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.

Children and Childbirth (again)

Posted on June 23, 2004 by Katy K.

Other people suggested these books to me, so here is another fairly random assortment. I ‘m working on reading the ocassional book unrelated to pregnancy or childbirth, but these books (for obvious reasons) will probably continue to feature highly here … Continue reading →

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Not for Men

Posted on June 17, 2004 by Katy K.

Well, OK, men can read this – and probably some men should read this book. But as this is a book specifically about childbirth, most men will probably wish to avoid it. The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth … Continue reading →

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Confused people?

Posted on June 16, 2004 by Katy K.

OK, I really don’t have an intro for these ones. Just books I heard about and wanted to read and happened to get at the same time. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Ah, Gaiman… who else could take something as prosaic … Continue reading →

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Suspense

Posted on May 26, 2004 by Katy K.

Ok, these books have varying degrees of suspense, from the straight-out thriller to the relatively cozy mystery. But here they are: Dead Ringer by Lisa Scottoline I was inspired to read this book (especially for all you fans of legal … Continue reading →

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Spring!

Posted on May 9, 2004 by Katy K.

Here’s the last teen book for a while: Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes Twelve-year-old Martha is packing to go on her annual visit to her grandmother’s beach home when the mother of a classmate who was recently killed in a … Continue reading →

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Wicked

Posted on May 8, 2004 by Katy K.

I’m getting behind… but here’s a start. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire Who doesn’t have a soft spot for Oz somewhere in them? And the occasional fractured fairy tale – … Continue reading →

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Regressing

Posted on April 25, 2004 by Katy K.

I have this feeling that most of the people who read these humble entries left teen books behind in their teen years and have not looked back. I, however, regard children’s and teen books as comfort fare, to be returned … Continue reading →

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Larger than Life

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Katy K.

Jesus and King Arthur – maybe not the most natural of combinations, but here you are: American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon by Stephen Prothero This fascinating books looks at the changes in American culture … Continue reading →

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Women who don’t fit

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Katy K.

Here are two books about women who don’t fit in with the way society tells them to be – one who rejoices to be different, and one who desperately wants to fit in. Bitch Goddess by Robert Rodi This book … Continue reading →

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Themeless again

Posted on March 22, 2004 by Katy K.

Well, it would be nice if I could read along a theme, but I think I’ll just have to give up on that. Instead we have, as usual, a random assortment of books. East by Edith Pattou East is based … Continue reading →

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