Category Archives: Lists

State of the Book Basket – April

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Katy K.

Ok, so it looks like it’s been months since I’ve done one of these posts.  Did you miss them?  Here’s what we’re reading right now: The Daughter, 7 ½, is going full tilt on chapter books right now, while still … Continue reading →

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Diverse Reading Round-Up

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Katy K.

This year, instead of focusing just on reading diverse authors, I’m working on something even harder for me – trying to keep up with writing reviews. I’m linking up my reviews of #ownvoices books at Read Diverse Books. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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12 Girl-Led Read-alouds for K/1s

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Katy K.

There’s been a lot of discussion about how people think that boys will only read or enjoy books about other boys.  I beg to differ.  It’s taken several months – but here at last is a list of girl-led read-alouds … Continue reading →

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2016 Review: the Books

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Katy K.

Here at last are some of my top favorite books from 2016 First, my standard disclaimer about rating books: “I have never liked doing a public scale rating of books – the librarian in me would rather describe what’s in the … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Books I’m Looking Forward to for the First Half Of 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Katy K.

This week, I’m trying to plan my reading for the first half a 2017. These books are a mix of me searching for diverse middle grade and teen books – especially fantasy and science fiction – as well as new offerings from favorite authors. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Underrated/Hidden Gem Books I’ve Read In The Past Year

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Katy K.

The Top 10 Tuesday list, inspired by the good folks at the Broke and the Bookish – which would have been out on Tuesday (I’m almost positive) if not for some pesky life events. Perhaps soon life will calm down … Continue reading →

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Top Ten 2016 Releases I Meant to Read but Didn’t Get To (But TOTALLY plan to)

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Katy K.

It’s time for another Top 10 Tuesday list – thank you so much again to the dedicated folks at the Broke and the Bookish for organizing this.  I actually managed to read 7 of the 10 books from last year’s … Continue reading →

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Cybils Finalists!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Katy K.

Happy New Year! Real life is conspiring to keep me away from blogging – but I’ve been reading lots of great books and hope to be back to share them with you soon. One of my New Year’s traditions now … Continue reading →

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TTT: Top Ten New-To-Me Authors I Read For the First Time In 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Katy K.

Here are ten of my favorite new authors for 2016, with great stories for middle grade, teen and adult readers. Continue reading →

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TTT: Holiday Gift Guide: Books for a 9-Year-Old Boy

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Katy K.

It’s taken me a little while to put together this response to last week’s Top 10 Tuesday prompt (hosted as always by the good folks at the Broke and the Bookish), a free form gift guide. What direction did I … Continue reading →

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