Category Archives: Books

Muslim Heritage Books on Hoopla

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Katy K.

I just remembered it’s Muslim Heritage Month (I’ve been a little distracted!) So, in my ongoing series of books you can download from your library if it subscribes to hoopla, I present the following.  Unfortunately, I have read only a … Continue reading →

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A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese.

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s a moving adventure from the author of the Above World trilogy, reviewing as part of the #CybilsReadDown. Thanks to Charlotte of Charlotte’s Library (link to her review) for the review copy!   A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese. … Continue reading →

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Kids on Bikes: Ghost Squad and Ways to Make Sunshine

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two books for the younger middle grade set that are just coming out in April of 2020, both featuring girls on bikes  These are both from my Cybils Awards ReadDown TBR pile. Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega. … Continue reading →

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Cybils Awards ReadDown TBR Starting Line

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Katy K.

The Cybils Awards are having a TBR Reading challenge starting today!  Here’s my starting line photo:  Since the challenge is to review/share the books I’m reading as well as just reading them, I’m including the books I have on hand … Continue reading →

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12 Teen Books I Love on Hoopla

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are 12 great books for teens that I have enjoyed that you can check out digitally from your library. Continue reading →

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The True Queen by Zen Cho

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Katy K.

I mentioned this book in both of my last two posts, so I thought I should finally write a review of it.  I read it from the library as usual, and then asked for and got it for Christmas so … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Books of 2019

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s the long list of the books I loved most last year, with notes to help you find them at your library now. Continue reading →

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10 Great Fantasy Audiobook Series for Kids on hoopla

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s a list of fantasy audiobooks I love, all downloadable from hooplaDigitial if your library subscribes. Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: the Numbers

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Katy K.

This is way past the time of year when I normally look back at my reading from the previous year.  Maybe we can pretend this whole first quarter of 2020 didn’t happen?  I’m still putting this up here, for my … Continue reading →

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Moontangled by Stephanie Burgis

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Katy K.

We met Miss Banks and Miss Fennel, a sweet young couple hobbled by strict social rules, back in the first book of the Harwood Spellbook, Snowspelled. Now it’s their turn for their own story.
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