Category Archives: Lists

My Top 12 Posts #6-#4 – Fantasy under 250 pages, Asian-American Graphic Novels, and Middle Grade for RPG Fans

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Katy K.

Dear readers, as fun as this trip down memory lane, looking at my top 12 most popular posts of the past 20 years of book blogging has been, it’s taking way too long for me to get these all up. … Continue reading →

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2023 Cybils Middle Grade Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Katy K.

The hard-working 2023 Cybils panel picked out their 7 favorite elementary and middle grade graphic novels. Here are my takes, with notes on my kid’s favorites. Continue reading →

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2023 in Review – the Books

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Katy K.

Here is my annual list of books that I rated at 9 or above. I rate most books I really enjoy as 8, but since that list would be over 100 books, I feel the need to limit myself. I do … Continue reading →

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8 Baking Fantasy Books

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Katy K.

I love baking and reading about baking, so I’ve gradually put this list of baking-related fantasies together over the past seven years. It’s finally long enough to deserve its own list rather than just “if you like this, you may … Continue reading →

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Nominate Me for the Cybils 2023!

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Katy K.

Dear readers – it’s Cybils time! Being a panelist always brings with it the joy of stacks of books to read – and the fear that those stacks will be missing important titles. Here are some of the books that … Continue reading →

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Back to Magic School: a Middle Grade Book List

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Katy K.

Here are nine stories of kids going to magic schools – some delightful and some horrifying. Continue reading →

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2022 in Review – the Books

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Katy K.

Here are 40 of my top favorite books of 2022 – including both new books and rereads. Continue reading →

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2022 Cybils Finalists and Ones that Got Away

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Katy K.

Here is the finalist list that my fellow panelists and I put together – plus another 10 titles I loved that didn’t make it. Continue reading →

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8 Eerie Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 8 eerie books that have come out in the last couple of years, perfect for Halloween (or any other time of year.) Continue reading →

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Nominate Me for the Cybils – 2022 Edition

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 23 great middle grade books that haven’t yet been nominated for this year’s Cybils awards. Continue reading →

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