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Author Archives: Katy K.
A Dirty Job
Many, many thanks to tina_inara for checking this audiobook out and even delivering it to our door! amnachaidh and I both enjoyed it. A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Read by Fisher Stevens Modern life and fantasy blend in this … Continue reading
Snow
Snow by Tracy Lynn One of my favorite subgenres of all time is the fairy tale made into a novel. For the conceit to work, the simple cartoon outlines of the original story have to be fleshed out, the story … Continue reading
Ragtime Detroit
Ragtime Detroit by River Raisin Ragtime Revue It was news to me, but apparently Detroit was a significant source of popular ragtime music at the turn of the last century, with many prominent composers and two large sheet music publishers … Continue reading
Roaming
Roaming by Jeremy Kittel U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and Saline local Jeremy Kittel is always worth listening to. On this album, he mixes traditional Scottish tunes with his own jazzy compositions, blending the two disparate styles into a whole … Continue reading
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Yarn and Linoleum
When I was young, I used to sit on the floor reading Nancy Drew Mysteries. “Play with me!” my little sister whined next to me. “When I get to the end of the chapter,” I said, not paying attention. Then … Continue reading
Parenting Without Punishment
Parenting without Punishment by John W. Maag, PhD This is a radical title, but the advice is based firmly in famous psychologist Erickson’s work. So, while the advice is different from most parenting books, it’s grounded in what will work … Continue reading
Protected: Shopping with Mr. Froggie Pants
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One Almost and Two Right On
Sometimes when I see a good fantasy review, I put the book on hold for when it comes into the library. Sometimes this works out better than others… The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss I started this novel … Continue reading
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