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.

Home Cheese Making

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Katy K.

Home Cheese Making by Ricki Carroll This is the easy cheese cookbook that was mentioned in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (reviewed September 7). Carroll is obviously in love with milk in general and cheese in particular. She starts with a short … Continue reading →

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Garden Spells

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Katy K.

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen Two estranged sisters forge a bond they never had as children in this new book of magical realism. Older sister Claire Waverly grew up living in her mother’s car, while Mom shoplifted a living … Continue reading →

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Porn for Women

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Katy K.

Porn for Women by the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Initiative. Photographs by Susan Anderson This little gift book was shown to me by my good friend M., who always recommends the best books. Apparently, the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Initiative did a … Continue reading →

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The Scandal of the Season

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Katy K.

I like the occasional romance novel, but have difficulties with many historical romances. I just know too much about history, I guess, so that I find myself pulled out of the story when the fourteenth-century lady is described as wearing … Continue reading →

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Katy K.

I feel a little guilty reviewing books on the bestseller list. After all, anyone can read the bestseller list; these books maybe don’t need more people promoting them. But here it is. I read it, I loved it, and now … Continue reading →

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The Higher Power of Lucky

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Katy K.

The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron The most recent Newbery award winner apparently got pulled from a number of libraries (mostly school, I think) because it includes the shocking word “scrotum” on the first page. As overheard by … Continue reading →

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Protected: Nerd Meme

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Katy K.

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Protected: Lessons from Canning

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Katy K.

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Peter and the Starcatchers

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Katy K.

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson For those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, may I suggest Peter and the Starcatchers? This fast-moving adventure with a sense of humor takes us back to a time … Continue reading →

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Jack Plank Tells Tales

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Katy K.

Jack Plank Tells Tales by Natalie Babbitt Long-time favorite Natalie Babbitt (Tuck Everlasting) returns with this delightful collection, sure to be a hit. Cutting the microphone, Jack Plank is a retired pirate, looking for a new career. Every day, he … Continue reading →

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