out in October, which one of my colleagues brought back from BEA. Demon’s Kiss by Eve Silver Clea Masters always thought her parents died in a car accident twenty years ago. She doesn’t know … Continue reading

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Soon I Will Be Invincible

Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman Comic geeks, take note! This genuine no-pictures novel puts a fun and realistic spin on the world of superheroes and supervillains. Our antihero is Dr. Invincible, pondering on what separates villains from … Continue reading

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