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.

Goth Wear Optional

Posted on October 5, 2005 by Katy K.

So I’m supposed to review a teen book for the library web site for next month. I think, “I could review another fun fantasy, but maybe I should see if the teen librarian has any good ideas.” So I go … Continue reading →

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Castles and Earthquakes

Posted on October 4, 2005 by Katy K.

The Secret of Castle Cant by K.P. Bath This is a delightful little fairy tale novel. I guess you could call it fantasy, but there is no magic involved. The Barony of Cant is a tiny little country in Europe, … Continue reading →

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Starred Review

Posted on September 25, 2005 by Katy K.

Sometimes, when I read a review of a book that sounds good, I just go to the catalog and put a hold on it (usually, it’s still on order.) Then it pops up in my box and I have no … Continue reading →

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I haven’t died, Really

Posted on September 21, 2005 by Katy K.

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares In this sequel to the teen bestseller The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, we follow – you guessed it – the summer after our four friends’ sophomore year of high school. … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Fluff

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Katy K.

Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff This is a fun little fantasy book loaned to me by my dear mother. I think it’s set in Ottawa, though I’d have to look that up to be sure – definitely a major … Continue reading →

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Books and Pirates

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Katy K.

Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman This book, published all the way back in 1998, was loaned to me by my good friend Alison. It is a collection of essays about books and reading, every one … Continue reading →

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Tintenherz

Posted on August 29, 2005 by Katy K.

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Yay, children’s fantasy! I think this is the third book by Funke that I’ve read, and so far it’s my favorite. It has lots of nice thinky ideas in addition to a compelling plot and characters. … Continue reading →

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Everywhere Babies

Posted on August 22, 2005 by Katy K.

Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers. Illustrated by Marla Frazee. I first read this book a while back, but now that I’m writing a review of it for the library web page, I find that I’ve never reviewed it here. And … Continue reading →

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Green

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Katy K.

The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest ed. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. Decorations by Charles Vess. I was both excited and surprised to find this book in the children’s fairy tale section at the library; I am most … Continue reading →

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Knitting Porn

Posted on August 8, 2005 by Katy K.

Mr. Froggie Pants was three months old before I finished the little baby mittens that I’d started before he was born, and which the book said would take just a few hours for an experience knitter. So looking at patterns … Continue reading →

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