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.

Sparrow Hill Road

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Katy K.

Apologies for the quiet, friends – I am just back from a wonderful internet-free vacation. This was not the year where I planned posts ahead to fill my absence – so I’ll just start trying to catch up where I … Continue reading →

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American Born Chinese

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katy K.

Gene Luen Yang is a well-known graphic novel author. I can reel off a list of five or six books and series he’s written, but until now, hadn’t actually read any of them. I decided to remedy this problem starting … Continue reading →

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12 Spec Fic Books for Teen Boys Starring Girls

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katy K.

Way back in November, I wrote a list of my top ten fantasy books for middle grade boys starring girls. It’s taken me a while to put this companion list together – but here are a dozen favorite fantasy and … Continue reading →

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Cupcake Cousins

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Katy K.

I won Cupcake Cousins from the 48 Hour Book Challenge – many thanks to Kate Hannigan, and to Tiffany Gholar, the artist who designed the tote bag that was also part of the prize package. I read Cupcake Cousins almost … Continue reading →

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Hunt for the Hydra

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katy K.

Pirates are good, but pirates in space are even better! This one was recommended by several people, including Charlotte at Charlotte’s Library and Stephanie at Views from the Tesseract. Hunt for the Hydra. Jupiter Pirates Book 1. by Jason Fry. … Continue reading →

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The Goblin Emperor

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katy K.

This is the adult fantasy I’ve been hearing the most about this year, and well worth the buzz. The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Tor, 2014. Katherine Addison is a pseudonym for Sarah Monette, whose Melusine I read and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Legend

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katy K.

This is the audiobook I started so long ago for the 48 Hour Reading Challenge, a teen dystopia with diversity. Legend. Book 1. by Marie Lu. Read by Steven Kaplan and Mariel Stern. Penguin Audio, 2011. Legend is the first … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Tell My Parents I’m a Supervillain

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katy K.

We have a soft spot for superhero books at my house, which is why I was happy to accept this review copy from the author. Please Don’t Tell My Parents I’m a Supervillain by Richard Roberts. Curiosity Quills, 2014. Middle … Continue reading →

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All Joy and No Fun

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katy K.

I’d heard enough about this that I snagged it off the new book cart and read the intro. That got me hooked enough to ask for an audio copy. All Joy and No Fun: the Paradox of Modern Parenthood by … Continue reading →

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5+1 Picture Books

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katy K.

Before I forget, the new issue of Middle Shelf Magazine is out, and I’ve got a review in it! Please go take a look! Here are five new picture books and one older one from our recent library hauls. Boom … Continue reading →

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