Category Archives: Books

Nimona and Lumberjanes

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Katy K.

Is there a universe where I could read everything I want to that sounds good? Can I live there, please? It took me longer than I wished to get to these (and many other titles) because there’s so much else … Continue reading →

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Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Katy K.

This book was Maggie Stiefvater – a favorite author – writing middle grade fantasy.  How could I resist? Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater. Scholastic, 2015. Pip Barlett’s world is a lot like ours, … Continue reading →

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Why’d They Wear That? Fashion as the Mirror of History

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katy K.

I don’t review much nonfiction here, but this book was so fun that I had to share it.  I used to spend large amounts of time poring over books on the history of clothing. (This has somehow led to me … Continue reading →

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The Dungeoneers

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Katy K.

Sorry for the silence, folks!  It was Talk like a Pirate Day, and I throw a huge event at the library and through downtown that is very fun while it’s happening but does not allow me to think about anything … Continue reading →

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Dragons Beware!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Katy K.

I was very excited to find this on the shelf at my home library on a summer visit with the kids – we all loved the first book, Giants Beware! Dragons Beware! By Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado. First Second, … Continue reading →

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Jinx’s Fire

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katy K.

Dear readers, my brains are all jumbled with the craziness of back-to-school and planning my library’s giant Talk Like a Pirate Day event. But in my ongoing quest to tell you about books I love, I will do my best … Continue reading →

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Interstellar Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Robots

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Katy K.

Here are two recent STEM-friendly sci-fi fairy tale retellings for young readers – one from the library and one my love found at our friendly local comic book store. Interstellar Cinderella. By Deborah Underwood. Illustrated by Meg Hunt. Chronicle Kids, … Continue reading →

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A Spy in the House. The Agency Book 1

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Katy K.

And back to British mysteries for teens with Asian protagonists – yes, that does seem oddly specific, but there we have it.  This is another one my interwebs people recommended to me, and it is lots of fun. A Spy … Continue reading →

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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Katy K.

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones. Illustrated by Katie Kath. Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. Sophie is not really happy about her family’s move from LA to rural California, as she writes mostly in letters to her … Continue reading →

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Karen Memory

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Katy K.

Have I mentioned I enjoy a good steampunk story?  Yes, once again my friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers turned me on to a good book. Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear. Tor, 2015. Steampunk heads west in this ripping tale, told from … Continue reading →

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