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.

House of Sand and Secrets

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katy K.

The book that made it to two of my Top 10 Lists in the past year – both 2014 Releases I Didn’t Get To and Books I Want to Read But Don’t Own Yet. It’s the sequel to When the … Continue reading →

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Cybils Easy Reader Finalists

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katy K.

I read all of the Cybils easy reader finalists that I could get my hands on for the Armchair Cybils (hosted as always by the lovely Amy of Hope is the Word) and I thought I should maybe tell you … Continue reading →

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Around the World

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katy K.

My friend A~, with whom I share many aspects of taste in books (including getting reading material primarily from the public library), is not generally one for graphic novels. So when she has laid down money for one, and then … Continue reading →

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Ivy + Bean (series)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Katy K.

It’s a little disconcerting after a son who really only likes speculative fiction, but so far, my daughter seems to prefer realistic fiction.  It’s a good opportunity to reacquaint myself with the world of Ramona-like quirky girl protagonists.  We had … Continue reading →

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Picture Book Round-Up

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Katy K.

My sweet little girl is home sick today, with Daddy and Brother.  Before I left for work, the two children were curled up on the sofa together, with Brother doing his very best dramatic reading of The Last King of … Continue reading →

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Sword Book Blitz with Giveaway

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katy K.

Dear readers, I don’t think I’ve ever participated in a book blitz before.  But I read something from Amy Bai on John Scalzi’s blog, and she had me hooked at “inspired by Aerin-Sol”.  Even though I haven’t read the book … Continue reading →

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Momo

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katy K.

Once upon a time, I traveled to Germany for my junior year abroad. There, in addition to my regular university classes, I took one class from the school for outlander students, a look at German children’s literature. I read a … Continue reading →

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Cybils Winners Thoughts

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Katy K.

And… the Cybils winners have been announced!  Hop on over to see the list of winners!  In my own category, the winner is The Luck Uglies – congratulations to author Paul Durham!!! I’ve been trying to read through the finalists in … Continue reading →

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Over at Netgalley

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Katy K.

Today I’m over on the Netgalley blog talking about books for reluctant middle grade readers, my love for the Cybils award and more.  Thank you to Tarah of Netgalley for inviting me.  Go take a look! And tomorrow… tomorrow the … Continue reading →

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3 More Cybils Spec Fic Nominees – Familiar Authors

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Katy K.

Here are three more from my Cybils reading – only this time, books that were on my TBR list before they were nominated, as they’re from authors I’ve enjoyed in the past. Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder. Random House … Continue reading →

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