Author Archives: Katy K.

Unknown's avatar

About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

2014 in Review: the Books

I have never liked doing a public scale rating of books – the librarian in me would rather describe what’s in the book and let you decide if it sounds good for you. But this year, for the first time since high … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged | 2 Comments

2014 in Review: the Numbers

Once again, it’s time for me to look at how I did with my reading and blogging this year. I am a geek, and I enjoy graphs – so join me if you like graphs too. If not, I’ll be … Continue reading

Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged | 13 Comments

Cybils Finalists!

The Cybils Finalists are live!  Go over and take a look at all the fantastic books!  And have a happy New Year!

Posted in Books | Tagged | Leave a comment

Three More Silly Picture Books

I’m finally feeling like I’m crawling out from under the massive cold I’ve had for the past couple of weeks – but I’m afraid my energy is still low and thoughts of doing massive review catch-ups or 2014 retrospective posts … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged | 5 Comments

The Princess in Black

I’m hoping to do a longer post on the holiday books soon, but here’s the prose book we gave my daughter yesterday. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick, 2014. Princess Magnolia … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Winterfrost

I was first introduced to the concept of nisse when my family had a Danish exchange student back in the 90s. I was delighted to find this beautifully Christmassy tale about them nominated for this year’s Cybils award. Wishing all … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Seven Wild Sisters

Converging craziness from all angles of life has been making posting difficult – but here is a lovely summery read for anyone feeling the cold. Seven Wild Sisters by Charles DeLint. Illustrated by Charles Vess. Little, Brown and Company, 2014. … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Frostborn

Frostborn. Thrones and Bones Book 1. by Lou Anders. Random House, 2014. In a Norse-inspired fantasy world, teenage Karn is supposed to be learning how to be the ruler, or hauld, of his village. But instead of learning how to … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

The Swallow: A Ghost Story

Here’s a lovely ghost story, which I was fortunate enough to read for the Cybils right around Halloween. The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter. Tundra Books, 2014. In 1963 Toronto 1963 two lonely girls discover that they are … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Almost Super

Here’s a book that’s great for fans of superheroes and silliness! Almost Super by Marion Jensen. Harper, 2014. It’s the day Rafter and Benny Bailey have been waiting for their whole lives: February 29 after they’ve both turned twelve. (Rafter … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , | 1 Comment